Increase the use of assistive and adaptive devices by people with vision loss — V‑09 - Healthy People 2030

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Most Recent Data:
13.5 percent (2023) *

Target:
17.1 percent ¹ *

Desired Direction:
Increase desired

Baseline:
13.5 percent of adults 18 years and over with visual impairment used assistive and adaptive devices in 2023 ² *

* Age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population.

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Increase the use of assistive and adaptive devices by persons with visual impairment

Target-Setting Method

Percentage point improvement

Data Source: National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), CDC/NCHS

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Summary

Assistive and adaptive devices can improve quality of life for people with vision loss, but many people with vision loss don’t use them. Strategies like recommending these devices during vision rehab and including visual aids in smartphones or screen readers can help more people with vision loss use assistive and adaptive devices.

Topics: Sensory or Communication Disorders, People With Disabilities

Workgroup: Vision Workgroup

1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.

2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.

Increase the use of assistive and adaptive devices by people with vision loss — V‑09

Status: Baseline only

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