Internet Access for the Visually Impaired

This dissertation for a Master's in Technical Communication investigates Internet access for the blind and visually impaired, and the extent to which online participation and their access to information are comparable to that enjoyed by the able-sighted. The findings provide a snapshot of Internet usage patterns among the visually disadvantaged community in Malta and discuss the barriers in the way of its full and proficient use of the Internet.The final chapter carries recommendations on angles of reflection meriting more in-depth study. The primary recommendation is, however, that of an assistive-ware driven reading mode framework, residing alongside the default website architectures designed for the able-sighted.