Blind and Vision Impairment: Camera Scanners and OCR 

Having technology that can easily read a hardcopy that a student has just come across in the library allows for greater ease in undertaking self-directed research. The PEARL camera with OpenBook software package, the ReadIt Air or the Kurzweil 1000 used with a portable AbiSee camera each allow for this. These products are designed for users who are blind or vision impaired.