Assistive Technology for Blindness and Low Vision

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art in assistive technology for persons with visual impairment, as well as extensive coverage into promising new research directions. Beginning with a brief overview of the psychopathology of low vision and blindness, the text p...

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Other Authors: Manduchi, Roberto (Editor), Kurniawan, Sri 1970- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group 2013
Series:Rehabilitation science in practice series
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Summary:This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art in assistive technology for persons with visual impairment, as well as extensive coverage into promising new research directions. Beginning with a brief overview of the psychopathology of low vision and blindness, the text proceeds with in-depth descriptions of current technology to support independent mobility and orientation, information access (printed information, tactile information, and computers), and life activities (education, work, entertainment), as well as future directions related to the technology for blindness and visual impairment
Physical Description:xviii, 423 pages illustrations 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781439871539