Every four years, these talented individuals are offered an opportunity to compete in the Paralympics Games.
What’s Missing?
Even with such accomplishments under their belts, athletes such as Magana and Miller still miss out on activities like reading. Thanks to special software and electronic magnifiers , it is now possible for anyone declared legally blind to enjoy the same books, newspapers, and internet sites anyone else can.
It was back in 2006 that ABiSee introduced its first low vision reading aid. Zoom-Ex, an OCR scanner that translates written text into the spoken word at lightning speeds, is their premier vision assistive device for computer users. Since that time, the company has been dedicated to continually developing new products for the visually impaired and upgrading the technology used in their core vision aids. Subsequent products, such as the Zoom-Twix aimed at students with its ability to read and save textbooks and at the same time view and save magnified images of the white board, have greatly enhanced the chances to succeed at school and in life for anyone suffering from vision loss.
If you or someone you know is currently struggling with a complete or gradual loss of vision, it is important to stay positive and retain a can-do attitude. Remember athletes like Magana and Miller who have not allowed a vision handicap to get in their way. And take heart that there are many very effective