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Training Resources on Low Vision Technology

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.

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Training Resources on Low Vision Technology

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

  2. Low Vision Technology • What is it? • Any device • Tool • System • Software, etc. • that provides access to information

  3. Topics to cover • Technology tools • Technology section of afb.org • AT database on afb.org • AccessWorld • AFB Press • Cadre of trainers

  4. Technology Tools • Non-optical devices • Optical devices • Video magnifiers • E-book Readers • Screen magnification technology • Writing tools • Auditory tools • Cell phones - GPS

  5. Non-optical Devices • Lighting • Natural • Blinds & shades • Artificial • Overhead • Task: desk/portable/floor/other • Light filtration system • Reading/book stand • Desktop/portable/floor • Copy holder

  6. Optical Devices • Spectacles / Contact lens • Magnifiers • Hand-held • Stand • Spectacle mounted • Telescopes • Hand-held • Spectacle mounted • Electronic / video magnifiers

  7. Types of Video Magnifiers • Desktop 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

  8. E-book Readers • Kindle, Nook, Sony • ClassMate Reader • Intel Reader • iPad

  9. Screen Magnification Technology • Hardware Options • Large Monitors • Hardware Screen Magnifier • Flex-arm Monitor Stands • Software Options • OS Options • Screen Magnifiers

  10. Writing Tools • Handwriting Tools • Bold & raised line paper • Bold marker • Writing guides • Electronic Tool • Accessible computer w/word processor

  11. Auditory Tools • Digital E-book Players • Scan & Read Systems • Portable/stand alone • Software based • Accessible PDAs

  12. Cell Phone/GPS • Screen readers • Screen magnifiers • iPhone • Jitterbug J • GPS

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. Technology Section on afb.org • … Browse Video Magnifier/CCTV Products • 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. AccessWorldTechnology 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

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