Directory of Low Vision Aids Resources

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Products designed to assist the Blind and Visually impaired. Includes auditory and speech output devices, reading machines, scanning/document reading systems, OCR systems, electronic book readers, talking equipment (clocks/watches, calculators, etc.), Braille devices, Braille transcription and translation devices, screen magnifier/enlarger, closed circuit television (CCTV) for magnifying documents, book holders, manual and electric page turners, large button phones, speaker phones, large print books, taped/audio books, etc. Does not generally include products intended to facilitate computer access and usage (see Computer Access Aids).

Subcategories

• Computer Access

Resources in This Category

• AmbuTech

  http://www.ambutech.com/
  Manufactures mobility canes for the visually impaired and the disabled community.

• Big Type Company, The

  http://www.bigtypeco.com/
  Large print date calendars, address books, check registers and bold ink 20/20 pens.

• Christal Vision

  http://www.christal-vision.com/
  Low vision products for the visually impaired.

• Dolphin Computer Access

  http://yourdolphin.com/
  Develops screen magnification, screen reading, OCR, Braille translation, and text-to-speech software.

• En-Vision America

  http://www.envisionamerica.com/
  Features the I.D. Mate, a talking bar code reader, and the ScripTalk, a talking pharmaceutical reader.

• Enabling Technologies

  http://www.brailler.com/
  Manufactures, designs, and supports Braille embossers. Products also include signmakers, Braille Labelers, Braille translation software, Braille & tactile graphics, and reading machines.

• Enhanced Vision

  http://www.enhancedvision.com/
  Developer of innovative products including the Jordy, a portable, video magnification system worn like a pair of goggles.

• Henter-Joyce

  http://www.freedomscientific.com/
  Offers screen reading and magnification software, Braille note takers, embossers and displays, scanning and reading software/hardware, learning systems software.

• HumanWare

  http://www.humanware.com/
  Provides braille, speech, magnification solutions for people with reading, or visual disabilities.

• Independent Living Aids

  http://www.independentliving.com/
  Distributor of aids to the visually handicapped. Timepieces, telephones, cooking tools, magnifiers, reading machines, sound amplifiers, and personal care products.

• InspiredCode

  http://inspiredcode.net/4VisImp.htm
  Develops software for the visually impaired, including mouse-driven screen-readers and talking text editors.

• Lifestyle Pinhole Glasses

  http://www.pinholes.com/
  See clearly without strain using pinhole glasses. No glass lens, and no prescription.

• Magnifico

  http://www.magnifyingglasses.co.uk/
  Features a broad range of magnifiers and low-vision aids.

• Magnifiers & More

  http://www.magnifiersandmore.net/
  A variety of products for people with low vision and blindness including aids for reading, writing, mobility, using a computer, watching TV.

• Mirror Place

  http://www.mirrorplace.com/
  Magnifying makeup mirrors (5X) that allow you to see clearly to apply makeup without glasses. Mirrors designed by an eye doctor in response to his patients' needs.

• National Braille Factory

  http://www.braillefactory.com/
  Converts text documents into braille including business cards, coloring books, and greeting cards.

• Optelec

  http://www.optelec.com/
  Features a complete line of magnifiers, vision aids and braille products.

• Pentronics

  http://www.pentronics.com.au/
  Services Braille equipment and CCTV reading magnifiers in Australia. Develops software for Braille music translation and tactile graphics.

• Portset Internet Services

  http://www.portset.co.uk/
  Products include web browser, teletype, document reader, and typewriter, all with speech synthesis.

• Seeing With Sound

  http://www.seeingwithsound.com/
  Offers an experimental system for translating live camera images into sounds that a blind person hears via stereo headphones.

• Sierra Custom Cutting

  http://www.sierracustomcutting.com/
  Features writing guides for those with low vision.

• SightConnection

  http://www.sightconnection.com/
  Offers products selected by their low vision specialists who work with people with impaired vision every day.

• SpecialEd Solutions

  http://www.specialed.com/
  Adaptive equipment for blind, visually-impaired, and multiply-impaired children.

• Sylvana Belle Eyes

  http://www.makeupeyeglasses.com/
  Magnifying makeup eyeglasses that permit corrected vision in both eyes while applying makeup.

• Tactile Vision

  http://www.tactilevisioninc.com/
  A raised printing method that produces easily readable, non-embossed non-residue tactile graphics and Braille.

• The Magnifying Center

  http://www.magnifyingcenter.com/
  Retailer of optical and non-optical devices for the visually impaired. Products include magnifiers, daily living aids, electronic reading technology (CCTV's), integrated reading machines, and screen enlargers. Several retail locations in Florida.

• UltraOptix

  http://www.ultraoptix.com/
  Manufactures magnifiers and low vision optical aids, including lighted loupes, book lights, and pop-up pocket lenses.

• Visual-Tech Connection

  http://www.visual-techconnection.com/
  Specializes in telesensory video magnifiers (CCTVs), portable magnifiers, and rotating cameras designed to connect to a TV or monitor. Includes a downloadable .pdf catalog.

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