Visual Impairment

Visual impairment, also known as vision impairment or vision loss, is a decreased

ability to see to a degree that causes problems not fixable by usual means, such as
glasses. Some also include those who have a decreased ability to see because they do
not have access to glasses or contact lenses
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Types Of Assistive Technology

Screen magnifier

A screen magnifier is software that interfaces with a

computer's graphical output to present enlarged screen
content. By enlarging part of a screen, people with
visual impairments can better see words and images
Explanation

Screen magnifier a thing that can turn your mobile

display on a large screen Its simplest form presents an
enlarged portion of the original screen content, the
focus, in order to cover the full screen.

https://www.boia.org/blog/screen-magnifiers-who-and-how-they-help

Portable Electronic Magnifiers

Electronic magnifiers or video magnifiers give a flexible

alternative to traditional magnifying glasses. A high
magnification magnifier which can be great as a reading aid
for those with a visual impairment. Some types use stands
to make them available for use hands free.

Most are also capable of multiple additional magnification

levels, giving them greater flexibility than a traditional
optical magnifying glass.
Explanation

is generally designed to be carried easily yet still provide powerful magnification. the portable
magnifier often proves useful at work or at school. The weight of these magnifiers may range
around 3-5 lbs, and come equipped with features like image capture, computer connectivity,
custom color mode, contrast selection, and more.
https://www.visionaware.org/info/everyday-living/helpful-products/overview-of-low-vision-
devices/electronic-magnifiers/1245
https://www.visionaware.org/info/everyday-living/helpful-products/overview-of-low-vision-
devices/electronic-magnifiers/1245

Ray Electronic Mobility Aid for the Blind

Hi-tech mobility for the blind and visually impaired
Ray was designed to provide a handheld, lightweight
and compact supplement to traditional canes for the
blind. It is a small, extremely sensitive electronic
mobility aid that senses obstacles and alerts the user
by emitting audible or vibrating signals (or both.) Ray
features easy 2-button operation and is so compact
that it can fit in the palm of your hand.

Using an ultrasonic emission similar to the cone of

light of a flashlight, Ray can recognize obstacles up
to a distance of 9.35 feet (2.85 meters) away and
announce them to the user via an audible or vibrating signal.

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enPH848PH848&ei=A1KTXbScDvXEmAWVpJ
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Explanation
Ray was designed to provide a handheld, lightweight and compact alternative to traditional canes for the
blind. Using an ultrasonic emission similar to the cone of light of a flashlight, Ray senses obstacles and alerts
the user by emitting audible or vibrating signals (or both.)

http://maxiaids.blogspot.com/2009/05/future-is-now-ray-electronic-mobility.html
The UltraCane

The PATENT PROTECTED UltraCane is a primary electronic mobility aid for use
by people who are blind or visually impaired; it is a major "step forward" in
assistive technology that allows safe obstacle avoidance and permits
navigation around obstacles both in the user's forward path and just as
importantly, giving valuable protection at head/chest height.

https://www.google.com/search?q=ultracane&rlz=1C1CHBF_enPH848PH848&source=ln
ms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjZzoOolPvkAhWxHqYKHU8hB6oQ_AUIEigB&biw=15
17&bih=730#imgrc=x9CMhpFfG-HA6M:

https://www.ultracane.com/about_the_ultracane

Explanation

The UltraCane gives mobility assistance to blind and partially-sighted people by emitting
ultrasonic waves, this assistive device provides the user with much more detailed
information about potential dangers ahead than is possible with a traditional white cane.
It is particularly useful for warning of hazards at head height.

https://www.specialneedscomputers.ca/index.php?l=product_detail&p=3345