When someone is born or develops a visual impairment, it is comforting to know that there are adaptive technological items that can be used to assist these visually impaired people. As there are many different types and severity's of visual impairment, there are many different types of technological devices that can be used to help them live more "normal" lives. Some adaptive technology for the visually impaired is virtually undetected by others while some are more noticeable to the eyes of those around them.i never thought that it would be possible for the children with visual impairment to 'see' emotions but i am happy that recent discoveries prioritize the wellness of those children. It gives new opportunities for social interactions for the visually impaired. in this case, they will feel more loved and not a burden of the society.
This thesis addresses a challenging problem: how to let visually impaired "see" others' emotions. To make this possible the research group has developed a new technology based on an ordinary web camera, hardware as small as a coin, and a tactile display. This enables the visually impaired to directly interpret human emotions.
There is untapped potential that is yet to be discovered in the world of adaptations and adaptive technology for the visually impaired. These technological devices and the research being done to create more adaptive technology have the potential to change the way the visually impaired are looked at by society. These evolving technologies have the potential to eventually allow the visually impaired to live independent lives no matter the severity of the visual disability he/she has.
How i wish it will be avaible here in the Philippines so that pupils here would have the chance to use it.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100427111447.htm
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