In this course, the learner will get an understanding of the assistive technologies for people with disabilities. How visually impaired persons access print using screen readers? How print is converted in to speech and also Braille format. All these aspects are discussed in the lessons. Until recently, the visually impaired had limited access to information. The reason is that the production of format readable to them such as Braille is rather slow and expensive. However since the digital formats have come in to being, the situations have significantly changed to better.

This course is beneficial to teacher trainees both general and special education, in-service teachers, special educators, teacher educators, psychologists social workers, technology person and visually impaired persons themselves. This course aims to deepen the understanding of assistive technology for the visually impaired.