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Tag: Low Vision

Tag: Low Vision

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AAC and Vision Impairment

Posted on: August 31, 2018 Last updated on: December 11, 2023 Written by: Kathryn Helland
Sometimes we assume that someone who is blind or has low vision, won’t be able to access and use AAC.  This is not true. There are ways to make AAC accessible for those who can’t rely on their sight for…
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AT Tip of the Week: Magnification on the iPhone or iPad

Posted on: March 13, 2018 Last updated on: March 13, 2018 Written by: Kathryn Helland
Pocket magnifiers have existed for a while.  Devices, such as the Ruby HD Handheld Video Magnifier, have allowed people with vision impairment to magnify text and images up to 13 times, freeze an image for easier viewing, and change color…
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