Assistive Technology

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Hello all,

I was wondering if people would like to share their experiences of assistive technology, and talk about what really works for them?

I know that Nystagmus can have numerous variations, but I myself like to live day-to-day in as standard a way as possible, and I am therefore heartened by some of the more mainstream-looking assistive technology now out there (I have just brought myself a large number, talking watch from an RNIB resource centre for example).

However, I am just starting to come to terms with understanding that I really could help myself, and reduce the levels of fatigue which I find happen all too often, with other assistive technology. For example I'm wondering if a Kapten Plus voice-controlled GPS would be helpful to me, so that I am not losing focus on the road by checking google maps on my phone all the time.

I put this in the employment section as it seems most relevant, but I know that Disabled Student Allowances exist, and have recently benefited from this myself - however my feelings on the supplied technology are mixed. The most bespoke items have proven the most useful.

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Hello all,I was wondering if people would like to share their experiences of assistive technology, and talk about what really works for them?I know that Nystagmus can have numerous variations, but I myself like to live day-to-day in as standard a way as possible, and I am therefore heartened by some of the more mainstream-looking assistive technology now out there (I have just brought myself a large number, talking watch from an RNIB resource centre for example).However, I am just starting to come to terms with understanding that I really could help myself, and reduce the levels of fatigue which I find happen all too often, with other assistive technology. For example I'm wondering if a Kapten Plus voice-controlled GPS would be helpful to me, so that I am not losing focus on the road by checking google maps on my phone all the time.I put this in the employment section as it seems most relevant, but I know that Disabled Student Allowances exist, and have recently benefited from this myself - however my feelings on the supplied technology are mixed. The most bespoke items have proven the most useful.

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