RECOMMENDATIONS
On the basis of the findings of the study the following
recommendations are proposed that:
ODL institutions reflect on the needs of people
with visual impairments especially with a view
to improve on the availability of assistive
technology
ODL institutions ensure the setting up of fully
fledged departments with qualified personnel
which will deal with all issues and concerns of
learners with visual impairments
There be comprehensive legislation and policies
that compel ODL and other institutions to put in
place strategies to avail assistive technology for
learners with visual impairments
Qualified personnel be responsible for
departments in the ODL institutions with a
mandate to provide for assistive technology
Adequate funding levels be made available in
order to address the need for assistive
technology for people with visual impairments