Assistive+Technology+for+the+Visually+Impaired

== =Assistive Technology for the Visually Impaired=
 * ===In technology terms, visually impaired is usually identified as **low vision**.===
 * ===Accessibility on a computer for those with low vision include voice over, high contrast, enlarged print and cursor, and braille options.===

Helpful Websites:
The **American Foundation for the Blind** has a technology page with multiple links and tips for computer accessibility for those with low vision. http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=4

http://www.acaiberrysite.com/vision/index.htm
http://www.acaiberrysite.com/vision/lowvision.htm

Braille Readers
Wikipedia has an informative article about how Braille Readers are currently interfacing with computers to give those with blindness the ability to communicate and work using computers. (Note: While Wikipedia is usually not acceptable for research in a typical setting, in the area of technology wikipedia will often have the most up to date information on cutting edge technologies.) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refreshable_Braille_display

**Screen Readers**
Screen Readers read what is on the screen to the user. They will read everything from word documents to websites, to software applications and operating system options. There are screen readers built into newer versions of Mac OS and Microsoft Operating Systems. There are also free downloadable screen readers and screen readers with lots of bells and whistles that can be purchased. Google free screen readers to see some options.