Uploaded August 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Accessible personal digital assistants commonly referred to as PDAs are versatile and portable. They can serve many purposes for people who are blind or visually impaired: The model shown in this scene can function as a word processor to take notes and create documents; as an address book to keep track of contacts; as a calendar to manage appointments; and as a calculator. They can also be used to check e-mail, browse the Internet and even obtain traveling directions through the use of an optional GPS feature.
afb.org/info/living-with-vision-loss/using-technology/assistive-technology-videos/transcript-of-accessible-pdas/1235
Accessible personal digital assistants commonly referred to as PDAs are versatile and portable. They can serve many purposes for people who are blind or visually impaired: The model shown in this scene can function as a word processor to take notes and create documents; as an address book to keep track of contacts; as a calendar to manage appointments; and as a calculator. They can also be used to check e-mail, browse the Internet and even obtain traveling directions through the use of an optional GPS feature.
afb.org/info/living-with-vision-loss/using-technology/assistive-technology-videos/transcript-of-accessible-pdas/1235
