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Tablet and Smartphone Accessibility Features in the Low Vision Rehabilitation.
Danielle Irvine1, Alex Zemke1, Gregg Pusateri2
1Spectrios Institute for Vision RehabilitationWheaton, IllinoisUSA; The Chicago Lighthouse for People who are Blind or Visually ImpairedChicago, IllinoisUSA; Illinois College of OptometryChicago, IllinoisUSA.
Neuro-Ophthalmology (Aeolus Press)
|December 9, 2016
Summary
Smartphones and tablets offer accessible, mainstream, and cost-effective low vision rehabilitation options. These devices enhance traditional methods, improving usability for visually impaired individuals.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Assistive Technology
Background:
- Traditional low vision aids (microscopes, CCTVs) have limitations including cost, social acceptability, and underutilization.
- Visually impaired individuals face challenges with conventional optical and electronic rehabilitation devices.
Approach:
- This article explores the accessibility features of smartphones and tablets for the visually impaired.
- It details how to access these features and provides usage guidance.
Key Points:
- Modern smartphones and tablets offer integrated accessibility features beneficial for low vision rehabilitation.
- These features provide versatile, socially acceptable, and potentially less expensive alternatives or complements to traditional aids.
- Incorporating mobile devices into rehabilitation plans can increase patient engagement and device utilization.
Conclusions:
- Smartphones and tablets represent a significant advancement in low vision rehabilitation technology.
- Their widespread adoption and user-friendliness make them valuable tools for enhancing independence and quality of life for visually impaired individuals.
