Assistive technology for low vision training

An online workshop will discuss how contrast, color combinations and screen size can both help and hinder the user.

The Utah Assistive Technology Program (UATP) is holding a FREE online interactive training on Wednesday, October 14, 2009; from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Karl Smith, Access Technology Consultant, will present Assistive Technology for Low Vision.

Karl will discuss different types of low vision conditions and how reading machines and computer screen enlargement–including contrast, color combinations and screen size–can both help and hinder the user.  He will demonstrate video magnifiers from portable to desktop as well as computer screen magnification both with and without speech.

To participate you will only need a computer with high-speed internet access. If you are interested in participating please RSVP by Monday, October 12, to Heather Young .  I will email you the participant instructions.

If accommodations are needed to participate in the training please contact Sachin Pavithran  no later than Friday, October 9, to make arrangements.

Please feel free to pass this information on to anyone that may benefit.