Closed circuit television
Definition: CCTV (also known as a video magnifier) is a magnifying aid for people with some useful vision. Printed material and objects can be placed under a camera and the magnified image is displayed on a television screen or computer monitor. They are mostly used for reading, but can also be used for writing and other activities such as sewing.
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http://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/computersphones/pages/glossary.aspx
Services mentioning Closed circuit television
The
children's fund was established to help meet the needs of children who have impaired vision, by providing special needs
grants and specialist equipment. Many families with young children who have
vision impairments will have experienced lengthy
delays and numerous application forms when applying for essential equipment like a
CCTV</a> system or specialist computer software. We hope to be able to attract enough support to be able to help meet some of these needs.
Demonstrations of Dolphin computer systems and
CCTV</a> Electronic Magnification by Enhanced Vision and Optilec.
Sensory impairment aids for everyday living such as mobile phones, talking clocks and watches, fully equipped kitchen demonstrating various aids,
CCTVS etc. There are also demonstration facilities for other
disabilities eg Tunstall equipment.
