Assistive Technology
Learning to use assistive technology, including smartphones, computers, and specialized software is an essential component for individuals who are blind or have low vision to enhance their independence, connectivity and productivity. Assistive technology encompasses a wide range of devices, applications and software designed to provide accessibility features that enable individuals with low vision or blindness to interact with digital environments effectively. This technology includes screen readers, magnifiers, braille displays, voice control and specialized apps that facilitate navigation, communication and information access. Utilizing these tools allows individuals to perform daily tasks, stay connected with friends and family, access educational resources and participate in professional activities with greater ease and efficiency.
Assistive Technology
Learning to use assistive technology, including smartphones, computers, and specialized software is an essential component for individuals who are blind or have low vision to enhance their independence, connectivity and productivity. Assistive technology encompasses a wide range of devices, applications and software designed to provide accessibility features that enable individuals with low vision or blindness to interact with digital environments effectively. This technology includes screen readers, magnifiers, braille displays, voice control and specialized apps that facilitate navigation, communication and information access. Utilizing these tools allows individuals to perform daily tasks, stay connected with friends and family, access educational resources and participate in professional activities with greater ease and efficiency.
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Suggested Types of Activities
Basic Navigation: Familiarize with the layout of a smartphone, including the placement of buttons, touch screen gestures, and accessibility shortcuts.
VoiceOver and TalkBack: Learn to use screen readers like VoiceOver (iOS) and TalkBack (Android) that provide auditory feedback for on-screen elements.
Accessibility Settings: Explore and customize accessibility settings, such as adjusting text size, enabling magnification, and setting up voice commands.
Making and Receiving Calls: Practice using voice commands and screen readers to make and receive phone calls.
Messaging Apps: Use accessible messaging apps like WhatsApp, iMessage, and Facebook Messenger with screen readers and voice dictation.
Email Management: Learn to use email apps, navigating inboxes, composing emails, and managing contacts using accessibility features.
Web Browsing: Use screen readers and voice commands to navigate the internet, including reading articles, searching for information, and interacting with web forms.
E-Books, Audiobooks and Talking Book Players: Access digital reading materials through apps like Kindle, Audible, and Apple Books, which offer screen reader compatibility and audio options.
News Apps: Use accessible news apps to stay updated on current events, utilizing features like text-to-speech and customizable font sizes.
Social Media: Navigate social media apps such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, using accessibility features to post updates, read content, and interact with others.
Note-Taking Apps: Use apps like Evernote, Microsoft OneNote, and Apple Notes with voice dictation and screen readers to take and organize notes.
Calendar and Reminders: Learn to manage schedules using calendar apps and reminder features, setting up appointments, and receiving auditory alerts.
Document Management: Access, read, and edit documents using apps like Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and PDF readers with accessibility features.