Assistive Technologies and Employability of visually impaired person

Abstract

This article aims to present the concept of assistive technologies, as well as performing an interface between
the main assistive technologies used for the employability of people with visual impairment. Assuming
that assistive technology is a relatively new area of knowledge, the proposal is enhace the interdisciplinarity
that characterizes this area and the importance of it as fundamental resource accessibility, autonomy and
independence. Finally, it will be presented the main assistive technologies and those with the best
performance for professional inclusion of people with visual impairment.