Individuals who are blind, have poor vision or are color blind often need communication products to help get ideas across to others or to understand what others are telling them. There are products available that are designed to help someone who is blind or visually impaired.
Large Print Items
Items such as books or magazines with extra large print are designed to help those with visual impairments read the book. These are designed for individuals who can see, but have limited vision and require larger print as a result. Some computer systems have print magnification options to help.
Long Vision Devices
Long vision devices, such as strong glasses prescriptions or binoculars, can vary and are helpful for those with vision defects. Anyone who is losing vision, but has not yet lost vision, can benefit from the use of long vision devices to see objects, signs and the world at a distance. This allows store signs or messages to be communicated before getting to the store.
Braille
Braille is the writing system used for individuals who are blind and cannot see well enough to read traditional print or for those who wish to have added assurance that they are reading correctly. This is a series of bumps that represent words and letters. Products that have braille include books and written materials. Some computers also have braille support options for braille displays, allowing blind people or people with extreme visual impairment to use the computer.
Education Products
Educational products are those that are designed for students of all ages to learn about the world around them through touch. The products have raised letters and raised shapes to allow for identification of the material. For example, a magnetic skeleton model would have raised letter labels and raised bone shapes to learn about the skeletal system.
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