A teenager from Vancouver has developed an innovative solution to improve medication accessibility for those with visual impairments. Brett Devoo, who has been blind since age 16 and relies on daily medication, has faced challenges with high-tech glasses that don't always work. Elvin Nguyen, another teenager, shares a similar struggle with medication adherence due to difficulty reading labels. With over 70% of Canadians with vision loss taking prescribed medications weekly, the need for accessible solutions is evident. While digital methods exist, pharmacies often fall short. Only 20% of Vancouver pharmacies offer 'Script Talk,' a system that reads labels aloud, but awareness and accessibility remain issues. Nguyen's Youth Innovation Showcase entry, 3D-printed Braille labels, offers a promising solution. These labels, once applied to bottles, provide independence without the need for additional devices, making medication management accessible to all, regardless of technological access.
