What Is VIS?
VIS is an educational tool that can be used to inform computer users about what it is like to use a computer with a disability. When the program runs, it manipulates the images on the user\’s screen so that it seems like the user has a visual impairment such as colorblindness or macular degeneration among others. The user will be able to pick which visual impairment to use and the severity of the impairment. VIS can be used for many purposes. Among the intended purposes are: • Aiding teachers in their lessons about visual impairments. • Helping the friends and family members of a person with visual impairments understand that personfs condition. • Simulating to Web Designers and Software Designers what it is like to have a visual impairment so they can design their product with accessibility in mind. We will post screen shots of VIS in action as soon as possible.
