{"product_id":"assistive-technology-for-blindness-and-low-vision-9781138073135","title":"Assistive Technology for Blindness and Low Vision","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssistive technology has made it feasible for individuals with a wide range of impairments to engage in many activities, such as education and employment, in ways not previously possible. The key factor is to create consumer-driven technologies that solve the problems by addressing the needs of persons with visual impairments. \u003cstrong\u003eAssistive Technology for Blindness and Low Vision\u003c\/strong\u003e explores a broad range of technologies that are improving the lives of these individuals. Presenting the current state of the art, this book emphasizes what can be learned from past successful products, as well as what exciting new solutions the future holds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by world-class leaders in their field, the chapters cover the physiological bases of vision loss and the fundamentals of orientation, mobility, and information access for blind and low vision individuals. They discuss technology for multiple applications (mobility, wayfinding, information access, education, work, entertainme\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction. Vision and Vision Rehabilitation. Orientation and Mobility. Low Vision: Types of Vision Loss and Common Effects on Activities of Daily Life. Accessible Global Positioning Systems. Development, Evaluation, and Lessons Learned: A Case Study of Talking Signs® Remote Infrared Audible Signage. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Assistive Travel and Wayfinding Devices for Persons Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired. Sensory Substitution of Vision: Importance of Perceptual and Cognitive Processing. Tactile Reading: Tactile Understanding. Camera-Based Access to Visual Information. Screenreaders, Magnifiers, and Other Ways of Using Computers. Tools for Improving Web Accessibility for Blind Persons. Accessible DAISY Multimedia: Making Reading Easier for All. Math and the Blind. Video Games for Users with Visual Impairments. Descriptive Video Services. Employment, Technology, and Blind People: A Personal Perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019454873943,"sku":"9781138073135","price":52.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138073135.jpg?v=1750780322","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/assistive-technology-for-blindness-and-low-vision-9781138073135","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}