# Technology Helps Deaf-Blind Man Travel and Work Independently 2026-08-06T11:31:54+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet T Prabhakaran, who has deafblindness, travelled alone to Delhi for a meeting using Google Maps, Google Translate and other smartphone tools. He used technology to find his boarding gate, communicate, navigate unfamiliar places and return home without an interpreter or family member. He now works as a project field worker and uses screen readers, speech tools, OCR, GPS apps, ZoomText and WhatsApp. Born in Andhra Pradesh, Prabhakaran joined a rehabilitation programme after a community worker connected his family with Sense International India. His communication and confidence improved over time. Eye surgery also improved his long-distance vision. The Government of India gave him the National Award for Role Model for Persons with Multiple Disabilities in 2021. He says assistive technology and training should be available to all people with deafblindness. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: assistive technology, digital accessibility, disability, inclusion Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/technology-helps-deaf-blind-man-travel-and-work-independently/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/technology-helps-deaf-blind-man-travel-and-work-independently/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.