The ability to walk independently in nature, in a shopping mall, or in any unfamiliar space isn’t a given for people with vision impairment. Award-winning Israeli company RightHear is changing that reality, one venue at a time.

Tens of thousands of people are finding their way to and around more than 2,500 locations that have installed the audio orientation and guiding system so far.

These include restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, healthcare facilities, theaters, malls, airports and college campuses in Israel, North America, the United Arab Emirates, Lithuania, Greece and Angola.

In August, Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia became the first US state park to offer the digital accessibility solution.

“We believe that everyone should have equal access to the park. With the installation of RightHear, we are taking a significant stride toward creating an inclusive environment where all guests, including those who are blind or low vision, can enjoy their visit,” said Park Manager Jim Jones.

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RightHear Co-founder and CTO Gil Elgrably is a Technion alumnus.