Assistive technology for blindness and low vision
By: [edited by] Roberto Manduchi, Sri Kurniawan
Series: Rehabilitation science in practice series; Rehabilitation science in practice series
Publisher: Taylor & Francis/CRC Press; CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group; CRC Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Boca Raton
Language: eng
Number of pages: 423
ISBN-13: 9781439871539
Subjects: Low Vision; Blindness; Self-Help Devices; Rehabilitation; Trends
Description: "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"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.