Target is making history by rolling out the first nationwide accessible self-checkout experience designed specifically for shoppers who are blind or have low vision.

By early 2026, every Target store in the US will feature new self-checkout technology that includes braille, tactile buttons, a headphone jack, and custom audio controls.

The system was developed with input from the blind community and tested in partnership with the National Federation of the Blind.

"Shopping with my daughter and teaching her how to use the self-checkout — that was powerful," said Steve Decker, Target's senior manager of accessibility, who is also blind. "It is not just tech. It is joy, independence, and change."

The technology allows blind shoppers to plug in wired headphones to hear audio prompts that

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