My theme for the 2021 Blogging from A to Z April Challenge is to give an overview of what it is like to be visually impaired and to address some of the misconceptions regarding the blind and low vision community.
Technology has come a long way in the last decades. This is true in the area of assistive technology. Artificial intelligence allows a computer to recognize images, read text aloud and now it is possible for these types of software to read handwritten documents.
This has opened the door to those that are blind or have low vision allowing them to access many items independently. This technology is now available on cell phones expanding accessibility.
In this post I want to highlight the KNFB Reader. As of 2025 the KNFB Reader app is now called OneStep Reader.
This app is able to read printed material from brochures to receipts to product labels. The app converts the text to speech and to braille when connected to a refreshable braille display. The app also assists with PDF accessibility.
Jazmin Ruiz 
I haven’t tried the KNFB reader yet, but I really want to.
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Technology is going a long way in assisting people who have physical challenges. The way they overcome their obstacles is very inspiring
https://pagesfromjayashree.blogspot.com/2021/04/m-for-muggle.html
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