CONCLUSION
The findings of this study clearly show that as a
nation, our ODL institutions have done very little to
provide for assistive technology for people with
visual impairments. A lot still needs to be done if any
meaningful changes are to be seen. There is lack of
commitment, materials continue to be presented in
ordinary print even when clearly unnecessary.
Modern assistive technology is conspicuous by its
absence. The internet remains inaccessible. There is
no evidence of use of assistive technology during
tutorials. Very few tutors are Braille literate. While
peers were forthcoming in terms of assistance, they
also had limitations in the effective use of the
technology that people with visual impairments rely
on. Braille machines are few. On the whole access
and support for assistive devices remains a pipe
dream.