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I know I have heard about tablets for visually impaired but I can't find them. My mom has a regular tablet and uses large print but her eyesight is getting much worse. Thanks.
Also, try different types of fonts, one may work better than what the person is using now. Also try different colors for the wording. Example, on our TV "closed caption", we have it set for a very dark pink, we found it was so much easier to read.
Contact your Division of Blind Services and get a social worker assigned for your mom.
They can assist you in what services and items are available. Your mom's eye doctor can also refer her to a Low Vision facility for assistance.
As my dad's vision declined we went to the local low vision clinic for reading glasses, lighted magnifiers, special lamps and several sessions of training.
FYI all apple products such as tablets have assessability features built in. You may experiment with font size but also brightness and contrast adjustments.
So my FIL has been seeing a Low-Vision specialist through the VA. And they offer all kinds of options so we've been seeing all kinds of toys here lately. The only drawback is that HE needs to tell them what he needs rather than them showing him options, unless they just draw out of him what some of his needs are.
Anyway - here are a couple of options that we have come up with. Some are reasonably affordable and others are ridiculous and I can't believe that the VA actually paid for it!
So first, we got him a 24 inch CURVED monitor - for any web surfing. And we ensured that the resolution is set to the largest we can set it to and the magnification is set to the highest we can manage to fit the most we can fit on the screen. The curve allows for the full use of the screen.
The VA sent him a magnifying light - that he can use to look through to view his phone.
Recently they approved him for what they call a CCTV magnifier - which is basically a magnifier box. This one is PRICEY!! Kind of like an old school projector and they run in the thousands. He can use it to read his mail, the newspaper, any type of books and it magnifies it up on this projector screen that is bigger like a CCTV screen that I believe the one they are sending him is also 24 inches. I don't know if that would work for a tablet but honestly I think that a bigger monitor for a computer would solve the issue just as well if it's not a paper reading issue.
They have also sent him magnifying glasses. There are magnifier screens you can put on top of the computer screen.
Thank you so much for responding. I will check into these options. I really appreciate your help!
My mom has an tablet and reads her kindle books and with large font. Unfortunately, she has been able to do this for 3 years but at 95 now, she is having extreme difficulty reading becuase her macular degeneration has gotten much worse.
What does your mom use her tablet for? For general web surfing she may do better with the larger screen available on a laptop, or perhaps desktop with a large monitor. Other than that I think that it is the software rather than the devise that will enhance accessibility, giving her the ability to change fonts and backgrounds as well as have text read to her.
Thank you for responding. The only thing she does is read on her tablet using the kindle app. She uses the largest font but it is no longer helpful for her. Her macular degeneration is getting too difficult for her to see much. Thank you so much!
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
They can assist you in what services and items are available. Your mom's eye doctor can also refer her to a Low Vision
facility for assistance.
As my dad's vision declined we went to the local low vision clinic for reading glasses, lighted magnifiers, special lamps and several sessions of training.
FYI all apple products such as tablets have assessability features built in.
You may experiment with font size but also brightness and contrast adjustments.
Anyway - here are a couple of options that we have come up with. Some are reasonably affordable and others are ridiculous and I can't believe that the VA actually paid for it!
So first, we got him a 24 inch CURVED monitor - for any web surfing. And we ensured that the resolution is set to the largest we can set it to and the magnification is set to the highest we can manage to fit the most we can fit on the screen. The curve allows for the full use of the screen.
The VA sent him a magnifying light - that he can use to look through to view his phone.
Recently they approved him for what they call a CCTV magnifier - which is basically a magnifier box. This one is PRICEY!! Kind of like an old school projector and they run in the thousands. He can use it to read his mail, the newspaper, any type of books and it magnifies it up on this projector screen that is bigger like a CCTV screen that I believe the one they are sending him is also 24 inches. I don't know if that would work for a tablet but honestly I think that a bigger monitor for a computer would solve the issue just as well if it's not a paper reading issue.
They have also sent him magnifying glasses. There are magnifier screens you can put on top of the computer screen.
There are also software programs you can use.
My mom has an tablet and reads her kindle books and with large font. Unfortunately, she has been able to do this for 3 years but at 95 now, she is having extreme difficulty reading becuase her macular degeneration has gotten much worse.
Thank you so much!