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The level, options, and variety of technology available for people with vision loss has grown exponentially over the past few years. This will continue, especially with continued advancement of “smart” devices (phones, tablets, desktop computers, and smart speakers). Many of the companies listed carry a wide variety of products, electronic devices, and adaptive equipment for people with low vision.
View and try out many of these products at the POB Low Vision Resource Center (POB LVRC) by appointment, or your area Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC).
Low-tech and non-optical options, like talking and large-print materials, writing guides, and audio products are also available at the POB LVRC. You may purchase there or online on the following websites:
Speak with your low vision doctor or specialist before making purchases of magnifiers, low-vision glasses, and other magnification items. POB does not recommend specific technology companies or vendors – many are very good and you, as the consumer, should explore different options before deciding which product is right for you.
Major Vendors/Companies include:
Home smart speakers, connect to the internet and respond to many requests such as current time or weather, play music/radio, set alarms, answer questions, place orders and many more functions.
Learn about audio description in television, movies, performing arts, museums, and other venues.
Low vision aids and products, retailer. Portable low vision solutions, CCTVs, text-to-speech, and more.
Provide people with vision and hearing loss in need financially with free assistive equipment and training.
Wearable electronic video magnifier, worn like a pair of eyeglasses. Enhances colors and magnifies to help read and see faces.
Wearable electronic video magnifier, worn like a pair of eyeglasses. Enhances colors and magnifies to help read and see faces.
Small device that attaches to eyeglasses frames. Uses artificial intelligence (with no internet required) to read you text, recognize faces, identify objects, and more.
Wearable electronic video magnifier, worn like a pair of eyeglasses. Enhances colors and magnifies to help read and see faces.
Computer screen magnification and text to speech software, useful at home and in the workplace.
Education, experience and empowerment in the selection, procurement and use of assistive technology devices and services. DC Share and DC Fund help eligible DC residents get assistive devices and equipment at a reduced or no cost.
Vendor of technology products. Training sessions to learn how to use different softwares such as Orcam, ZoomText, Kurzweil, Humanware, and more.
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