Online Continuing Education Courses

Sensory Aids for Persons with Visual Impairments

• Describe the major approaches to sensory substitution for visual function, including the advantages and disadvantages of each
• Describe the major causes of vision loss that can be aided by assistive technologies
• Describe device use for reading and mobility by persons who have visual impairment
• Describe how computer outputs are adapted for individuals with visual limitations
• Describe the major approaches to creating visual access for mobile technologies
• Describe the major approaches to Internet access for persons with visual impairments
• Describe the contextual factors that affect assistive technologies for visual impairment
• Describe the major assessments of visual function that are relevant to assistive technology use