Severe visual impairment

Severe visual impairments give problems in performing any visual task. Even locating the telephone may be a difficult matter.

Persons with severe visual impairments often need to get very close to the item they are trying to see. Large character high contrast displays that avoid glare help considerably.

Macular degeneration can result in loss of central vision

Essential Features
Enlarged keys Dial-out buffer memory
Visual contrast key legends High contrast display
Standard key layouts VDU text adjustable
Large character display Key feedback - audible
Tactile key markers  
Desirable Features
Guarded/recessed keys Synthetic speech display
Tactile Display Plug-in display

 

Disability category links
Hearing impairment - moderate Speech impairment - severe
Hearing impairment - severe Limited dexterity
Deafness Limited use of hands/arms
Visual impairment - moderate Weak grip
Visual impairment - severe Hand tremor
Blindness Cognitive impairment
Deaf-blindness Restricted mobility (lower limb)
Speech impairment - moderate  

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Email
info@phoneability.org.uk

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