Seeing the World Again: How Assistive Technology Helped Jack Rediscover Independence

After 50 years as a successful commercial photographer, Jack McConnell lost his vision,  the result of both diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. For someone whose entire career was built on seeing the world, the loss was devastating.

A U.S. Veteran named Jack found his way to UCP through a friend, and it changed everything. With the help of UCP's assistive technology specialists, Jack was introduced to Meta AI glasses, a groundbreaking tool that describes his surroundings in rich audio detail through speakers built into the frames.

Whether he's navigating a farmers market or sitting in a doctor's office, the glasses paint a picture of everything in his field of view,  giving Jack back the world he thought he'd lost. This is Jack's story. A story of resilience, rediscovery, and the life-changing power of assistive technology.

Learn more about UCP's Assistive Technology services or call 860.443.3800.