Looking for the best gift is not an easy task. We understand this. Hence, through this article, we shall feature gift ideas which you could consider purchasing for your visually impaired techie friends/family.
With technology being innovated and developed continuously, it is not surprising that there are state of the art gadgets that are specifically designed for over 250 million visually impaired individuals. There are numerous items you could choose from. Through this article, we shall recommend the following products:
- Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
- Talking Wrist Watch
- Big Button Remote
- OrCam MyEye2
- Extra Large Talking Button Clock
- 3X Large Full-Page Magnifier
- Handheld Portable Video Digital Magnifier
Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Mechanical gaming keyboard by ABKONCORE is one of the best ideas to give as a gift to a visually impaired techie who uses computers to play games.
Features and Benefits
- It comes with Anti-Ghosting features which allows its user to press multiple keys for complex commands
- GTMX blue switch feature which is perfect for those who needs distinct audible click
- Rainbow LED backlight
- Ergonomic Keycap Configuration. The keys have different heights for precise key input
- It is comfortable to use
- Comes with a Cherry Stabilizer which ensures it will not get distorted
- It is durable
- Reliable for typing
Limitation/s
- The print on the keyboard is not large
Talking Wrist Watch
This Atomic Talking Wrist Watch will tell you the time and date loudly. All you need to do is push a button and it will speak to you.
Features and Benefits
- It allows you to set your time zone automatically to the official US atomic clock time
- Comes with illuminated hands which makes it easy to see
- Large and easy to read numbers
- Unisex style
- Adjustable leather band
Limitations
- Some users do not like the style of the watch
- Though the watch tells the time accurately through is talking part, its hands sometimes are not accurate
We highly recommend Flipper Big Button Remote which provides easier watching for those who have low vision and elderly people.
Features and Benefits
- Allows you to set 25 to 30 favorite channels
- It eliminates for you to scroll to find what you channel you want
- It comes with Setting lock. This prevents you from pressing the wrong button or reprogramming accidentally your remote
- It could replace your remote for cable and TV. It is considered as universal remote
- Works with infrared devices such as TV, cable set top boxes and soundbars
- Comes with a one-year warranty
- Telephone and email support
Limitations
- Does not work on all cable boxes such as Xfinity
- It takes too much time to switch channels
OrCam MyEye 2
This is an advanced assistive device which is wearable and powered by AI. It is a lightweight smart camera designed specifically for the blind and visually impaired. It could be attached magnetically to most eyeglasses frames.
Features and Benefits
- Has the ability to recognize faces and products in real time
- The device is operated with voice activated commands and hand gestures
- Small
- Portable
- Wireless
- Does not need internet connection to work
- Comes in multiple languages – English, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, French, German, Hebrew, Spanish, Danish, Polish Norwegian, Dutch, Finnish, Czech and Romanian
- Comes with two-year warranty
- Free training online
Limitations:
- Hearing impaired individuals could not use it
- Fully charged battery could last up to 2 hours
- Takes 40 minutes to fully charge
- Expensive
This Extra Large Talking Button Clock is specifically designed for visually impaired individuals and the elderly.
Features and Benefits
- Provides you the time
- If you push the button twice, you will hear the date
- The voice is English American male
- It only needs 3 AAA batteries (not included)
- It includes an alarm
- Has two voice settings low and high
Limitations
- Only comes in English language
- The button on the bottom of the clock is small which makes it difficult to set the time, date and alarm.
- The volume control is limited and it only has two settings.
This comes with a lit viewing area which has 12 LED lights perfect for visually impaired.
Features and Benefits
- Legs could flip out which enables reading the entire page easier.
- It has a magnification of 300%
- Does not distort text
- Comes in 12 Ultra-bright built-in LEDs which could last more than 25,000 hours without having to worry about overheating.
- Could be powered by a USB cable or 3 AAA batteries
- Provides clear image quality
- 11×8.5 size which could cover a full page
- Gentle and adjustable brightness levels
- Could be hung around your neck
- Portable
Limitation/s
- Some users have reported images appear distorted
This mobile electronic reading aid is perfect for those who have visual problems such as glaucoma, optic atrophy, cataracts, muscular degeneration, nystagmus, low vision and many more.
Features and Benefits
- 5-inch screen
- comes with 4-32X magnification
- Rechargeable batteries which could last for 4 hours
- Automatic shutdown after 2 minutes of non-usage
- Comes in multiple color modes
- Has double camera design
- Automatic data storage
- No light interference
Limitation/s:
- Not recommended for severely visually impaired