Miami International Airport Becomes First in the World with an App for Travelers with Low Vision
Miami International Airport (MIA) has taken a significant step forward in accessibility. In collaboration with Baltimore-based technology company ReBokeh Vision Technologies, the airport now offers free and unlimited access to the ReBokeh app, a tool designed for individuals with low vision. With this initiative, MIA positions itself as the first airport worldwide to implement this exclusive technology.
Technological Innovation for Visual Independence
The ReBokeh app is available for Apple device users. It operates by leveraging the phone’s camera to overlay customizable filters that adjust contrast, color tone, zoom, and lighting according to each user’s individual needs.
Additionally, it features the new ReBokeh AI function, which allows travelers to interact more extensively with an artificial intelligence tool. Users can ask questions like, “What’s around me?” or “What am I looking at?” and receive responses tailored to their context.
“I am thrilled that MIA is now the first airport in the world to offer ReBokeh’s innovation to our travelers with visual challenges. Improving accessibility in Miami-Dade County is one of my top priorities. That’s why I am proud to introduce the ReBokeh app to the millions of visitors we welcome each year. Navigating MIA will now be easier for our low-vision community,” emphasized Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
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Practical Applications Within the Airport
Travelers with low vision can use ReBokeh in various ways: reading signs and boarding gates, clarifying arrival and departure monitors, or locating restaurants, shops, or VIP lounges.
ReBokeh AI also supports multiple languages and automatically adapts to the user’s device language settings, offering additional functionality as a tool for translating signage and visual information.
Rebecca Rosenberg, founder and CEO of ReBokeh Vision Technologies, noted: “As a frequent traveler with low vision, I understand what it means to rely on my own sight in an airport. We are incredibly excited that MIA is leading the way in airport accessibility through ReBokeh’s technology, providing a more independent experience for travelers with low vision.”
The launch of ReBokeh is part of MIA’s award-winning MyMIAccess program. In 2023, the airport became the first in Florida and the second in the United States to earn the Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation from the Airport Council International, recognizing its commitment to inclusivity for passengers with disabilities.
With this initiative, MIA reinforces its dedication to inclusion, solidifying its role as a global leader in airport accessibility.
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