The CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, held this month in California, showcased a wide range of accessible technologies, combining major consumer tech announcements with specialist tools designed for people with disability.
Sony highlighted accessibility features across its product range, including BRAVIA TVs with screen reader support, text magnification and voice control, and Alpha cameras with built-in screen readers and enlarged displays. The company also demonstrated retail kiosks with braille and audio descriptions, now deployed in hundreds of U.S. stores.
LG Electronics presented a height-adjustable kiosk developed with braille technology company Dot, combining braille input, screen reader functionality and sign language guidance. The kiosk can be adjusted for wheelchair users, while LG also showcased its ThinQ smart home system, including visual (light-based) alerts for people who are Deaf, and accessibility features built into its OLED TVs.
Beyond major brands, the exhibition floor featured a broad mix of assistive technologies. This included AI-powered tools for generating alt text and testing accessibility, portable video magnifiers for low-vision users, and new braille devices, including laptop-style hardware. Companies also demonstrated real-time captioning services, navigation tools combining human assistance with AI, and accessible music and input technologies for people with multiple disabilities.
Across the conference, there was a clear focus on practical use — with accessibility increasingly built into mainstream products, alongside continued development of specialist tools that support independence and everyday access.
For more information, please visit the CSUN conference website for details of this year’s event.