ABSTRACT
This chapter provides supplier details for independent living aids, access technology and accessible education resources and a list of materials provided on the accompanying compact discs. It provides information on obtaining braille, large print, Moon and audio learning resource materials, and a list of useful organisations and websites that provide information and advice on issues relating to visual impairment. It is recommended that the first point of contact for any help regarding equipment and resources should be the local authority sensory support service. They may already have a supply of equipment and resources available for pupils with visual impairment. Adapt-IT supplies a range of equipment and computer aids including braille embossers, braille displays, braille and large print keyboards, braille software, read and scan software and stand-alone scanners, screen reader software, screen magnifier software and video magnifiers. Aspire Consultancy provides a range of access technology including braille displays, braille embossers, keyboards, screen readers, screen magnifiers, scanning software and video magnifiers.
