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Vision - Image Enlargement Software

Line Item Description

This support item is classified as Assistive Technology (AT) within the NDIS, specifically focusing on Image Enlargement Software (often referred to as screen magnification software).

Device Function and Benefit:

This is a specialised software program installed on a computer or digital device. It is designed to assist participants with low vision by allowing them to zoom in on and enlarge elements displayed on the screen, including text, icons, graphics, and digital images, far beyond the capability of standard operating system zoom functions.

Key Features and Impact:

Customisable Magnification: Users can control the level of magnification, adjust colour schemes for optimal contrast (e.g., high-contrast colours), and choose cursor and pointer enhancements to track their location on the magnified screen.

Access to Digital Information: The software is critical for enabling participants with low vision to access and interact with digital content for education, employment, communication, and leisure activities, thereby promoting social and economic participation.

Working and Studying: It is frequently used in professional and academic settings where the participant must read and process large amounts of electronic information, such as documents, spreadsheets, and websites.

Compatibility: The software is integrated with the participant's device (desktop, laptop, or tablet) and works in conjunction with various applications to make the entire digital environment accessible.

This Assistive Technology requires professional assessment and prescription, typically by a qualified Low Vision Specialist or Assistive Technology Assessor, to ensure the selected software package is compatible with the user’s device and meets their specific visual and functional requirements.