ACBVI | Assistive Technology

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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

The mission of the Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is to “enhance the quality of life for people who are blind or otherwise visually impaired.” In keeping with this mission, the Assistive Technology Center was established in January of 1996. Individuals who are blind or visually impaired, as well as others with mobility impairments can increase the quality of their lives with the help of various technologies and computers.

What Technologies Are Available?

ACBVI's Technology Center houses twelve different computer systems. Each system is equipped with a variety of different assistive technologies.

These computer related assistive technologies include: screen enlargement software, screen readers, large monitors, large print keyboards, and scanning with speech technology, Braille translation software and hardware for translating Braille.

Other technologies include CCTVs (closed circuit TV) and talking personal organizers/note takers with and without braille input, and the Thermoform machine which produces tactile graphics.

Technologies for individuals with physical impairments include: voice activation software, single switch activation software, morse code input software, word prediction software, alternative keyboards, switches, head pointing devices, eye tracking devices, and trackballs.

Who Can Benefit?
Anyone who is blind or visually impaired, mobility impaired, as well as friends and family members, rehabilitation professionals, educators, and the interested public can benefit greatly from this service.

How Can I See This Technology?
Tours of ACBVI's Technology Center are available to anyone interested. Please call our AT Manager, Stan Dyser at (602) 273-7411 x140 to check available times and to schedule an appointment. Stan can also be contacted by email at sdyser@acbvi.org .

How Do I Know If This Technology Will Work For Me?
Our Assistive Technology Specialists can provide fee-based assessments and training for most types of assistive technology relating to blindness and visual impairments and mobility impairments. For more information and eligibility call Stan Dyser at (602) 273-7411 x140.

Assistive Technology Demo Links

A comprehensive list of Assistive Technology links is available at AT Arizona.