The technology has produced excellent products to improve the lives of blind people. These elements help with their lives and bring them into the stream of life that many of us take for granted.
In my professional life are in constant contact with those who are visually impaired or blind. I am in awe of the technology used, yes.
Here's a look at some of the technologies they use and the same products used by anyone who can be used visuallyaltered. If we look at these products, you will see as extraordinary, but it also notes the high prices of this technology!
Portable Braille Display:
It is an extension on a Windows operating system environment. Use Whiz Wheels for quick navigation and cursor dual purpose. You can get the information they need to quickly acquire.
Price range: $ 2,000.00
Small-Talk Ultra:
This is a computer that fits in the palm. It is a well-equippedComputers running Windows Vista that can be used to take notes to use, high-performance applications in the workplace, including e-mail, and much more.
Price range: $ 2,595.00
JAWS:
JAWS is a powerful screen reader that works with your computer to access the software and Internet applications. The voice synthesizer software and computer sound card for information on the screen to be read aloud. JAWS is also in Braille.
Average price: $ 895.00
DragonNaturally Speaking:
This software combined with a microphone, words appear on the computer screen. This software is integrated with WordPerfect and Word.
Average price: $ 200.00
CCTV is:
CCTV is in many different types and styles. The style of the desktop used, 5.5 x 50x is enlarged on a monitor.
Average price: $ 2,750.00
Primer:
For those who can afford this option is the traditional CCTV. The primer is a bit 'Camera that allows you to roll over the entire area. It will focus on the TV monitor's own text. 8x to 15x maximization.
Average price: $ 295.00
Street Talk:
Talking Street is for the trip or just a walk tall. E 'equipped with a GPS receiver and associated PAC Mate. This is a wonderful navigation tool that will announce the free speech or Braille.
Average price: $ 600.00
SARA Scanning and Reading Appliance
SARA is designed for people with visual disabilities, for use inRead printed material through the use of a scanner. You place your items on the scanner and SARA reads it back to you. It 'also possible to print in Braille or large.
Price range: $ 2,800.00
Reader Knfb camera for mobile phones:
This is the latest in cutting-edge technology. It keeps the camera on the pressure, as in a restaurant to read a menu, so only a picture of him. In a few seconds will tell you the contents of the text of the speech.This technology is exceeded, as it saves a thousand pages and has the ability to transfer them to your computer or Braille notetakers.
Price range: $ 1,595.00
Advances in technology are improving the daily performance of people with visual disabilities. However, costs are sometimes not in the hands, and in most cases are far out of reach for all who need it most.
