McDonald's Partners with Vispero to Provide Access for Blind and Low Vision Customers in US Self Order Kiosks

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McDonald's Partners with Vispero to Provide Access for Blind and Low Vision Customers in US Self Order Kiosks

Comprehensive Solution Pushes the Bounds for the Future of Inclusive Kiosks CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -Vispero™, the global leader for assistive technology products for the blind and low vision community, has been selected by McDonald's to assist in providing customers with an accessible kiosk experience. Vispero's product, JAWS Kiosk, has been deployed to […]

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