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Total Resource Guide:
Assistive Technology Makes Great Travel
Gear
Note Teller 2
http://www.brytech.com/noteteller/index.htm
Reads all old and new designs of U.S. bank notes,
including the latest "colored" bills. Carry in your pocket.
Simple instructions in large print and audio C.D.
Another item worth considering for travel
is one of the new electronic address books—new to the
market for keeping track of notes, telephone numbers, directions,
reservations, and appointments.
The Voice Mate™
http://www.superproducts.com/index.php?itemdet=VM
Voice recognition organizer for memos, phone or
appointment book,. Up to 80 minutes recording time.
Catholic Guild
for the Blind
http://www.guildfortheblind.org
Telephone: (312) 236-8569
Fax: (312)236-8128
E-mail: guild@guildfortheblind.org
Programs for people with blindness or
visual impairments, rehabilitation for adults with new vision loss,
computer training, low-vision clinic, employment services, etc.
Eschenbach
http://www.eschenbach.com
Specializing in magnifiers and hand-held telescopes
G.W. Micro
http://www.gwmicro.com/
World distributors of assistive technology devices
Hitec Group International
http://www.hitec.com/hitec.html
Adapted telephones, computers, watches, magnification tools
The Lighthouse
Catalog-visionary solutions
http://www.lighthouse.org
Contemporary magnifying devices, telephones, talking caller
I.D., talking watches, games, electronics, lighting, office
and kitchen tools and health and beauty aids. Check out the
Summer 2001 Edition of The Lighthouse Catalog. Request a free
copy by calling (800) 829-0500.
*Order Online from the Lighthouse Publications
& Resources Catalog The online Publications &
Resources Catalog features "Low Vision Defined: A Guide
to the Major Causes of Vision Loss and What Can Be Done to
Improve Functional Vision" along with and a broad range
of educational materials on low vision practice, age-related
vision loss and more. Browse, select and order online at:
http://publications.lighthouse.org/Publications/Research/CategoriesResearch.cfm
Low Vision Superstore
TM&SM
http://www.lighthouse.org
The Low Vision Superstore TM&SM now offers the exciting,
new "Primer" by Innoventions—the same maker
of the "MagnaCam" hand-held CCTV. The "Primer"
offers a good quality image in a handheld, black-and-white
CCTV at a price nearly as low as a magnifier. Call the Low
Vision Superstore TM&SM at (800)826-4200 for a 30-day
trial. Request a free copy of their extensive catalog,
featuring a large selection of low vision optical products.
L S & S Group Catalog
http://WWW.LSSGROUP.COM/
Specializing in all types of assistive
devices for persons with visual or hearing impairments
1 (800) 468-4789
Maxi-Aids
http://www.maxiaids.com/store
Blind and low vision aids; all types of daily living aids
Ann Morris Enterprises
Inc.
http://www.annmorris.com/
Large selection of daily living and communication tools
National Association
of Visually Handicapped
http://www.navh.org/
1 (212) 889-3141
Large print books, resources, visual, and daily living aids
Resource for Blind
or Visually-impaired Shoppers
A UPC label identifier makes shopping easier or even possible
for persons with vision loss. Weighing less than 2 pounds,
the I.D. Mate II™ by En-Vision America, Inc. uses bar
codes to locate and identify products at stores. It scans
from any direction as the user rotates the item, and it comes
with a very large database that can be expanded to your needs.
Use the I.D. Mate II™ to record memos or read labels
you create for items at home, work, or in the marketplace.
Battery operated, approximately $1560.00. Whoever imagined
bar codes would facilitate assistive technology? For complete
product information, visit http://www.envisionamerica.com//idmate/idmate.php
Here's an interesting idea for parents—squeaky
shoes for babies and toddlers:
Pip Squeakers
http://www.pipsqueakers.com/
Pip Squeakers baby shoes are an aid for BVI parents &
BVI babies. Parents can hear whenever baby is on the move,
always knowing baby is close-by and safe. Baby shoes softly
squeak as each foot touches down, providing a parenting aid
that promotes safety and a baby product that encourages first
steps.
Smart Label Printer by Seiko
http://www.seikosmart.com/products/printers.html
Excellent labeler for home or office use
Resource for Blind or Visually-impaired
Shoppers
A UPC label identifier makes shopping easier or even possible
for persons with vision loss. Weighing less than 2 pounds,
the I.D. Mate II™ by En-Vision America, Inc. uses bar
codes to locate and identify products at stores. It scans
from any direction as the user rotates the item, and it comes
with a very large database that can be expanded to your needs.
Use the I.D. Mate II™ to record memos or read labels
you create for items at home, work, or in the marketplace.
Battery operated, approximately $1560.00. Whoever imagined
bar codes would facilitate assistive technology? For complete
product information, visit http://www.envisionamerica.com/idmateIILearn.htm
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