Blindness and Low Vision Resources

Based on feedback, we're providing a variety of resources for specific disabilities. Please note that this list is not all encompassing. To receive individual consultation, please reach out to dmshelp@ucdavis.edu.

Blindness/Low Vision

Disability Management Services assists managers/supervisors and blind/low vision applicants and employees in the interactive process to explore and implement effective accommodations.  

As a manager/supervisor, if a blind/low vision employee or applicant for employment is requesting an accommodation, please ask them what they need and reach out to Disability Management Services for assistance. Joshua Hori and Disability Management Services are available for consultation and guidance but managers/supervisors are responsible for providing the necessary accommodations. 

Examples of Accommodations for Blindness/Low Vision 

  • Software 
    • Screen reading software – software that scans and reads the content on computers screens aloud. Users can navigate the computer using voice commands.  
    • Speech/Voice to Text – software that converts speech into text  
    • Zoomtext – software that enlarges or magnifies everything on the computer screen 
  • Equipment -  
    • Larger computer monitors  
    • Desktop magnifiers  
    • Locator dots and/or large print keyboard labels for keyboard navigation 

Accommodation Resources