At Home Technology at Home Technology is undoubtedly playing an increasing important part in the home. Where school learners with a visual impairment use technology within their learning environment at school, it is vital that at home they have access to compatible equipment. This allows them to transfer work from school to home. They can complete projects or transport text electronically without the need for a print out in either text or Braille.
Individuals can use computers and look up job vacancies on the Internet.
But perhaps the most important element is that of independent communication. Computers can be used to produce correspondence, to read printed material, for email and web surfing. And technology can be a gateway to leisure with games, shopping and Internet radio. RNIB, Registered Charity Number 226227.