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.
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Videos
Boarding the correct busBoarding the correct bus can be challenging for persons with visual impairment, especially when there are many buses alighting at the same stop. Here we have Stefanie practicing the different ways she learnt, through our Orientation and Mobility (O&M) training, to successfully identify the right bus. She could either solicit for public’s assistance or use bus application via the smartphone. Before she boards the bus, she also checks with the bus driver if it’s the right bus. To board safely onto the bus, it can be tricky not knowing where the door is. Hence, practicing proper cane skills is important to know how to hop on and off the bus safely.
Posted by Guide Dogs Singapore Ltd on Thursday, 18 March 2021
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