Training Resources on
Low Vision Technology
Ike Presley
American Foundation
for the Blind
100 Peachtree Street,
Suite 620
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-525-2303
ipresley@afb.net
www.afb.org
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

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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
J
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

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





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