Low Vision Literacy

Redefining Access to Reading and Writing for individuals with Low Vision in Greece

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For the first time in Greece, Vision Rehabilitation | SEC launches Low Vision Literacy, an awareness and intervention campaign dedicated to access to reading and writing for people with low vision.

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Low vision does not mean the end of reading. With appropriate assessment, evidence-based strategies and modern assistive technologies, reading and writing can remain essential parts of education, employment and everyday life. ​Low Vision Literacy addresses the needs of children, adults and seniors with visual impairment who rely on their remaining vision.

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The campaign promotes:

• Evidence-based reading techniques for individuals with low vision

• Improved reading speed, accuracy and endurance

• Effective use of magnification and assistive devices

• Optimization of contrast, lighting, text presentation and ergonomics

• Development of functional reading and writing strategies for real-world demands​

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More than a service, Low Vision Literacy represents a step toward inclusion, accessibility and equal participation. By introducing this campaign in Greece, a critical gap in vision rehabilitation is addressed, supporting lifelong learning, independence and quality of life.

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Reading and writing are human rights. Literacy must be accessible.