Demonstrating Assistive Technology for Low Vision and Blindness: Knowledge and Skills Understands function(s) of the device type Near vision hand-held magnifiers (all types), magnifying glasses, – near vision devices (i.e. Video magnifiers) Distance vision (e.g. monoculars, binoculars, telescopes, and distance video camera devices) Multipurpose: magnification software and apps Auditory devices, i.e. clocks, watches, book readers, medical devices, scales, personal assistance (Amazon Echo, Dot, Google Home), etc. recorders, digital note takers Print keyboards, overlays, paper, books – Tactile materials and devices, Braille labels, refreshable Braille displays, raised and diagrams Understands who can benefit, requirements or misconceptions “eligibility” Understands the of technologies available Understands use of the devices with individuals who are congenitally blind vs. acquired vision disabilities (Ushers, RP, cataracts, macular degeneration) Understands what blindness” means and the spectrum of visual “legal differences Understands how the Braille code works Understands and is able to explain to consumers vocabulary related to the device, features, and functions Refreshable Braille Digitized video devices Auditory feedback and digital voices OCR Optical Character Recognition – Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) Able to compare and contrast product types, including features, capabilities, price Tablet + app
Demonstrating Assistive Technology for Low Vision and Blindness: Knowledge and Skills Understands function(s) of the device type Near vision – hand-held magnifiers (all types), magnifying glasses, near vision devices (i.e. Video magnifiers) Distance vision (e.g. monoculars, binoculars, telescopes, and distance video camera devices) Multipurpose: magnification software and apps Auditory devices, i.e. clocks, watches, book readers, medical devices, scales, personal assistance (Amazon Echo, Dot, Google Home), etc. recorders, digital note takers Print – keyboards, overlays, paper, books Tactile materials and devices, Braille labels, refreshable Braille displays, raised and diagrams Understands who can benefit, “eligibility” requirements or misconceptions Understands the of technologies available Understands use of the devices with individuals who are congenitally blind vs. acquired vision disabilities (Ushers, RP, cataracts, macular degeneration) Understands what “legal blindness” means and the spectrum of visual differences Understands how the Braille code works Understands and is able to explain to consumers vocabulary related to the device, features, and functions Refreshable Braille Digitized video devices Auditory feedback and digital voices OCR – Optical Character Recognition Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) Able to compare and contrast product types, including features, capabilities, price Tablet + app
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