- The White Cane - This is accessible by people of all ages and is used to check for objects in a person's walking path, changes in the walking surface and to check for dangers. It can also be used to support a person's weight who may also have a phyiscal disability. The person would need to be trained to use this tool.
- Braille - A system of raised dots that allows people who are blind or visually impaired to read and write through touch. Training is necessary to use braille as a form of communication.
- Service Dogs - A dog that is paired with a person who is blind or visually impaired and helps that person to get around. Also, the dog can be trained to alert for help, help with mobility challenges and pick up dropped items.
For people who are visually impaired, the following low tech options could be useful:
- Anti-Glare Paper - Anti-glare paper reduces the reflection of light making the text easier to read.
- Large Print Text - Text that is made larger so it is easier to read.
Magnifiers - Magnifiers are used to enlarge the size of text. There are many different shapes and sizes and they are inexpensive.
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