Assistive Technologies for Blind and Low Vision People

Screen readers: convert text on computers and smartphones into speech or Braille (e.g. JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
Magnification software: enlarges text and images on screen for people with low vision (e.g. ZoomText)
Braille displays: refreshable devices that translate digital text into Braille in real time
Smartphone accessibility: built-in tools (voice commands, screen magnifiers, colour contrast settings, object recognition apps)
Navigation tools: GPS-based apps and devices designed for pedestrians with visual impairment (e.g. BlindSquare, Lazarillo)
Everyday technology: talking watches, tactile or large-print keyboards, smart home assistants (Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri)