visually impaired
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a significant limitation in the sense of sight; having greatly reduced vision. This term is often used as a respectful and descriptive alternative to words like "blind," as it can encompass a wide range of vision loss, from partial sight to total blindness.
Usage
- The term "visually impaired" is used to describe a person's condition. It is considered a neutral and person-first descriptor.
- It is commonly used in formal, educational, and legal contexts.
- Example: "The museum offers special tours for visually impaired visitors."
Examples
- Adjective:
- Schools provide resources to support visually impaired students.
- Many visually impaired people use assistive technologies like screen readers.
- The organization advocates for the rights of the visually impaired.
Advanced Usage
- "People who are visually impaired": This phrasing emphasizes the person first, rather than the condition. It is often preferred in sensitive or formal writing.
- The new software was designed with input from people who are visually impaired.
- "Visual impairment" (noun): The condition of being visually impaired.
- He was born with a visual impairment.
Variants and Related Words
- Vision impairment (n): Another term for visual impairment.
- Low vision (n): A term often used for significant visual impairment that cannot be fully corrected, where some useful sight remains.
- Blind (adj): Having little to no perception of light or form. "Visually impaired" is a broader category that may include some people who identify as blind.
Synonyms
- Sight-impaired
- Having low vision
Related Phrases
- Assistive technology for the visually impaired: Devices and software designed to help with daily tasks.
- Accessibility for the visually impaired: The design of products, devices, services, or environments to be usable by people with visual impairments.
Adjective
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having greatly reduced vision
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