Unit 10: ICT for visually impaired pupils

Authors: RNIB Technology in Learning and Employment (TiLE)

Contents

Introduction

Expected outcomes

Key skills covered in this Unit

Scenarios

1. Visual output
2. The auditory medium
3. Tactile output
4. Access to printed material
5. Alternative devices for access
6. Accessing electronic information
7. Information on the Web

Keyboard skills

Portability of device

Making the right choice

Practical teaching activities

Appendix 1 – Supplier information
Appendix 2 – Useful organizations
Appendix 3 – Other resources and sources of information
Appendix 4 – Some useful Web sites
Appendix 5 – Additional resource information

Acknowledgements and terminology

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Editors: Trish Hornsey, Simon Melhuish
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