The Accessibility Story Of CES 2025

Steven Scott speaks with Anat Nulman from Assistive Consulting about accessibility highlights from CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Anat describes CES as “absolutely gargantuous and overwhelming, but also very exciting,” crediting the CTA Foundation for promoting accessibility at the show. She notes an increasing presence of assistive technology companies, especially in Eureka Park at the Venetian Convention Center, where many accessibility-focused companies were prominently featured.

Anat discusses standout companies like eSight, which showcased its fifth-generation device, eSight Go, designed to augment central vision for those with macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Roland Maturin from eSight explains, “We can get you reading again, seeing faces, and completing daily tasks.” Another highlight is DotLumen’s wearable head device that provides safe navigation through haptic feedback, guiding users with a sensation on the forehead. “I felt quite safe following the haptic feedback,” Anat shares after testing it blindfolded at CES.

She also highlights WeWalk’s SmartCane 2 with AI voice commands and Glidance’s autonomous mobility guide, described by CEO Amos Miller as “an intelligent guide that uses two wheels, cameras, and sensors to keep you on a safe path.” Other innovative products include Make Sense’s Vector device for precise outdoor navigation, the Lotus Ring for controlling home devices offline with a simple point-and-click gesture, and Augmental’s MouthPad, a smart retainer that allows hands-free device control using tongue gestures.

Anat emphasizes the importance of universal design and involving disabled users from the start. “If you design for one, you design for all,” she states, encouraging companies to prioritize accessibility beyond initial development. She invites listeners to connect with her on LinkedIn and YouTube for more accessibility content. Learn more at assistive.consulting.