This hands-free magnifier is worn around the neck, which makes it helpful for craft activities as well as reading. By positioning the text under the camera, it will appear as enlarged text on a video screen. Reading machines are helpful for persons with more serious vision impairments. These devices scan a printed page and read it back to you with an internal synthesized voice. Reading machines can be purchased, or you can build your own using a personal computer, a scanner, and a voice synthesizer.
Publishing houses are aware of the needs of persons with vision impairments.
Books printed with large type are now widely available. When text is positioned under the CCTV, it appears enlarged on the video screen. Popular novels on audiotape are available from bookstores and libraries. Games Socializing with others while playing games is an enjoyable leisure pursuit for many people. Thanks to helpful devices, even with hand or vision impairments we can share in the friendly competition of card and board games.