A to Z of assistive technology for low vision – Perkins School for the Blind

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A to Z of assistive technology for low vision

Here are 26 of the most common types of assistive technology for low vision that are used for work, home school and also for fun!

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I started learning about assistive technology for low vision when I was in high school, and I remember the feelings of being overwhelmed with the amount of different technologies that were available for people with vision loss, and excitement over getting to learn how everything is implemented and how I could use it in my daily life.

Since then, I have studied assistive technology in college and created my website Veronica With Four Eyes to introduce readers to the amazing world of low vision assistive technology. Here is an A-to-Z list of different types of assistive technology for low vision, and how they are used. I believe that if someone is proficient with all 26 items on this list, they will be an accessibility superstar!

Audio description

Audio description, sometimes referred to as descriptive audio, is an additional narration track that describes visual information [...]

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