Is there any equipment available to assist my child with a vision impairment?
There is a range of optical/non optical equipment that you can consider trying to see which suits your child best, including:
Non optical - these are things with no lenses:
- reading stands
- bold markers
- dark lined paper
- large print calculators
- digital recorders
- visors and tinted glasses to reduce glare
- good lighting
- coloured overlays to provide contrast
- slates and stylus'
- talking dictionaries
Optical and low vision devises - these are things that can be used to adjust and enhance images and text:
- hand held magnifiers
- large free standing magnifiers
- screen magnifiers
There are a number of resource centres around the UK you can visit to view, try and buy a range of equipment.
Sight Village also run exhibitions at various locations in the UK where charities and product suppliers have equipment on display.
