04
Feb
2025
NaviLens Enhances Accessibility at the State Historical Society of Iowa
By Christopher Sikich
DES MOINES, IOWA (February 4, 2025) — The State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) is excited to announce the implementation of NaviLens, an innovative technology designed to improve accessibility for visitors who are blind or have low vision. Using a smartphone app, users can scan special digital codes — similar to QR codes but visible from almost any angle — and gain access to navigational content to help museum visitors orient themselves in the space, including information about the proximity of each code and where different exhibits are located. This project was made possible with the support of a $10,000 Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grant.
This technology is a significant advancement in making the museum more welcoming, allowing [...]