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Meet OneCourt: A Device That’s Making Sports More Accessible
A Seattle startup is bringing a new way to experience games to the blind and low vision community — and making sports more immersive in the process
Attending a live sporting event is a timeless activity. It offers connection to the teams and athletes we love, while also offering drama of the highest order in a community setting. Put another way, sports are an explosion of sensory stimulation. A combination of stunning visuals with immersive noise that keeps us coming back for more.
Experiencing the magic of a game is not as easy, however, for those with blindness or low vision. In the past this often required purchasing a wheelchair accessible ticket and relying on assistance from stadium staff.
While this is a solution for attending games, it does not enhance the live event experience. OneCourt, a startup based in Seattle, Washington, is attempting to change that with their tactile broadcast technology. I spoke with Bree Fraser and Alexa Garay from OneCourt to better understand the product and how they are trying to bring sports experiences to a historically underserved community.
