Consumer Resource Guide

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Information about the world of “high tech”, including the information super highway, document scanners, computers with speech, Braille and/or large print adaptations, as well as other advances in technology, are available from a variety of sources. The following list is not intended to be complete.

ABVI-Goodwill: For information about the wide range of adaptive equipment, vendors, assessment and training for the world of work, and on-the-job assistance for employers, contact the Adaptive Technology Center at
(585) 697-5753 or (585) 697-5754.

AccessWorld® Technology and People with Visual Impairments: ( www.afb.org/aw).Published bimonthly by American Foundation for the Blind, AccessWorld is a free, web-based magazine that includes cutting-edge product evaluations, practical tips on using technology, interviews with industry leaders, and more. Sign up for AccessWorld Extra e-mail newsletter and alerts.

Assistive Technology Database (www.afb.org/prodMain.asp A comprehensive listing of hundreds of high- and low-tech products used by people who are blind or visually impaired. Search for a specific product or browse by product name, product category or manufacturer. Learn which products match your needs and link to in-depth product reviews and ratings from the American Foundation for the Blind.