Helen Keller Services recognizes Canon’s printing technology for its role in creating more accessible experiences
Canon U.S.A. has received a 2026 Helen Keller Services (HKS) AccessAbility Award for its innovative printing technology and its role in making visual content accessible in new ways.
Through its Arizona large-format printers, Canon can transform images, maps and artwork into tactile prints that can be explored through touch. By layering ink to create raised textures, the technology offers people who are blind, have low vision or are DeafBlind another way to experience visual content.
Bringing visual content to life through touch
The ability to create raised textures opens up new possibilities for making printed images and information accessible beyond sight. Rather than relying on a conventional visual print alone, tactile printing allows people to explore details by hand.
Commenting on the recognition, Sammy Kobayashi, President and CEO of Canon U.S.A., Inc., said: “We are proud to continue developing solutions that help break down barriers and demonstrate the power of print to create opportunities for everyone.”
The award recognises the role this technology can play in creating more accessible experiences, and reflects Canon’s continued focus on using innovation to expand access.