Equipment and accesability

There is a treasure trove of products out there to help the visually impaired live as normal a life as possible.  If something out there catches my eye (for what of a better phrase!) I'll let you know about it in the "equipment" posts.

Accessabilty is all about being able to do things that people who have little or no sight loss have no problem with.  Computing, for example, can be a problem to people with low vision.  Anything that can aid and assist will be posted about here on VWS.

• Making your PC more accessable

There are so many different conditions and forms of visual impairment that it is impossible to setup a web site that will be easy for eberyone to access.  I have set up the VWS in a simple form so it is as accesable to as many people as possible.  I've kept the font regular with high contrast colours and made sure nothing is too small.  There are a number of ways to make veiwing a compter screen (or using a screen reader) which I will cover in future posts.

If you have any problems please contact me to let me know and I will try and deal with any isues.Equipment suppliers:

• Abilitywise
  
  The partnership provides services to those who would benefit from assistive or adaptive technology by offering comprehensive and independent advice and by sourcing the best in equipment and providing quality training and support.
• British Wireless for the Blind
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• Cobolt Systems Ltd
  
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• Optima Low Vision Services
  
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• The Partially Sighted Society
  
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• RNIB Online shop
  
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• Visualeyes
  
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Audio books/ magazines and large print suppliers:

• Calibre Audio Library
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• National Talking Newspapers and Magazines
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• RNIB Big Print Newspaper
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• RNIB Talking Book Service
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• Torch Trust for the Blind
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