Low Vision and Blindness

In this section, we will discuss problems related to:

Problem Strategy/Solution
Reading key labels on a keyboard
[find keyboard entry products - assistivetech.net]
Maximize visibility / magnify information Present information through tactile channels
Reading information on a computer monitor
[find reading a computer monitor products - assistivetech.net]
Maximize visibility
  • Adjust computer screen color through software settings [link to Windows]
  • Reduce monitor glare through the adjustment of lighting or the use of a glare screen
    [glare guards - assistivetech.net]
Magnify information
[computer magnification - AT Wiki]

Present information through auditory channels

Present information through tactile channels

Review printouts (see also “Reviewing information”)
[find reviewing printoutsproducts - assistivetech.net]
Present information through tactile channels

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0622885.

Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.