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Adapting to Visual Impairment at Home, at School and in the Workplace Kevin Huff , O.D. ViewFinder Low Vision Resource Center www.viewfinderlowvision.com

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Page 1: Adapting to visual impairment at home, at school, and in the workplace

Adapting to Visual Impairment at Home, at

School and in the Workplace

Kevin Huff , O.D.ViewFinder Low Vision Resource

Centerwww.viewfinderlowvision.com

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Adaptability

Single biggest predictor of success

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Adaptability

Must be willing to try new things

You can’t worry about how things look to other people

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Key Tools

Magnification

Contrast

Illumination

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Magnification

Relative Size

Relative Distance

Angular

Electronic

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Relative Size Relative Size

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Relative Distance

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Angular

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Electronic

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Contrast

Helps with ability to differentiate objects or qualities

Contrast decreases with age and visual impairment

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Contrast

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Enhance Contrast

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Illumination Increase task lighting

Decrease glare

Incandescent vs. florescent vs. halogen vs. LED

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Illumination

• A person in their 80’s requires nearly three times as much light as a 20 year old

• A person who is visually impaired will need even more lighting

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Illumination

• Use gooseneck lamps, flashlights and illuminated magnifiers• Task lamps will provide the needed light

without causing glare

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Illumination

Note poor lamp position

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Illumination

Proper light positioning

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IlluminationTop photo … 75

watt can flood lights 12 feet above counter top

Bottom photo … same flood lights 12 inches from page

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Task Lighting

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Glare Control

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Glare Control

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Goals of Home Adaptation

Remain Independent

Safe environment

Enjoy life

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Room by Room Discussion

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In The Kitchen … Label grocery items with large white

labels and felt tip marker

Organize products alphabetically on shelves

Carry liquid filled pots, ice cube trays etc. on rimmed cookie sheets to avoid spills

Avoid loose fitting clothes around the stove

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In The Kitchen …

Large print food timer

Contrast measuring cups

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Electronic Aids

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• DaVinci is a high performance desktop video magnifier (CCTV).

• Featuring HD, text-to-speech and a Sony HD autofocus 3-in-1 camera.• HD provides a beautiful crystal clear

picture and vibrant color.• Small Footprint allows Davinci to be

used on countertops, etc.

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• Read any printed text with the push of a button.• 24” High resolution HD LCD.• 28 viewing modes allows you to

personalize DaVinci - perfect for reading newspapers, magazines and doing crossword puzzles.• Slide mechanism provides flexibility

for various camera arm positions.

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Electronic Aids

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• Large portable CCTV• Extremely large field of view for

portable CCTV• Screen tilts up and down to allow

for comfortable use• Great for reading recipes on countertop

• Can be connected to TV Monitor for even larger field of view• Able to freeze images and adjust

contrast and size

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• Crisp, high-definition image• Lightweight and portable• 3.5x to 14x magnification• Large 6.5” anti-glare LCD screen• 6 viewing modes to optimize

contrast and brightness• 2 year warranty

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• Can be used for reading and many near spotting tasks• Seeing household items like stove dials

and thermostats• Shopping- seeing price tags and labels• Reading menus• Signing documents such as checks and

receipts

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• Adjustable magnification 2x to 10x• 3.0”, 3.5” or 4.3” high resolution LCD• Large viewing area in a small package• Adjustable brightness• 28 available viewing modes• Foldable handle with comfort grip 3.5”

and 4.3”• Freeze image feature with capability to

magnify and change mode.• 2 year warranty

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Contrast in the Kitchen

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Label Appliances

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Eating

Set dishes on contrasting placemats

Utensils with contrasting handles

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Eating

Use dishes with a dark and light side

Plates with raised rims for scooping food

No clear plates or glasses … invisible

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Eating

Have a system for placing food on the plate

Meat at 6 o’clock Starch at 9 o’clock Vegetables at 3 o’clock

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EatingPlace a goose neck lamp over your food

Portable lighting in restaurants

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In The Kitchen …

Task lighting under cabinets▪Most work done on countertops▪ Our bodies cast shadows on our work

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In The Kitchen …Talking meat thermometers

Full arm oven mitts

Turn handles of hot pots & pans inwards away from edge of stove

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Bedroom Contrast bed cover

to flooring

Keep nightlights on … bathroom, bedroom and hallways

Be organized … don’t leave items on the floor

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BedroomWear good loafer style slippers

with traction on the bottoms

Slippers and shoes should contrast with your flooring

Put shoes and slippers away when removed

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BathroomA dangerous room

Surfaces are slippery and hard Glare from reflective surfaces

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BathroomBathtub

Textured, non-skid bathmat of contrasting color Install grab bars that contrast to wall color Place contrasting tape around edge of tub or drape contrasting towel over the edge Color of soap should contrast bathmat if dropped Place a bright color sponge in tub to monitor water level

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Bathroom

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BathroomChoose a contrasting color toothbrush that can be easily seen where it is stored

OK to put toothpaste in the mouth, instead of on the toothbrush

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Bathroom MirrorsWall mounted or

table

With and without illumination

Magnification mirrors are made up to 10X

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Medicine

Bold print on white label attached to medicine bottle

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MedicineCCTV can be used for numerous

tasks

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Medicine

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MedicineDiabetic aids▪Syringe magnifier▪Large print register▪Talking blood sugar tester

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MedicineTalking

Pharmacist▪ Pharmacist

records name and dosage ▪ Medicine placed

insideMedicine bottle

magnifier

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Living AreasReplace sharp edge tables and

chairs with softer and rounder edges

Furniture should contrast with the flooring beneath it … no glass tables!

Use drapes, blinds, shades or shutters to regulate light and glare

Window coverings should contrast with walls to increase their visibility

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Living Areas Most falls on steps occur on the top

step Think Contrast & Illumination again! Paint or use tape on the top and

bottom steps in a contrasting color Illuminate at least the top and

bottom steps Theatre strip lighting on steps Handrails should contrast wall color

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Living Areas

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Label Appliances

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Living AreasPaint door frames in a contrasting color to the walls for greater visibility

Remove doors from rooms where privacy is not an issue

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Contrast

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Telephone Large print Speed dial

important numbers

Voice activation Free 411

▪ For visually impaired▪Requires Dr. signature

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WritingBold paper

Felt tip pen

Use magnifier or CCTV

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• When the Acrobat LCD was introduced, it created the standard for a new class of CCTV

• The portable desktop CCTV

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• Moving camera head allows patient to use this device for multiple tasks• Reading• Writing• Working with hands

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• See their own face, i.e. makeup, shaving etc.

• See others faces, i.e. grandchildren

• Distance vision

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• Auto focus 3-in-1 camera • Detachable camera for use at multiple

work stations• 19”, 22”, & 24” provide up to 82x

adjustable magnification (varies with LCD size)

• 28 available viewing modes to optimize contrast and brightness

• Line markers, object locator, remote control and more…

• Two Year Warranty

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At SchoolMajor key to adapting to visual impairment in a school setting is to have portability in the tools you use

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Magnifiers at School

Can use optical magnifiers when visual impairment is moderate

However, advantages of portable electronic magnification devices often make them ideal tool to use

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• Similar Advantages to Acrobat LCD with a few extras• Even more portable• Able to capture images

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• Excellent option for students or people who attend presentations/ conferences often

• Weighs less than three pounds• 2.4x to 30x magnification (based on17”

screen)• Camera rotates 330 degrees reading,

distance & self viewing modes• Connects to laptop, desktop computer or

monitor.

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• 28 custom color select modes

• Battery operated - up to 4 hours

• Built in LED lighting

• Auto install software/ plug & play

• 2 year warranty

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Angular Magnification

• Telescopes• Spectacle mounted: permanent mount

or clip-on• Hand held with either neck cord or finger

ring• Used for computer, music, TV - distance

or intermediate tasks

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Telescopes

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Telescopes

Bioptic Telescopes Steadier view

than hand held Some are able

to walk/drive with them

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Relative Size Magnification

Students should receive reading materials in large print when available

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Relative Distance Magnification

Visually impaired students should be given preferential seating in the classroom If student moves from 20 feet from

board to 5 feet from board, they will see letters 4X larger

Students should be allowed to use short working distances (i.e. hold reading material close to their face)

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Contrast at School

Harder to control contrast in a school environment than at home

Remember the basic concept that contrast helps and get creative in your environment at school

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Contrast at School

Teachers should be taught to present materials in high contrast Writing on boards, powerpoints etc.

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Portable Task Lamps

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GlareStudents should be allowed to use tinted lenses when necessary indoors

Use blinds etc. to control glare in room

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At WorkThe tools that will work best for

someone at work can vary greatly depending on the job

A person who works at the same desk everyday has more options because they don’t need to worry about portability

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Work AssessmentA work assessment is often

necessary to decide what tools will be best

The exam I do in the office can help determine what options are available, but the work assessment is needed to decide which of those options would be best

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• Merlin elite is a high performance desktop video magnifier (CCTV).

• HD provides a beautiful crystal clear picture and vibrant color.

• Text-to-speech• Experience the joy of reading

with the push of a button.

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• Sony HD auto focus camera – work on hobbies and see small details.

• 24” High resolution HD LCD.• 28 viewing modes allows you to

personalize Merlin elite-perfect for reading newspapers, magazines and doing crossword puzzles.

• Screen easily pivots horizontally and vertically-providing the most comfortable viewing position.

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Work Computer

Four variables we can control with computer Size of monitor (relative size

magnification) Size of print on monitor, i.e. Zoom print

up (relative size magnification) Distance person is from monitor (relative

distance magnification) Contrast of material on screen

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Merlin LCD Plus Full computer connectivity Split-screen mode Horizontal and vertical line markers and

windowing modes Feature Kit and foot pedal control included 7 viewing modes to optimize contrast &

brightness 2.7 to 85x adjustable magnification (varies

with LCD screen size) Computer compatible with toggle capability

(additional hardware required)

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28 custom programmable color select options available

Auto focus 19″, 22″, or 24″ LCD monitor Fully assembled, one-piece unit is ready to use Simple built-in controls move with the screen Fast response, high quality LCD for a clear crisp

picture Screen pivots, tilts and swivels in all directions

for your comfort Adjustable brightness 3 year warranty

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Contrast and Illumination

Use concepts presented earlier to enhance contrast, increase illumination, and control glare

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Thank You!

To Schedule a Free – No Obligation in Home

Demonstration

Call: 888-811-3161

Email: [email protected]

www.enhancedvision.com


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