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The Assistive Technology Department provides comprehensive assessments to evaluate an individual’s adaptive equipment and technology needs. This program increases the awareness of the visually impaired consumer regarding the wide variety of assistive products currently available on the market. The AT staff provide information, offer basic training, and guide our clients in choosing the most appropriate product to fit their needs; thus, increasing productivity at home, school, or in the workplace.
Low Vision Devices Assistive Technology (AT)
WHY ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IS SO IMPORTANT
Until recently individuals with vision loss were left out of the many jobs and activities that required sight. But now you only have to read a few entries in our blog to see how, instead of being left out, there’s now a range of technologies developed specifically for individuals with vision loss. Assistive Technology can help individuals with:
WHAT IS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY?
Assistive Technology refers to equipment that allows people with disabilities to increase or maintain their functional capabilities. Products and devices enable people to perform functional tasks and activities of daily living. Assistive Technology can range from built-in features on a standard smart device or computer to specialty devices created for individuals with visual impairments.
Assistive Technology for individuals with visual impairments includes:
Magnification Devices
Optical handheld magnifiers, portable electronic magnifiers, desktop magnifiers
Blindness Products
Optical Character Recognition (OCR): scanners, portable and stationary reading devices with speed output, with and without video magnifications, refreshable braille displays
wearables
Navigation devices
Mobility canes and talking GPS products
independent living aids
HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT ASSISTIVE TCHNOLOGY FOR YOU
Assistive Technology: 619 583-1542 x161
Assistive Technology: info@www.sdcb.org
Visit our Store: M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm
Contact Us
San Diego: (619) 583-1542
Vista: (760) 758-5956
info@www.sdcb.org
Contact Us for Help with Your Assistive Technology Needs
Our store is conveniently stocked with Assistive Technology products and low-vision aids.
Our expert staff can provide you telephone support.