Accessibility and Technology
Technology has made communication and the management of daily activities easier for people with vision loss. It is also a critical skill to have in this day and age to be connected with the community. If you find yourself struggling with the use of devices such as smart phones/tablets/laptops due to your vision loss, contact us and our trainers will be in touch to offer training and advice.
Some of the benefits of technology for people with vision loss include:
Here are some of the technology skills we teach on smartphones and computers:
Lessons are conducted one-on-one and customised to the client’s vision and lifestyle needs. Training is heavily subsidised by GDS and clients need only to pay a nominal fee. Lessons are conducted by vision impaired trainers who use the technology in their daily life, and therefore are in the best position to impart their skills and knowledge.
Clients are advised to use their own smartphones (Android / iPhone) or laptops to familiarise themselves with their own devices during lessons. If you are currently not owning a device and would like assistance with choosing the right solutions for your needs, please contact us.
In addition, we regularly conduct workshops on topics that are requested by our clients. If you are keen to attend our training and workshops, contact us to join our mailing list.
Smartphones have become an essential piece of assistive technology for people with vision impairment (VI) to enhance their daily activities and participation. We are pleased to introduce a web-based toolkit specifically designed to provide comprehensive training and learning support for individuals with VI and their caregivers. In partnership with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), this is part of an initiative under the Digital for Life movement.
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