Assistive Technology Products
for Blind/Low Vision People
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Provides assistive technology devices for people with a disability that makes operating a computer difficult or impossible.
Adaptive Computer Technologies
Produces products to meet the personal and work related needs of persons with disabilities.
This web site offers users an opportunity to order computer aided technology.
ALVA produces hardware and software that for blind and visually impaired people. Products include refreshable braille displays, screen readers and magnifiers for graphical operating systems such as Windows, IBM OS/2 and Macintosh.
Produces a variety of low vision aids including magnifiers, illuminator magnifiers, telescopic spectacles, and free consultation.
Includes information on products, locating an eye doctor who specializes in low vision, and answers to questions on low vision.
American Thermoform Corporation
American Thermoform offers a wide variety of products specifically designed for low vision individuals.
Offers a variety of low vision aids - both for reading assistance and independent living skills
Provides scanning and reading software.
Producer of The Communication Station, a system of components that can be used to mount Augmentative Communication Devices, Laptop Computers, Trays and other things on wheelchairs, beds, or tables.
Provides voice utilities that allow users to work in Windows computer applications entirely by voice.
Duxbury provides software for braille with Windows, Macintosh, DOS and UNIX programs.
Provides numerous aids for people with low vision to help them function independently and successfully.
Designs and manufactures popular braille embossers.
Provides high tech products aimed at solving problems for those with visual impairments.
Provides products geared to help visually impaired people enjoy everyday activities such as reading a book, writing a letter, watching TV or viewing a loved one.
Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc. is the North American distributor of Eschenbach products from Germany. Vision aids provided include magnifiers, telescopes, sun filters, binoculars, and electronic reading devices (CCTVs) for those with low vision (caused by macular degeneration, diabetes, glaucoma, cataracts, other eye conditions) or for those needing magnification for industrial applications.
This company is a developer of speech synthesizers, braille, and QWERTY note talker devices.
Information Resource for People with Visual Disabilities
A variety of information and equipment for people working in the field of visual disabilities. This site is sponsored by the Royal Institute for the Blind.
Specializes in assistive technology for persons who have difficulties reading print due to blindness, low vision, or learning and/or reading disabilities.
Source of the Magni-Cam, a portable, electronic magnifier for people with low vision.
Products designed to increase independence inside the home as well as develop educational skills
Provides a variety of low vision products for individuals.
Provides a variety of assistive aids for individuals with disabilities.
This company specializes in low vision devices; CCTV's freedom vision, telesensory, Magni-Cam - both new and used technology.
Provides affordable personal low vision reading systems
Ocutech is a developer of optical low vision solutions for patients suffering from macular degeneration and other low vision impairments.
Optelec provides video magnifiers for visually impaired people in the United States and Canada.
Provides touch screen and keyboard access software.
Pulsedata products include the Smart View video magnifier and Braille Note braille computer.
Sight connection provides adaptive aids that can help with visually impaired people with everyday activities.
Tack-Tiles Braille System is a sophisticated teaching tool for all ages based on LEGO type blocks. These braille blocks are designed to provide a smoother, shorter, more interesting path to braille literacy.
Telesensory Low Vision Solutions
Manufactures video magnifiers (CCTVs) scanners (OCR) and screen magnification products for low vision and blind people.
Visual-Tech is the distributor of Aladdin Family of Low Vision products.
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