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HapWare August Updates: Media, Recognition, and Incredible Talent

  • Writer: Chaya O'Grady
    Chaya O'Grady
  • Aug 13
  • 2 min read

It has been an exciting week for HapWare and our community! From making the news to being recognized among Colorado’s most innovative companies, we have a lot to celebrate and share!


A hand holding a circuit that goes in the custom HapWare glasses.
A hand holding a circuit that goes in the custom HapWare glasses.

Top 10 Coolest Things Made in Colorado


The Colorado Chamber of Commerce released its Top 10 Coolest Things Made in Colorado list, and HapWare was included on the list! This recognition means a great deal to us, not only because it puts our technology alongside incredible local innovations, but also because it shines a spotlight on the needs and talents of the blind and low vision community. Thank you to the Chamber and to everyone who continues to support our journey.


We’re thrilled to be recognized alongside other incredible Colorado-made innovations:


  • AE.1 Cosmos by Lightship – All-electric travel trailer with solar power

  • Austere Remediation Unit (ARU-10T) by Austere Environmental, Inc. – Cleans diesel-contaminated soil for reuse

  • Autonomous Nano Tractor (ANT) by BOPA- Precision Agriculture – Self-driving mini tractor for precision farming

  • Clarity-1 by Albedo – High-resolution satellite for detailed Earth imaging

  • InnovaFlex Arrays by InnovaFlex® Foundry – Flexible electrical arrays for medical research

  • Laser Maze Challenge by Funovation – Interactive agility game with laser beams

  • Spectra Optia Apheresis System by Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies – Blood component separation and cell collection system

  • The Narwhals by Apex Cool Labs – Portable cooling devices for heat relief

  • Vertical Hydroponic Farm by FarmBox Foods – Container-based farms for year-round produce


The HapWare Unboxing Experience

Recently, we shared an inside look at the HapWare unboxing experience. This sneak peek gave our community a feel for what it is like to open the product for the first time. From the moment the package arrives to the instant the device is held in hand, every detail is designed to be intuitive, accessible, and exciting. We want the first interaction with HapWare to be as empowering as the technology itself.


HapWare on 9News


We are thrilled to be featured on 9News sharing our mission and the story behind our wearable assistive technology. The segment highlighted the passion of our team and the ways our product supports individuals who are blind and low vision. Moments like this remind us why we do what we do and how important it is to keep innovating for accessibility and independence 



HapWare Highlight: Alienette


This month’s HapWare Highlight is Alienette Coldfire, also known as Katchry Jewel Golbin. She is a Filipina blind singer who placed 3rd in France’s Got Talent in December 2016 and has been captivating audiences ever since. We first discovered her stunning voice in a TikTok performance of Once Upon a December, and we were instantly hooked. With 2.3 million followers and over 35 million likes on TikTok, Alienette uses technology and social media to share her artistry with the world. Her story is a reminder that barriers can be broken and dreams can be achieved.




Final Thoughts


As we continue to test and refine our product, we are grateful for the community of innovators, testers, and supporters who help us move forward. Thank you for being part of the HapWare journey.



 
 
 

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