Assistive and Digital Technology for the Education of Students with Visual Disabilities

Abstract

In education, assistive technology resources applied to education for visual impairment students can be defined as computers and mobility that allow students to access the digital environment, promoting an individual life. Technology enhances reading and writing skills as well as communication with the world and improves their quality of life, the learning process and academic excellence. Digital technology for a low vision or totally blind students can be able to communicate with schools databases, stores, and libraries. Digital technology has mainly require computers for all students, teachers as well as for pedagogical support. This thematic paper applies content review methodology and analytically summarized the ideas. The conclusion of the paper states that technology provides independence to students with visual impairment by enhancing their communication, mobility, and environmental control. In many cases, the use of technology is the only way people with communication difficulties can connect to the external world. Keywords: Visual Impairment, Assistive Technology, Digital Technology