Looking for gift ideas for technicians with visual impairments? The world of technology has leveled the playing field by developing cutting-edge devices for 250 million visually impaired people.
There are many items specially designed for the visually impaired.
This article will offer you the following products to make your shopping a little easier.
- Mechanical gaming keyboard
- Talking wristwatch
- Large button remote control
- OrCam MyEye 2
- Extra Large Talking Button Clock
- Large 3X Full Page Magnifier
- Handheld Portable Video Digital Magnifier
Mechanical gaming keyboard
A rainbow LED backlit gaming keyboard, ABKONCORE K595 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is an ideal gift for visually impaired technicians who use computers for gaming.
Features and Benefits
- Anti-Ghosting allows the user to press multiple keys to send complex commands and is highly recommended for the visually impaired.
- Rainbow LED backlight reduces glare
- GTMX Blue Switch is suitable for users who want or need a distinctive audible click with a strong sense of touch
- Cherry Stabilizer prevents distortion, improves durability, and enables reliable writing
- The ergonomic configuration of the Keycap has different heights for precise key entry and increased comfort
Limitation
The impression on the keyboard is not very large.
Talking wristwatch
Small watch faces are a challenge for the visually impaired. ATOMIC! Talking wristwatch will speak the time and date clearly and loudly with the push of a button.
Features and Benefits
- Set your time zone to automatically use the official time of the American atomic clock
- Large, easy-to-read numbers
- Easy-to-see luminous hands
- Adjustable leather band
- Unisex style
Limits
Some users do not like the fact that the watch is not very stylish. Others have reported that although the speaking part of the watch indicates the correct time, sometimes the hands do not.
Those who cannot see clearly enough to set the time zone will have to ask someone else to do so.
Large button remote control
Specially designed for the visually impaired, blind and elderly, the Flipper Big Button Remote Control makes it easy to watch TV.
Features and Benefits
- Set 25-30 of your favorite channels, eliminating the need to scroll to find what you want
- There is a setting lock to avoid pressing the wrong button by mistake or accidentally reprogramming the remote
- Acts as a universal replacement remote for cable and TV
- Works with infrared devices, including televisions, sound bars, and set-top boxes
- Offers a one-year warranty and phone and email support.
Limits
Flipper doesn’t work with all cable boxes like Xfinity. Some users have reported random behavior and taking too long to change channels.
OrCam MyEye 2
OrCam MyEye 2 is an advanced wearable assistive device powered by artificial intelligence.
This is a lightweight smart camera for the blind and visually impaired that magnetically attaches to most eyeglass frames.
Features and Benefits
- Users of this product can recognize faces, products and more in real time
- The device works with voice commands and hand gestures.
- Small, portable and wireless
- Does not require internet connection.
- Available in multiple languages, including English, Italian, Portuguese, French, Swedish, Hebrew, German, Spanish, Polish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Czech, and Romanian.
- Free training is available online
- It comes with a 2 year warranty.
Limits
Since the device allows users to access visual information transmitted by audio, people with hearing impairments will not be able to use it.
OrCam MyEye works in part from hand gestures, so anyone using it should have full control over hand and head movements.
A fully charged battery only lasts 2 hours and takes about 40 minutes to fully charge.
Some users have said that the price is excessively high.
Extra Large Talking Button Clock
The Extra Large Talking Button Clock is designed for the blind, visually impaired or the elderly.
Features and Benefits
- Press the big blue button to hear the time.
- Press the button again for the date
- The voice is an American English man
- Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included)
- Includes alarm
- It has two voice settings, low and high
Limits
The watch only speaks English.
The button at the bottom of the watch is small and makes setting the time, date, and alarm difficult.
Volume control is limited to only two settings. Even the low setting is very high.
Large 3X Full Page Magnifier
Large Full Page 3X Magnifier Provides an evenly lit viewing area with 12 LED lights for the visually impaired.
Features and Benefits
- Legs fold down to make it easy to read a full page without having to move the magnifying glass
- Up to 300% magnification to read fine print and reduce eyestrain
- The text is not distorted
- 12 built-in super-bright LEDs that last over 25,000 hours without overheating or draining
- Can be powered with a USB cable (included) or 3 AAA batteries (not included)
- Clear image quality and minimal distortion, ideal for visually impaired consumers
- 11 “x 8.5” format to cover a full page
- Smooth and adjustable brightness levels (50% -100%)
- Hang it around your neck (lanyard included) to keep your hands free or hold it in your hand
- Portable and durable construction
Limits
Some users have reported that the images appear distorted.
If someone needs a magnification level greater than 3X, the product will not work for them.
Handheld Portable Video Digital Magnifier
Koolertron 5.0 Inch Portable Video Digital Magnifier is a mobile electronic reading aid for people with visual problems such as glaucoma, cataracts, optic atrophy, macular degeneration, low vision, nystagmus and high myopia.
Features and Benefits
- 5-inch screen with 4-32X magnification
- Rechargeable batteries that last 4 hours.
- Multiple color modes
- Auto power off after 2 minutes of inactivity
- Dual camera design for near and far view
- Automatic data storage for viewing and playback at any time.
- No light interference with the electronic curtain.
Limitation
This product is not recommended for people with severe visual impairment.
Do your Christmas shopping earlier this year. Choose from any of the gifts above for friends, family, and colleagues who are tech savvy and have low vision.
