A number of assistive technologies have been developed that can be used by blind students to overcome accessibility barriers. Many of these technologies are available to PCC students through Disability Services. In some cases, blind students can also receive educational grants to purchase assistive technologies for their personal use. Some of the technologies available include:
Note that many of these technologies also support Universal Design for Learning and can benefit many of your sighted students, including students with other impairments. For example, screen reader programs can benefit students with certain cognitive impairments and learning disabilities, and keyboard shortcuts can also benefit students with a range of motor impairments.