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Episode: Some blind fans experience Super Bowl with tactile device that tracks ball
Description: Some blind and low-vision fans had unprecedented access to the Super Bowl thanks to a tactile device that tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays, and provides real-time audio. The NFL teamed up with OneCourt and Ticketmaster to pilot the game-enhancing experience 15 times during the regular season games hosted by the Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, and Minnesota Vikings.
About 10 blind and low-vision fans had an opportunity to use the same technology at the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California, where Seattle played the New England Patriots on February 8. With their hands on the device, they...