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Home computers and accessories. A woman using her laptop to browse the internet. An RNIB guide to what assistive technology options are available to make it easier to use a computer or laptop. There is a wide range of assistive technology and personalisation options that can help you use a computer or laptop if you’re blind or partially sighted.
Vision impairment and Computing. This factsheet covers how assistive technology can help people with vision impairment. Many features are standard within computers, tablets, and smartphones. You can also use standalone products with devices to make them easier to use for people with a visual impairment or who are blind.
- Refreshable Braille Displays
- Screen Reading Programs
- Screen Magnifiers
One of the most interesting assistive devices that can help you or a loved one who is visually impaired, is a refreshable braille display. Refreshable braille displaysare electronic devices that display braille characters by moving small pins in and out of a flat service. The braille display can indicate where the cursor is, instantly read text, an...
Screen reading programsare a type of software developed to help computer users that have vision loss that prevents them from accessing content on the screen and navigating with a mouse MAC and Windows computers have built-in screen readers, but these programs have limited capabilities. The more advanced programs allow you to operate your computer t...
For people with low vision, screen magnifiersare a wonderful technology that provide access to a regular computer screen. There are many different software programs available but they basically do the same thing – enlarge text and graphics as the user moves their mouse around the computer screen. The key to choosing the right software for you, is...
Aug 23, 2023 · The blind spot monitoring system utilizes sensors, cameras, and radar technology to monitor the space alongside and behind the vehicle. These sensors scan the adjacent lanes and detect any vehicles that may be in the driver’s blind spots. Once a vehicle is detected, the blind spot monitor provides visual or audible alerts to notify the driver.
Desktop computers are meant to remain stationary on a desk or table. They usually consist of several parts: the computer processing unit (CPU), which is usually housed in a box-like case; a computer monitor; speakers; and a keyboard and mouse. Some manufacturers combine two or more of these elements into streamlined systems where the CPU, DVD ...
May 31, 2024 · Founded in 1995, Computers for the Blind is a non-profit organization that helps provide computers, accessibility software, and technology training to blind and visually impaired people. Computers ...
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By Bill Holton. Computer Access for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision. findings from the 2017 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data release established that an estimated 26.9 million adult Americans (or about 10% of all adult Americans) reported they either "have trouble" seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses, or that they are blind or unable to see at all.
