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What is Vision Assistive Technology?<\/strong> Assistive Technology for Vision is technology that helps people see better, or better comprehend what they cannot see. Vision AT includes devices and software to magnify printed materials, provide auditory support, and support braille reading.<\/p>\n

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Where and when do individuals need to use Vision AT?<\/strong> Vision AT can be used in a variety of settings depending on the needs of the person. In fact, an individual may use multiple tools depending on the setting and what tasks he or she needs to complete. For example, a person with low vision may use a desktop electronic video magnifier to read in the school library or at their workplace, and a handheld magnifier could work in class or at home. A student who reads braille may use an electronic braille notetaker to complete assignments in class, and an audiobook player to listen to books at home.<\/p>\n

Who needs Vision AT? <\/strong>Individuals who are blind, have low vision, or conditions which limit their ability to comprehend visual stimuli may benefit from assistive technology for vision. Individuals with reading disabilities may also benefit from certain tools designed for the blind and visually-impaired, such as accessible text readers.<\/p>\n

Why aren\u2019t glasses\/corrective lenses enough?<\/strong> Many eye conditions cannot be fully corrected with glasses or surgical interventions. Assistive technology helps people with visual impairment to maximize the use of any remaining vision, and access their environment using other senses, such as hearing and touch. Some eye conditions are degenerative or unstable, meaning that the person could eventually lose more of their sight or even become blind. This makes learning braille, tactile, and navigation skills all the more important. When considering the needs of an individual with visual impairment, future needs should always be taken into account.<\/p>\n\t

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Resources for Vision
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Below, you’ll find videos explaining assistive technology directly related to Vision. You can click the first graphic to play all three consecutively OR… click one of the three to play it individually.<\/p>\n

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You can see ALL of AT3 Center’s AT Videos by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Easter Seals Crossroads has been providing assistive technology solutions in Indiana since 1979. In 2007, Easter Seals Crossroads partnered with the State of Indiana, Bureau of Rehabilitative Services to establish the Indiana Assistive Technology Act (INDATA) Project. The INDATA Project offers excellent videos and Podcasts that provide timely updates on new assistive technology.<\/p>\n

Here’s INDATA’s YouTube video playlist for Vision<\/a>.<\/p>\n

INDATA also offers three Podcasts that you can listen to, or subscribe to, on this page.<\/a> At the top right of any of these pages you can search for a specific disability category.<\/p>\n

The AT3Center.net<\/a> wishes to thank the INDATA Project for their expertise and excellence in advancing access and awareness of assistive technology.<\/p>\n\t

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Information on this page addresses Assistive Technology for people with vision disabilities in…<\/p>\nEDUCATION<\/a><\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0EMPLOYMENT<\/a> \u00a0| \u00a0COMMUNITY\u00a0LIVING<\/a>
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Talking Points for Vision Assistive Technology in Education<\/p>\n

The category of Education<\/em> encompasses children – young and old – who are participating as a student whether at the pre-school, elementary, middle\/junior\/high school levels as well as institutions for higher education. The following talking points are most applicable to students grades preschool through high school.<\/p>\n

For children transitioning into the public school at age 3 – <\/strong>To ensure successful AT transitions for children turning 3 years old, it is important for any AT the child is currently using or may need to use in school, whether written into the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)<\/a> or not, be incorporated into the child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). You’ll find this information in the Community section below.<\/a><\/p>\n

For students transitioning into the community or employment settings upon high school graduation<\/strong> – To ensure successful AT transitions for students aging out of school services, it is important for any AT the student is currently using or may need to pursue employment outcomes, whether written into the child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) or not, be incorporated into the student’s Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE). IPEs are developed through collaboration with the state vocational rehabilitation agency using a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. You’ll find this information in the Employment section below.<\/a><\/p>\n

Situations where a child might need assistive technology for vision:<\/p>\n

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