Leaders of blind associations from 130 countries around the world participated.

Nippon Telesoft participated in the World Summit on Blindness and WBU General Assembly, held in São Paulo, Brazil from September 1st to 5th, and exhibited Braille equipment.

This conference is held every four years to communicate the current situation of people with disabilities in participating countries and discuss solutions to these issues.

Our company introduced our latest equipment, including various Braille displays and the Braille PC “Seika Studio II.” Our portable “Seika mini16 plus” attracted a lot of attention in particular.

The largest assistive technology exhibition for the visually impaired in Europe, SightCity, was held in Frankfurt, Germany on May 21, 22, and 23. The event attracted many participants from across Europe and neighboring countries.

This year, 150 companies showcased their latest devices and technologies. Our company presented products including the braille display SEIKA MINI 16 PLUS and braille printers.

The SEIKA MINI 16 PLUS is a unique braille display that runs on the Android OS and features multi-platform compatibility, allowing it to connect with iPads, Macs, and more. With a SIM card inserted, users can make phone calls and access the internet from virtually anywhere.

We demonstrated a variety of features, including braille phone functions for deafblind users and voice calls via message app.

The Government of Japan conducted a follow-up review of past ODA projects implemented at organizations such as the Vietnam Blind Association.
This review was part of a follow-up survey carried out in 2024 on the “Braille Equipment Provision Project in Three Provinces of Vietnam.”

As a result, it was confirmed that the equipment provided to the association continues to be used effectively, even two years after delivery.
During the exchange of views, Mr. Dinh Viet Anh, Vice President of the Vietnam Blind Association, stated:
“Thanks to the equipment provided through this project, people with visual impairments are now able to study and work just like those without disabilities.
We sincerely appreciate the support from the Embassy of Japan and would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the people of Japan for their understanding and cooperation.”