Computer for Persons with Visually Impairment: A Door to Education, Information and Employment

Abstract

There is a general social stigma attached to blindness, which is virtually inescapable. This stereotype affects education and employment opportunities for the visually impaired. As such, employers tend to rely more on sighted employees than visually impaired ones. Contrary to popular belief, it is found that a visually impaired person can perform just as well as a sighted person in the classroom and in the workplace. Simply, they have not been afforded the opportunity to prove so.One way to remedy this nationwide problem is through the utilization of Information Communication Technology (ICT). Using specific computer software, hardware, accessories, and other tools, visually impaired people can advance in both education and employment. Access to such computer technology is essential in promoting positive growth for visually impaired people.The paper reflects the problems encountered, and the future course of action for creating access of visually impaired persons to computer technologies.