Assistive technology for blindness and low vision

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Bibliographic Details
Group Author: Kurniawan Sri 1970-; Manduchi Roberto
Published: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group,
Publisher Address: Boca Raton
Publication Dates: c2013.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Rehabilitation science in practice series
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Carrier Form: xviii, 423 p.: ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 9781439871539 (hardcover : alk. paper)
1439871531 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Index Number: R774
CLC: R774
Call Number: R774/A848
Contents: Includes bibliographical references and index.
"This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art in assistive technology for persons with visual impairment, as well as extensive coverage into promising new research directions. Beginning with a brief overview of the psychopathology of low vision and blindness, the text proceeds with in-depth descriptions of current technology to support independent mobility and orientation, information access (printed information, tactile information, and computers), and life activities (education, work, entertainment), as well as future directions related to the technology for