Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired Individuals

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Assistive Technology (AT) plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life for visually impaired individuals by providing tools such as Braille readers, JAWS software, and electronic canes. These technologies enable them to access printed materials, write, navigate, and perform daily tasks independently, ultimately enhancing their self-esteem, productivity, and independence as well as promoting inclusivity and accessibility in society.

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Assistive Technology (AT) for the visually impaired person by Raksak Chairanjuansakun blind_braille_reader jaws_software_lg BrailleNSpeak

Low vision & Blindnes by WHO Low Vision Blindness \ Level 1 Level 2 6/18 meter OR 20/70 Feet 6/60 Meter O R 20/200 Feet Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 3/60 Meter OR 20/400 Feet 1/60 Meter OR 5/300 Feet Totoally Blind

Why Assistive Technology?

Assistive Technology devices and services help individuals with special needs: see hear communicate play remember read B work with numbers write use a computer study

Why AssistiveTechnology? promotes self esteem improves quality of life increases productivity enhances performance increases independence

What is Assistive Technology? The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA 97 (Public Law 105-17) mandates the provision of assistive technology and offers clear definitions of assistive technology devices and services.

Assistive Technology for Persons with Visual Impairments

Access to Print Material Large print books Audio Books Desk top magnifiers

Access to Writing for Students with Visual Impairments

ADL Tools

GPS & White Cane

Ultrasonic Multi Function Talking Electronic Cane

Computer Access for Students with Visual Impairments Lower screen resolution High contrast settings Screen magnification software Screen reader software Scan and read software Refreshable Braille output

CCTV Pocket Viewer Stand Alone CCTV

Video magnifier, or closed-circuit television (CCTV) - Enlarge text or picture - Stand-Alone - Connected to computer - Connected to TV

Screen Magnification Software - ZoomText - MaGic - Windows Magnifier (Built-In) - Magnifier for MAC (Built-in) - GlassBrick

Screen Readers - NVDA - JAWS for Windows - Windows Eyes - Hal - Cobra - VoiceOver - Orca (Solaris and Linux)

Braille Translation & Tactile Braille Translation Software RS Braille TBTW Duxbury Tactile - TGD Pro - QuickTac - TSS (ViewPlus)

Keyboard Practicing Machine CU Speaking Keyboard

braille File:Slate and Stylus 3.jpg Slate & Stylus

Braille Display Technology More information about Braille Star 40 More information about Seika Braille Display More information about BrailleConnect 40 - Bluetooth and USB