Assistive Technology
Assistive technology, adaptive technology, and low vision aids are available to assist an individual who is blind or visually impaired. Knowing more about the various types of assistive technology, adaptive technology, or low vision products can help one select the best tool(s) to meet needs. This section focuses on common types of assistive technology, adaptive devices, and low vision products that might be used to:
- Access printed or electronic information
- Provide electronic or printed materials to others
- Produce materials in alternate formats
Assistive Technology
- Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (External)
- Braille and Tactile Embossers
- Braille Transcription and Translation Software and Services
- Braille Writing Devices and Labelers
- Closed Circuit Televisions (CCTVs)
- Accessible Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Electronic Notetakers and Accessible PDAs
- Scanners and Optical Character Recognition Software (OCR)
- Refreshable Braille Displays
- Screen Magnification Software
- Screen Reading Software