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Assistive Technologies
Assistive Technology for Low Vision
Assistive Technology devices can help persons with Low Vision to independently:
· Read books, magazines, newspapers, letters, bills, documents, names of medicines, menu cards, etc.
· Write or type letters, documents, notes, cheques, homework, exam papers, etc.
· Do near work, embroidery, fine assembly tasks, etc.
· Read or view anything while travelling
· Operate the computer as well as Send and Receive Emails & Surf the Internet
· Look up Phone Numbers or Check the Time or Make complicated calculations
· View photos, maps, and diagrams
· Read distant objects like billboards, bus numbers, airport flight displays, etc.
· View the blackboard in school or the white board in Boardrooms or Conference halls
· Do Self-grooming
· Identify Colours
· Use a Mobile Phone or Pocket PC
· Do a host of things to make themselves Independent!
Near & Distance View Video Magnifiers
Hand Held View Video Magnifiers
Mobile Reading Systems and Mobile Phone Access