Like “Braille for Sports,” This Handheld Tool Lets Blind Fans Watch a Game Through Their Fingers

Attending a sporting event is quite the multisensory experience. There’s the sound of cheering fans, the smell of soft pretzels and hot dogs, and the sight of athletes making complex plays. But not everyone can experience all those elements, and for people who are blind or have low vision, keeping up with the ins and outs of a game can be particularly challenging.

Enter OneCourt: an innovative tablet making it easier for fans with impaired eyesight to enjoy sports. On Feb. 24, the Sacramento Kings announced that the devices would be available at every home game this NBA season, following in the footsteps of the Portland Trail Blazers, which put the tech into play in January. And this past summer, the MLB handed them out at the All-Star Game.

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