BlindShell History
2013
The BlindShell idea came from a master thesis that was focusing on the possibilities how to make smartphones more accessible for the blind and visually impaired.
2014
In 2014 BlindShell won The Idea Of The Year award and Vodafone foundation helped us to launch the whole project.
Facts about the blind
According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 2.2 billion visually impaired people in the world, of which more than 40 million are blind.
Where are we now?
BlindShell is currently available in 23 countries worldwide. In late 2019 we successfully entered the market in the United States and we have big plans there in the world of assistive technologies.
Who is helping us?
We cooperate with Czech Blind United association and we also listen to the feedback from our customers.
2019
In 2019 BlindShell took the15th place in the Rising Star category of the prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast 50 CE.
2020
BlindShell sells 2 models of its own phones worldwide. Blindshell Classic and BlindShell Classic LITE.
2021
BlindShell Classic 2, the new mobile phone for the visually impaired, providing unique hardware, tactile keypad, voice control and loud speaker, creating the perfect phone for the blind.
Communication with no limits!
BlindShell team
In the Prague branch a small team of enthusiasts takes care of the development and sales of BlindShell phones all over the world. We see in our efforts for BlindShell more than just work.
Jan Šimík
CEO
Filip Hrdlička
Business Development Manager
Kristýna Savaryová
Deputy CEO
Jakub Mikeštík
Business Development Manager
Honza Pechan
CTO
Elisabeth Ortelt
D-A-CH Manager
Martina Skalská
Operations Manager
Dominika Ocmanová
Customer care Manager
What we rely on
What we have already achieved
BlindShell phones
Have a look at our phones that make every day easier for the blind and visually impaired