Training Resources on Low Vision Technology Ike Presley American Foundation for the Blind 100 Peachtree Street, Suite 620 Atlanta, GA 30303 404-525-2303
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Low Vision Technology What
is it?
Any device Tool System Software, etc. that provides access to information
Topics to cover Technology
tools Technology section of afb.org AT database on afb.org AccessWorld AFB Press Cadre of trainers
Technology Tools Non-optical
devices Optical devices Video magnifiers E-book Readers Screen magnification technology Writing tools Auditory tools Cell phones - GPS
Non-optical Devices Lighting
Natural
Blinds & shades
Artificial Overhead Task: desk/portable/floor/other
Light filtration system
Reading/book
stand
Desktop/portable/floor Copy holder
Optical Devices Spectacles
/ Contact lens
Magnifiers
Hand-held Stand Spectacle mounted
Telescopes
Hand-held Spectacle mounted
Electronic
/ video magnifiers
Types of Video Magnifiers models, $1,500 – 4,000 Flex-arm camera models, $2,000 – 4,000 Portable models with hand held cameras, $39 – 1,000 Electronic pocket models, $250 – 2,100 Head mounted display models, $3,000 – 4,000 Digital imaging systems - $2,000 – 5,500 Desktop
E-book Readers Kindle,
Nook, Sony ClassMate Reader Intel Reader iPad
Screen Magnification Technology Hardware
Options
Large
Monitors Hardware Screen Magnifier Flex-arm Monitor Stands Software OS
Options
Options Screen Magnifiers
Writing Tools Handwriting
Tools Bold & raised line paper Bold marker Writing guides Electronic Tool Accessible computer w/word processor
Auditory Tools Digital
E-book Players Scan & Read Systems Portable/stand alone Software based
Accessible
PDAs
Cell Phone/GPS Screen
readers Screen magnifiers iPhone Jitterbug GPS
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Technology Section on afb.org Technology
Page
Cell Phone Accessibility Assistive Technology Web Accessibility Electronic Books Buying a Computer Screen Reader Tips Tips for Computer Users with Low Vision AccessWorld Appliance Accessibility Guide Assistive Technology Timeline Digital TV Conversion
Technology Section on afb.org Technology
Page / Assistive Technology
Video Magnifiers Braille Technology Optical Character Recognition Systems Speech Systems Magnification Programs for the Computer Screen AFB Product Evaluations
Technology Section on afb.org Technology
Page / Assistive Technology / Video Magnifiers Browse
Video Magnifier/CCTV Products Short Videos – Assistive Technology Demonstration Videos Desktop and Flex Arm Camera Models Head Mounted Display and Portable Models
Technology Section on afb.org Technology
Page / Assistive Technology / Video Magnifiers / Browse Video Magnifier/CCTV
Products AT
Database of Products Browse by Product Name Browse by Manufacturer Browse by Task Search Products
Technology Section on afb.org …
Browse Video Magnifier/CCTV Products
Product Category Product Description Manufacturer Warranty Product Evaluation Magnification Computer Compatible Focus Comes with XY Table Mount Type Dimensions Display Feature/Viewing Modes Manufacturer's Suggested Price
Technology Section on afb.org …
Browse Video Magnifier/CCTV Products (coming soon) Product
Database Update
Vendors add new products Photos Vendors update features of products
User
Ratings
Technology Section on afb.org …
Browse Video Magnifier/CCTV Products (coming soon) Product
Comparison Tool
Side-by-side feature display Up to 5 different products
AccessWorld Technology and People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
On-line reviews, evaluations, and information on technology for people who are blind or visually impaired www.afb.org/aw
AFB Press Journal
of Visual Impairment and Blindness (JVIB) Foundations of Low Vision: Clinical and Functional Perspectives, 2nd Edition Functional Vision: A Practitioner's Guide to Evaluation and Intervention Looking to Learn: Promoting Literacy for Students with Low Vision Assistive Technology for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired: A Guide to Assessment
Cadre of Trainers 30
trainers nationwide Contact info posted on afb.org Provide basic and update training on low vision tech Using AFB resources developed through Woodruff Foundation grant
Training Resources on Low Vision Technology
