Technological Solutions for the Partially Sighted?

Jakeg asks: "My gran is currently losing her vision at a rapid rate and I'd desperately like to use technology to help her as best I can. She's used email on a computer before but is generally nervous of computers and technology. She's applied for talking books which come on tapes and CDs, some using DAISY . Can anyone here who is themselves partially sighted/blind, or knows someone who is, suggest what else I can do/buy for her? I was thinking perhaps of an DAP (MP3) jukebox loaded with her favourite music and audio books (which I could download from where?), which I could add more to every now and then. Solutions -must- be very easy to use, especially without good vision. I have a budget of around UKP500 (US$800)."

Comments

It Depends on what your're Trying to Achieve

[afriguru]

Can anyone here who is themselves partially sighted/blind, or knows someone who is, suggest what else I can do/buy for her?

You should indicate if you're

• Trying to give a gift
• Trying to help her cope better with the situation
• Trying to revent the eyesight from getting worse
• etc

I'd like to suggest that 'technology' is the last thing on her mind right now. Help her with or without 'technology'.