Assistive Technology for the
Visually Impaired
I’m excited to share that the list of assistive technology for the visually impaired continues to grow, allowing those of us in need of low vision aids the ability to live ever increasingly independent lives.
As a blind or visually impaired individual, you now can access technology such as:
- Talking bibles
- Talking clocks
- Voice recognition software
- Talking cooking gadgets
- Smoke detectors
- Large print books
- Talking watches
- Computer screen magnifiers
- Amplified phones
- Lamps with magnifiers
- Screen reading software
Assistive Technology for Computers
Screen reading technology is most likely the most important area of advancement over the years that has helped anyone with low vision participate in the Internet age.
Companies like Serotek, GW Micro, and Freedom Scientific have made breakthroughs in how all of us participate online.
For example, Serotek’s Socializer allows for better experience on Facebook, Twitter and Skype and their DocuScan Plus allows you to hear anything you scan, such as bills, newspapers, magazines, brochures, mail, or books.
GW Micro’s Window-Eyes helps you gain control over and hear everything you see on your computer screen. You can use either your mouse or your computer’s keyboard to navigate your computer and Internet.
Freedom Scientific offers a wide range of assistive technology for the visually impaired, such as screen readers and large print keyboards.
Portable Reading Devices
Devices such as the BookSense audio book or the Victor Reader Stream allow you to enjoy books, mp3’s, mp4’s, etc on the run.
In America, you can qualify with Bookshare™ and enjoy, for free, books and periodicals that are offered through a division of the Library of Congress, The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS).
Access to Basic Electronics
There are now kitchen appliances, such as talking microwave ovens, which assist people with low vision. As well, you can gain access to automatic appliances and devices for cleaning and vacuuming, even washers and dryers.
Talking GPS devices, such as Trekker, BrailleNote GPS, and Mobile GEO are available. This technology will use Global Positioning Systems to locate where you are and then communicate through voice the directions to your destination.
Like you, I live with low vision. I understand the emotional toll it takes. However, when you become aware of all the high gadget gear available, it’s truly is amazing the way our way of life can be improved and how so much more independent you can become.
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