Assistive Technology for Visual Impairment: Innovations, Impact, and Inclusion

Yukti Gupta

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61850

Assistive Technology for Visual Impairment: Innovations, Impact, and Inclusion

Author(s)	Ms. Yukti Gupta
Country	India
Abstract	Assistive technology (AT) for individuals with visual impairment has emerged as a critical driver of independence, accessibility, and inclusion. With advancements in digital innovation, individuals with partial or total vision loss can now navigate, communicate, learn, and participate in society more equitably than ever before (World Health Organization [WHO], 2023). This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of assistive technologies tailored for persons with visual impairment, discussing their classification, functions, and practical applications across various life domains such as education, mobility, communication, and employment. The chapter begins by framing the concept of visual impairment within the broader context of disability and the social model of inclusion, which views disability as a product of environmental and social barriers rather than individual limitations (Oliver, 1990). It then explores a wide range of assistive tools, from traditional tactile aids to cutting-edge artificial intelligence-powered devices (WIPO, 2020). The significance of accessible educational tools like screen readers and Braille notetakers is examined alongside mobility-enabling tools such as smart canes and GPS-based navigation systems (Miele, 2020). The chapter also highlights key international and national policy frameworks that facilitate access to assistive technologies, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD, 2006) and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act in India (2016). Despite significant progress, challenges such as high costs, limited awareness, inadequate training, and infrastructural barriers persist (WHO, 2023). The chapter critically evaluates these issues while presenting future directions that emphasize universal design, affordability, and inclusive digital ecosystems. Ultimately, this chapter advocates for a rights-based, user-centric approach to assistive technology, aiming to bridge the accessibility divide and empower people with visual impairment to lead fuller, more autonomous lives.
Keywords	Assistive Technology; Visual Impairment; Accessibility, Inclusion, Disability Rights
Field	Sociology > Education
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-27
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61850
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbdr6v

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