Visual Independence; What is it?
Published on April 8, 2021 at 10:00 am
Think about what independence means to you. Are you thinking of freedom, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? Well, visual independence (VI) is all of those things for people who have a visual disability. Did you know, being able to live independently for many people depends on businesses following the laws? Laws really do serve a greater purpose.
Think about independence in your life. A lot of your ability to self-manage depends on being able to read. You read bills, statements, medical records, insurance documents, tax papers, loan terms, and more. As a result, you can make decisions based on your reading. Well, a person with a visual disability can read. They just read in a different way, using different tools. These tools are called assistive technology (AT). The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses and organizations to supply some items to assist a person with a visual disability. This assistance is known as equal access—another way of saying equality.
What are businesses required to provide?
It can be hard to know what you are required to provide. So, we are here to help. According to the [...]