Redefining Independence Through Navigation

We're building technology that empowers people who are blind or have low vision to move freely and confidently in the world.

Software

Hearsee’s indoor navigation software integrates mobility tools into one seamless experience, eliminating the need to juggle canes, guide dogs, and GPS devices. Traditionally, blind and low-vision individuals lose support once they enter buildings, relying on strangers, sparse braille, or trial and error—leading many to avoid public outings altogether.

We built Hearsee with the blind community to change that. Using RFID tags placed throughout buildings, our system communicates with the Hearsee cane to deliver step-by-step audio instructions and describe points of interest along the way. From hotel rooms to airports and libraries, users can move independently, confidently, and without needing assistance.

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Rigid Canes

Hearsee’s rigid canes are built to pair with our indoor navigation software, creating a fully integrated mobility solution. RFID tags embedded in walkways send signals directly to the cane, providing clear spoken directions and descriptions of surroundings.

Developed with blind community input, these canes are reliable, comfortable, and easy to use. They serve as both smart navigation tools inside mapped buildings and dependable daily canes anywhere. After successful testing, they are ready for mass production—bringing independence to more people without relying on expensive tech.

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Travel Canes

Currently in development, Hearsee’s travel cane combines the smart navigation of our rigid cane with a foldable, portable design. Built for convenience, it collapses into connected segments for easy storage in a backpack, car, or carry-on, and reassembles quickly when needed.

Like all Hearsee tools, it was designed with blind community feedback to ensure comfort, durability, and intuitive use. Now in early prototyping, this cane will empower travelers with safe, accurate indoor guidance wherever Hearsee-enabled buildings exist—making independence easier to take anywhere.

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State-by-state disability data

Explore Our Impact

Outline map of the United States in blue.

Alabama AL
Total Population - 5025000
Total Disability - 835000
Total Vision Disability - 160000
% of Vision Disability - 3.2%
% of Disability - 16.6%

Alabama AL
Total Population - 5025000
Total Disability - 835000
Total Vision Disability - 160000
% of Vision Disability - 3.2%
% of Disability - 16.6%

Alabama AL
Total Population - 5025000
Total Disability - 835000
Total Vision Disability - 160000
% of Vision Disability - 3.2%
% of Disability - 16.6%

Alaska AK
Total Population - 704000
Total Disability - 102000
Total Vision Disability - 18000
% of Vision Disability - 2.6%
% of Disability - 14.5%

Arizona AZ
Total Population - 7323000
Total Disability - 1023000
Total Vision Disability - 195000
% of Vision Disability - 2.7%
% of Disability - 14.0%

Arkansas AR
Total Population - 3014000
Total Disability - 539000
Total Vision Disability - 106000
% of Vision Disability - 3.5%
% of Disability - 17.9%

California CA
Total Population - 38502000
Total Disability - 4521000
Total Vision Disability - 845000
% of Vision Disability - 2.2%
% of Disability - 11.7%

Colorado CO
Total Population - 5780000
Total Disability - 675000
Total Vision Disability - 123000
% of Vision Disability - 2.1%
% of Disability - 11.7%

Connecticut CT
Total Population - 3574000
Total Disability - 445000
Total Vision Disability - 81000
% of Vision Disability - 2.3%
% of Disability - 12.5%

Delaware DE
Total Population - 1018000
Total Disability - 145000
Total Vision Disability - 27000
% of Vision Disability - 2.7%
% of Disability - 14.2%

Florida FL
Total Population - 22281000
Total Disability - 3061000
Total Vision Disability - 559000
% of Vision Disability - 2.5%
% of Disability - 13.7%

Georgia GA
Total Population - 10836000
Total Disability - 1458000
Total Vision Disability - 309000
% of Vision Disability - 2.9%
% of Disability - 13.5%

Hawaii HI
Total Population - 1380000
Total Disability - 201000
Total Vision Disability - 35000
% of Vision Disability - 2.5%
% of Disability - 14.6%

Idaho ID
Total Population - 1938000
Total Disability - 269000
Total Vision Disability - 47000
% of Vision Disability - 2.4%
% of Disability - 13.9%

Illinois IL
Total Population - 12380000
Total Disability - 1557000
Total Vision Disability - 286000
% of Vision Disability - 2.3%
% of Disability - 12.6%

Indiana IN
Total Population - 6764000
Total Disability - 980000
Total Vision Disability - 167000
% of Vision Disability - 2.5%
% of Disability - 14.5%

Iowa IA
Total Population - 3163000
Total Disability - 422000
Total Vision Disability - 71000
% of Vision Disability - 2.2%
% of Disability - 13.3%

Kansas KS
Total Population - 2874000
Total Disability - 400000
Total Vision Disability - 67000
% of Vision Disability - 2.3%
% of Disability - 13.9%

Kentucky KT
Total Population - 4445000
Total Disability - 796000
Total Vision Disability - 156000
% of Vision Disability - 3.5%
% of Disability - 17.9%

Louisiana LA
Total Population - 4479000
Total Disability - 772000
Total Vision Disability - 171000
% of Vision Disability - 3.8%
% of Disability - 17.2%

Maine ME
Total Population - 1379000
Total Disability - 222000
Total Vision Disability - 34000
% of Vision Disability - 2.5%
% of Disability - 16.1%

Maryland MD
Total Population - 6087000
Total Disability - 706000
Total Vision Disability - 119000
% of Vision Disability - 2.0%
% of Disability - 11.6%

Massachusetts MA
Total Population - 6935000
Total Disability - 884000
Total Vision Disability - 134000
% of Vision Disability - 1.9%
% of Disability - 12.7%

Michigan MI
Total Population - 9934000
Total Disability - 1461000
Total Vision Disability - 226000
% of Vision Disability - 2.3%
% of Disability - 14.7%

Minneapolis MN
Total Population - 5678000
Total Disability - 638000
Total Vision Disability - 89000
% of Vision Disability - 1.6%
% of Disability - 11.2%

Mississippi MS
Total Population - 2876000
Total Disability - 508000
Total Vision Disability - 110000
% of Vision Disability - 3.8%
% of Disability - 17.7%

Missouri MO
Total Population - 6103000
Total Disability - 920000
Total Vision Disability - 159000
% of Vision Disability - 2.6%
% of Disability - 15.1%

Montana MT
Total Population - 1116000
Total Disability - 171000
Total Vision Disability - 25000
% of Vision Disability - 2.2%
% of Disability - 15.3%

Nebraska NE
Total Population - 1951000
Total Disability - 249000
Total Vision Disability - 41000
% of Vision Disability -2.1%
% of Disability - 12.8%

New Hampshire NH
Total Population - 1386000
Total Disability - 189000
Total Vision Disability - 27000
% of Vision Disability - 1.9%
% of Disability - 13.6%

New Jersey NJ
Total Population - 9205000
Total Disability - 997000
Total Vision Disability - 196000
% of Vision Disability - 2.1%
% of Disability - 10.8%

New Mexico NM
Total Population - 2077000
Total Disability - 371000
Total Vision Disability - 78000
% of Vision Disability - 3.8%
% of Disability - 17.9%

New York NY
Total Population - 19376000
Total Disability - 2527000
Total Vision Disability - 493000
% of Vision Disability - 2.5%
% of Disability - 13.0%

North Carolina NC
Total Population - 10624000
Total Disability - 1436000
Total Vision Disability - 274000
% of Vision Disability - 2.6%
% of Disability - 13.5%

North Dakota ND
Total Population - 762000
Total Disability - 96000
Total Vision Disability - 18000
% of Vision Disability - 2.4%
% of Disability - 12.6%

Ohio OH
Total Population - 11617000
Total Disability - 1698000
Total Vision Disability - 276000
% of Vision Disability - 2.4%
% of Disability - 14.6%

Oklahoma OK
Total Population - 3966000
Total Disability - 698000
Total Vision Disability - 151000
% of Vision Disability - 3.8%
% of Disability - 17.6%

Oregon OR
Total Population - 4194000
Total Disability - 626000
Total Vision Disability - 99000
% of Vision Disability - 2.4%
% of Disability - 14.9%

Pennsylvania PA
Total Population - 12781000
Total Disability - 1867000
Total Vision Disability - 304000
% of Vision Disability - 2.4%
% of Disability - 14.6%

Rhode Island RI
Total Population - 1080000
Total Disability - 157000
Total Vision Disability - 28000
% of Vision Disability - 2.6%
% of Disability - 14.5%

South Carolina SC
Total Population - 5276000
Total Disability - 801000
Total Vision Disability - 160000
% of Vision Disability - 3.0%
% of Disability - 15.2%

South Dakota SD
Total Population - 901000
Total Disability - 111000
Total Vision Disability - 19000
% of Vision Disability - 2.1%
% of Disability - 12.3%

Tennessee TN
Total Population - 7035000
Total Disability - 1023000
Total Vision Disability - 199000
% of Vision Disability - 2.8%
% of Disability - 14.5%

Texas TX
Total Population - 30031000
Total Disability - 3807000
Total Vision Disability - 840000
% of Vision Disability - 2.8%
% of Disability - 12.7%

Utah UT
Total Population - 3393000
Total Disability - 378000
Total Vision Disability - 62000
% of Vision Disability - 1.8%
% of Disability - 11.1%

Vermont VT
Total Population - 642000
Total Disability - 92000
Total Vision Disability - 14000
% of Vision Disability - 2.2%
% of Disability - 14.3%

Washington WA
Total Population - 7695000
Total Disability - 1067000
Total Vision Disability - 184000
% of Vision Disability - 2.4%
% of Disability - 13.9%

Wisconsin WI
Total Population - 5851000
Total Disability - 727000
Total Vision Disability - 109000
% of Vision Disability - 1.9%
% of Disability - 12.4%

West Virginia WV
Total Population - 1737000
Total Disability - 342000
62000
% of Vision Disability - 3.6%
% of Disability - 19.7%

Wyoming WY
Total Population - 574000
Total Disability - 88000
Total Vision Disability - 16000
% of Vision Disability - 2.8%
% of Disability - 15.3%

Virginia VA
Total Population - 8495000
Total Disability - 1085000
Total Vision Disability - 200000
% of Vision Disability - 2.4%
% of Disability - 12.8%

Nevada NV
Total Population - 3155000
Total Disability - 458000
Total Vision Disability - 105000
% of Vision Disability - 3.3%
% of Disability - 14.5%

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Hearsee Mobility is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by a team of passionate professionals committed to solving indoor accessibility for the blind and low-vision community. Since 2018, we've been building innovative solutions that combine user-first technology with real-world application—working hand-in-hand with the communities we serve. When you donate to Hearsee, you're helping expand access to life-changing navigation tools. Your gift supports the development of smart canes, interactive mapping software, and community outreach efforts—all designed to foster independence, confidence, and freedom of movement. Every contribution brings us closer to a more inclusive world.
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