“Assistive Products for Those with Vision Loss”

There are many innovative and useful specialty products for people who have low vision. These products can enhance a person’s independence through simple assistive means.

 

Talking Color Identifier with Light Probe

This small device detects about 100 colors. Caretec, the company that produced the first and still the most advanced color identifier, the Colortest, has designed a simpler version using the same advanced technology. This device distinguishes sources, intensities and natural from artificial light. It speaks clearly at three volumes and has an earphone jack.VisionAware.org/labeling_and_marking_2

  

Hi-Mark™ Tactile Pen

A three-dimensional plastic liquid that makes raised lines, dots and shapes to identify clothing, canned goods, frozen foods, and mark the settings on appliances.

 MagnifyingAids.com/index.php?page=products&subcategory_id=7

  

VOXCOM III Voice Labeling System

Record audio talk labels and messages by pressing a button and inserting a card into the unit. The card attaches to canned goods, medication, clothing, food, and household items.

 
MaxiAids.com/store/prodView.asp?idproduct=4935&idstore=6&product=VOXCOM-III-(with-100-Re-Recordable-Plastic-Cards)

  

i.d. mate OMNI

Talking bar code scanner that also has the ability to record personal voice messages. It provides assistance when identifying products at home or the store.

EnVisionAmerica.com/products/idmate/idmate-omni

  

Eye-Pal SOLO

Appliance that reads for you or can be plugged into a monitor to enlarge text for reading. Just place a book under the reading eye and it begins reading aloud. Wave a hand in front of the eye to pause the reading.ABiSee.com

  

Compact+ Hand-held Electronic Magnifier

Small enough to fit in a purse or briefcase, it allows for magnifying anything, anywhere, up to 10x on its own integrated screen.

 

ActiveForever.com/p-1985-compact-handheld-electronic-magnifier.aspx?cs=A18692

  

Talking Alarm Cube Clock

Clock announces time hourly or on demand.
MaxiAids.com/store/prodView.asp?idproduct=3858

 

Click Pocket Money Brailer

Marks denominations of money by pressing Braille text into the bills. Small enough to fit into a pocket. MagnifyingAids.com/index.php?page=products&subcategory_id=108

 

Typoscope

A black card with a slot cut in it to expose the line being read as you move it down the page. This will help to reduce the glare reflecting off the page and improve the apparent contrast of the print. Read a complete line on a page clearly—enhanced by 1.5x magnification.

 
 MaxiAids.com/store/prodView.asp?idstore=1&idproduct=3879

 

   

Comments

[ClearCare]

This is great to see! Another technology that's helping seniors stay in their home with the help of private duty care is ClearCare. ClearCare is a care management software that allows professional caregivers to track their task completion via telephone, tablet or smartphone - then, family members can see updates on care in real time, simply by logging into a secure website. It's great to see more of the tech community stepping up to serve seniors!

[Freedom Home Healthcare]

Hello, ClearCare.

We are thrilled that you found this blog interesting! ClearCare software is very impressive indeed! We posted another blog yesterday, "High-Tech Tools to Assist One to Remain at Home Safely", which explained some other types of technology that can assist seniors while aging in place. We completely agree that it is wonderful when we see the tech community stepping up to serve seniors! Its nice to see new and upcoming ways to help the elderly with their quality of life. Furthermore, it gives their family members and friends more peace of mind.

Thank you again!