Examines the global eyeglasses market, identifies critical barriers to access, and proposes strategies to improve affordability and distribution of eyeglasses, especially in underserved regions.
Survey Report: The Critical Need for Practitioner Training in Assistive Technology (AT) to Better Serve Learners with Visual Impairments
This report from 2022 provides a snapshot of challenges and wishes of 1,035 individuals providing support to AT users who are blind, have low vision, or are deafblind, many of whom have additional disabilities.
Details
Publisher Name:
Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)
Publisher Website:
https://www.atia.org/
Publication Year:
2022
Languages:
English
Country or Region:
United States of America
Categories:
Report
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