HEARING
UBI-DUO
Price: $1,995.00
Contact: 1-866-505-7008
www.scomm.com
The UbiDuo eliminates need to write notes back and forth, and increases the human factor. The UbiDuo can be used in nearly every possible setting whether it is in an education, community, social or work setting. In businesses and agencies, the UbiDuo is put to use for communication between employees and with customers.
Conversor Pro Personal FM System
Price: $895.00
Contact: 1-800-825-6758
www.harriscomm.com
The Conversor Pro is a compact, wireless FM transmitter and receiver that focuses on desired sounds to provide the user with clearer, sharper hearing in virtually any environment. With comfort, ease of use and portability, the Conversor Pro is perfect for anyone with hearing difficulty.
By increasing the available sound level, the Conversor Pro puts less strain on the hearing instrument amplifier. This allows higher sound levels without the risk of distortion and feedback. The microphone transmitter can be directed by hand or placed near the sound source up to 150 feet away, and will also accept direct input from a stereo, computer or TV. The zoom setting on the microphone allows users to focus on the sound source, while the omni-directional setting focuses sound from all around in close proximity. The lightweight receiver can be worn around the neck or even placed under clothing, and works with t-coil equipped hearing aids, cochlear implants or binaural headphones for users without a t-coil instrument.
Listen Tech-FM Tour Guide System
Price: $1,699.99
Contact: 1-212-766-0248
www.audiolinks.com/catalog/tourguidesystems
The highly portable Listen LS-06-072 tour guide system is perfect for conference rooms and other venues. This 72MHz, 7-person system has all the advantages of FM wireless and all the convenience of a digital interface. The LS-06-072 includes the LT-700-072 portable transmitter with an over-the-ear microphone, 7 LR-400-072 display receivers with ear speakers, AA alkaline batteries, and a carrying case to hold them all. The 72MHz LR-400 receiver uses 57 narrow band channels. A locking mechanism can prevent accidentally switching channels while using the receiver. The LT-700-072 transmitter has an operating range of up to 150 feet, which allows you to roam wireless in a large area of about 60,000 square feet. The LT-700-072 works with a microphone or with a line level source, such as a CD or MP3 player. The transmitter's user-friendly, multifunction LED display can be programmed to display only those of the 57 available channels that are in use. The transmitter antenna is built into the microphone cord, and operates on two AA batteries.
Sign Language Translator
Price: $229.95
Contact: 1-800-825-6758
www.harriscomm.com
Enter a word using the touch screen keyboard and watch a video clip signed by a live individual. This portable, pocket-sized dictionary is ideal for those in education, public service, students, friends and family.
Pocket Talker Ultra
Price: $157.95
Contact: 1-800-981-5119
www.floridareading.com
The Pocketalker Ultra Personal Sound Amplifier amplifies sounds close to the listener while reducing background noise, making it ideal for use in noisy situations, TV listening, one-on-one communication, small groups or listening in a car. With the dual mini earphone, the Pocketalker can get up to 120dB SPL high volume output and clarity. Achieve nearly 100 hours of typical usage; the red light on the top panel flashes when the battery is low.
Turbo Ear Personal Sound Amplifier
Price: $19.99
Contact: 1-800-981-5119
www.floridareading.com
Sonic Boom Alarm Clock
Price: $ 43.95
Contact: 1-800-981-5119
www.floridareading.com
Sonic Alert Sonic Boom alarm clock- Turbo charged loud - vibrating alarm clock- Shakes you awake with powerful bed shaker and adjustable extra loud alarm- Built-in pulsating alert lights- Adjustable volume and tone- Snooze defuser- Large red LCD- Explosive red display- Battery back-up.
Future Call Loud Ring and Strobe Light Telephone Signaler
Price: $ 22.99
www.pattersonmedical.com
This affordable phone ring amplifier is line powered and has a bright strobe to alert user to the telephone’s ring. Three ring tones; three ring volume settings (off/low/hi).Wall mountable. No batteries or AC adapter required.
VISION
Jordy-Portable Video Magnifier
Price: $3,095.00
Contact: 1-800-589-8835
www.visual-techconnection.com
The JORDY head-worn electronic video magnifier provides portability to people with low vision. Excellent for distance viewing, you will use this for meetings, sporting events, or anywhere on the go. This battery operated system can be worn like a pair of glasses or used as a desk-top video magnifier when placed in its optional docking stand and attached to any monitor. Image is similar to viewing 48” screen from 4 feet away.
Acrobat Visual Tech
Price: $2,295.00
Contact: 1-800-589-8835
www.visual-techconnection.com/acrobat.htm
The Acrobat TV and Acrobat VGA are similar versions of a full color, auto-focus innovative rotating camera on a flexible "long" or a sturdy "short" camera arm which enables people with low vision to perform daily tasks more effectively. The Acrobat system is a unique, easy-to-use video magnifier which is ideal for near, distance and self-viewing. Just connect the Acrobat TV to any television or the Acrobat VGA to any VGA (PC computer) monitor. By rotating the camera, the user can read, write, groom and magnify images at any distance. Any task is
Eye Pal Solo Device
Price: $1,895.00
www.abisee.com/products/eye-pal-solo.html
The Eye-Pal SOLO reads aloud almost anything printed— books, newspapers, mail, labels, bills, instructions on the food packages, even text on a crumpled piece of paper — quickly and easily. And it’s so simple to use that anyone - from an 80 year old blind grandmother to her three year old granddaughter - can use it right out of the box. Developed to enable anyone who is blind, lower-vision challenged or neurologically disabled to easily get the content from any printed text and “read” with their ears. Take SOLO out of the box, plug it in, and place down a document, a book or newspaper on the base on the device and within seconds it begins to read aloud. To read another document simply replace current document with a new one. Orientation of the page does not matter. There’s no manuals and no complicated controls—just simplicity, speed and accuracy.
Trekker Breeze
Price: $895.00
Contact: 800-722-3393
www.humanware.com
HumanWare introduces the very simple and affordable GPS for people who are visually impaired. As simple as your TV remote, the Trekker Breeze handheld talking GPS can be controlled by one hand. It verbally announces names of streets, intersections and landmarks as you walk. No need to stop passersby to know where you are... simply press a button and Breeze tells you your location on the spot. When you are in a vehicle, Breeze announces all intersections, allowing you to exit when you want.
SmartView Versa
Price: $595.00
Contact: 800-722-3393
www.humanware.com
With large, simple to use buttons and a large color LCD display, the SmartView Versa is an easy to use electronic handheld magnifier that can magnify images up to 15X. The autofocus lets you hold the Versa at the optimal distance from the object and your eyes. Rest the Versa on the page, use the writing stand or flip out the handle for optimal viewing.
MiniMax Electronic Magnifier
Price: $ $375.00
Contact: 1-800-468-4789
www.lssproducts.com
With its compact design and 2.8" TFT screen, the miniMAX is an indispensible little pocket tool. Designed for simplicity and productivity, miniMAX has three easy top-access buttons which are identified with high contrast icons. Three discrete levels of magnification range from 2X to 7X, while a full range of color and color select options help create your optimal viewing combination. A freeze frame mode even allows you to store and manipulate an image. 3 hour battery life, or can operate while plugged in. Closed unit measures 3.5" x 2.4" x 1.2" and weighs only 5 ounces.
8’ Bar Magnifier & Deluxe Frame Page Magnifier
Price: $99.99 (each)
Contact: 1-800-323-5547
http://www.pattersonmedical.com
Easy Pocket
Price: $ 72.95
Contact: 1-800-981-5119
www.floridareading.com
If youvare looking for a small, illuminated magnifier you can use in restaurants and other dimly lit locations? If so, then the new easyPOCKET is perfect for you.
DAILY LIVING
Talking Blood Pressure Monitor
Price: $155.95
Contact: 1-800-537-2118
www.independentliving.com
Specially designed to meet the needs of those with low vision who must regularly check their blood pressure, this unit announces blood pressure and pulse rate. Arm cuff inflates and deflates automatically. Kit includes meter with standard adult size arm cuff (fits circumference 7.5 to 12.5 inches).
Ameriphone RC 200
Price: $398.00
Contact: 1-888-640-1999
www.enablemart.com
The RC200™ remote control speakerphone, by Clarity®, features a high-fidelity speakerphone, voice activated answering and a wireless remote. With a variety of optional accessories available, the RC200™ is an ideal communications solution for those with limited mobility.
Telemergency Big Button Speaker Phone w Pendant
Price: $129.95
Contact: 1-800-537-2118
www.independentliving.com
This affordable large button phone works as a standard phone, with the additional useful feature of remote activation. Press the button on the remote to answer the telephone when it rings. The speakerphone is now activated which allows you to have a hands free conversation from up to 20 feet from the base. The remote can also turn on an emergency function that sounds a loud internal alarm to summon other people in the house. It also activates the speaker phone, dials up to 10 pre-set phone numbers, and delivers your pre-recorded emergency message. You can talk to the person who answers via the speaker phone. Emergency activation has an 80 foot range.
Telemergency 750 Emergency Help
Phone System with Pendant
Price: $119.95
Contact: 1-800-537-2118
www.independentliving.com
Having this telephone emergency caller in a home lets a person living alone summon help by pressing the button on a pendant. Offering even more security, it has a daily monitor (Alarm-Call) that the user needs to turn off daily to assure the family that he/she is well.
- Sends emergency message (pre-recorded or user recordable) to up to 6 telephone numbers
- Speaker phone function allows you to communicate without moving to the base; range from base is about 100 feet
- Phone can be answered by pressing pendant button and speaking through speaker phone
Freedom Alert Emergency Response System
Price: $299.95
Contact: 1-800-537-2118
www.independentliving.com
The FreedomAlert system allows you to contact family and friends at the click of a button. It is the first programmable, 2-way voice communication pendant that quickly puts you in contact with up to four relatives, neighbors or friends should you need it. All at the touch of a button. And if your programmed contacts are unreachable, FreedomAlert can be programmed to dial a 911 operator. What’s especially attractive about this system is that there are no contracts, no activation fees and no monthly fees. A single, one-time purchase gives you the ultimate personal emergency response system at your fingertips.
Ameriphone Photo Phone
Price: $36.72
www.amazon.com
Plantronics P300 Ameriphone Amplified Corded Photo Phone makes calls louder and clearer, amplifying sound up to 18 decibels. It has 9-programmable photo memory buttons to insert personal photos.
Teletalker Enhanced Amplified Telephone System
Price: $200.00
Contact: 1-800-323-5547
www.pattersonmedical.com
The TeleTalker™ is specifically designed to improve speech understanding over the telephone. Each of these amplified phones combines a powerful amplifier with a sophisticated signal processing circuit to enhance phone signal quality. Additionally, the TeleTalker™ functions as either an amplified telephone (up to 55dB) for those seeking phones for the hard of hearing or as a normal telephone for users who don't need amplification.
Braille Large Button Cordless Phone
Price: $64.99
Contact: 1-800-323-5547
www.pattersonmedical.com
Includes the following features: 40 channel auto scan; 10 number memory; handset page/locator; hearing aid compatible; handset receiver volume control 15 dB gain; lighted keypad; extra loud ringer; visual ring indicator; handset vibrates on incoming ring; back-lit LCD display.
Add on Photo Dialer
Price: $ 76.95
Contact: 1-800-981-5119
www.floridareading.com
Put up to 24 3" x 2" photos in this album and when you or anyone in your family wants to dial someone in the album, all you do is press the large button next to the photograph. The unit is easily connected to any phone using an analog telephone line. Programming the numbers takes only minutes. You can also program a button for 911, for your doctor, your pharmacy or any other important non-family contact. The unit measures 6.5" x 8" x 2" and operates on 2 "AA" batteries.
Portable Telephone Amplifier
Price: $34.95
Contact: 1-800-537-2118
www.independentliving.com
This small amplifier attaches to any phone to provide an acoustic boost, and adds the unique feature of becoming a portable personal amplifier.
- straps to the earpiece of any corded, cordless or payphone telephone handset (not cell phones)
- boosts sound up to 30 dB and uses 2 AAA alkaline batteries
- 3.5mm output jack: connect headphones or other hearing aid or cochlear implant couplings to use as a personal amplifier
Tap Memo Personal Organizer
Price: $159.95
www.tapmemo.com
The TapMemo is a pocket size digital memo recorder that includes a voice recognition user interface, and clear sounding voice prompts making it one of the easiest personal organizers to operate. There are only two buttons, one to adjust the volume, the other to activate voice control. All you have to remember is to press the TapMemo button and speak one simple phrase which is "What can I say". The TapMemo responds to you by speaking the available menu choices.
TapMemo features include:
Memo Recorder - Address book - Phone Dialer - Appointment Calendar - Talking Clock and Date - Alarm Clock
Unit Finder that responds to a whistle - Battery Meter - Memory Meter - Locking feature that protects your personal information
General characteristics:
Internal Speaker - 1 earphone jack - 1 Charger Jack - 3.7 Volt internal Lithium ion rechargeable battery - Battery Life Approximately 10 hours working time - Battery Life Approximately 11 months when not in use. - Phonebook max numbers per name 49 - Max number of phone book entries 60 - Max number of Memo Pad entries 30Max recording time per memo 60 seconds.
Pen Friend Recorder
Price: $125.00
Contact: 1-800-468-4789
www.lssproducts.com
The PenFriend is simple and enables you to record your own label for a wide range of items in and around the home, at school and work. Additionally you can use this as a voice recording device to make memos and reminders when needed.
Touch the PenFriend to the sticker, and your message is played back to you in a clear voice. Stickers can be recorded as many times needed. You can use the PenFriend everyday to label anything in your home including food products, file folders, CD's, medicines, or cleaning supplies. It's a great way to leave audio messages for other people in the house. The PenFriend can also be used as an MP3 player. It's entirely portable, so you can take it to run errands such as going to the bank or grocery shopping.
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ours of recording time available on the 1GB internal memory
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Easy to use and record household items
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Download MP3 files including books and music
Recordable Talking Alarm Clock - Pill Reminder
Price: $ 39.95
Contact: 1-800-468-4789
www.lssproducts.com
This Recordable Talking Alarm Clock is perfect for many different uses around the home. As an alarm clock it can be programmed for 6 daily alarms which can each be independently set. The time and date are easily seen in large bold font on the LCD display.
Additionally, this clock acts as an electronic pill reminder. Individually recorded messages can be created to play at each of the alarm, for example "Take aspirin at 11 AM." This is perfect for anyone who takes one or more medications per day. An alarm check button scans through each alarm, noting its time and on/off status. For added ease of use, buttons are located on the top of the clock and are color coded.
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