Assistive Technology

Re “Giving the Blind a Better Picture of Film Action,” Dec. 6. Kudos to the Center for Partially Sighted, the Sight and Sound Foundation and describedmedia.com for the event that allowed people with visual impairments to experience the joy of the movies. Assistive technology devices dramatically change people’s lives and allow them to do things they normally wouldn’t dream of. Assistive technology -- tools and resources used on a daily basis by millions of people with disabilities -- helps people with disabilities improve the quality of life. They can be as simple as modified eating utensils. There are many resources in finding assistive technology, including the AT Network ([800] 390-2699, TTY [800] 900-0706, atnet.org), which provides free information and referrals.

Jennifer Mansfield

Marketing Coordinator

AT Network

Sacramento