Access Technology for Blind and Low Vision Accessibility

<p><strong><em>Access Technology for Blind and Low Vision Accessibility</em></strong><strong> </strong>the second edition of 2008’s<strong> </strong><em>Assistive Technology for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: A Guide to Assessment</em> uses clear language to describe the range of technology solutions that exists to facilitate low vision and nonvisual access to print and digital information. Part 1 gives teachers professionals and families an overview of current technologies including refreshable braille displays screen readers 3D printers cloud computing tactile media and integrated development environments. Part 2 builds on this foundation providing readers with a conceptual and practical framework to guide a comprehensive technology evaluation process. As did its predecessor <strong><em>Access Technology for Blind and Low Vision Accessibility </em></strong>is focused on giving people who are blind or visually impaired equal access to all activities of self-determined living allowing them to be seamlessly integrated within their home school and work communities.</p>