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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Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Boca Raton
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group
2013
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Series: | Rehabilitation science in practice series
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Online Access: | Click Here to View Status and Holdings. |
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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 |
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Physical Description: | xviii, 423 pages illustrations 24 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
ISBN: | 9781439871539 |