Blind Vision Carlos Taylor Adaptive Computer Technology Specialist.
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Blind Vision
Carlos Taylor
Adaptive Computer Technology Specialist
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Perceptions
Blind
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Perceptions
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Definition
• With best correction in place, if the eye with the best acuity is 20/200 or worse, the individual is legally blind
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Statistics
• • More than 20 million Americans report experiencing significant vision loss
• There are approximately 9 million Americans 45 to 64 years of age who have vission loss
• National Center for Health Statistics, National Health Interview Survey, 2006,
www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis.htm
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Fears
• In the United States blindness follows only cancer and AIDS as the biggest health fear by the public
(http://www.brailleinstitute.org/About/GeneralStatisticsaboutBlindness.htm)
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Daily Tasks
• How can I cook?
• How can I eat?
• How can I read?
• How can I walk safely?
• How can I manage my money?
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Social Barriers
• How will my family view me?
• How can I meet new people?
• How will old friends view me?
• How will I be viewed by society?
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Myths
• Blind people have special gifts.• Blind people feel other people’s faces.• All blind people can read Braille.
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Misconceptions
• All blind or visually impaired people are alike.
• Blind and visually impaired people are limited to certain tasks.
• Blind or visually impaired people can hear and feel things that no one else can; they have a sixth sense.
• (http://www.servicesvi.org/misconceptions.htm)
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Language
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Vocabulary
• Did you listen to the basketball game last night?
• Have you ever heard the movie Friday 13th?
• Are you going to listen to Wheel of Fortune tonight?
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Adaptations
• Training
• Accommodations
• Technology
• Creative Thinking
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Training
• Many agencies and services are available to assist a person adapt to blindness.
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Technology
• Talking computers
• Talking or braillewatch
• Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Talking caller id
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Offering Assistance
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Conclusion
• People who are blind can lead active and productive lives
• Blindness is a characteristic