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.