The following organizations deal in low vision products, including speech recognition systems, magnifiers, and special computer software and hardware for the visually impaired. The American Health Assistance Foundation is not affiliated with any of these organizations and does not endorse them or their products by listing them here.
ABLEDATA
ABLEDATA is a federally funded project with the primary mission of providing information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources to consumers, organizations, professionals, and caregivers within the United States.
8630 Fenton St., Ste. 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
1-800-227-0216
www.abledata.com
American Printing House for the Blind
Manufactures Braille, large type, tactile graphic publications, as well as a wide assortment of educational and daily living products.
1839 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 895-2405 or 1-800-223-1839
www.aph.org
Ai Squared
Ai Squared develops computer access software for the visually impaired.
P.O. Box 669
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-3612 or 1-800-859-0270
www.aisquared.com
Beyond Sight
Provides a wide variety of items for the visually impaired, including computers, talking clocks, kitchen items, magnifying glasses, and close circuit televisions (CCTV’s).
5650 S. Windermere St.
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 795-6455
www.beyondsight.com
Bossert Specialties, Inc.
Offers optical and computer-based magnifiers as well as a catalog of equipment.
5130 N. 19th Ave., Ste. 7
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 956-6637 or 1-800-776-5885
www.wemagnify.com
Enhanced Vision Systems
Dedicated to helping individuals maintain their independence, Enhanced Vision has developed leading assistive technology to create a full line of high quality, easy-to-use vision tools and magnifiers at affordable prices.
5882 Machine Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 374-1829 or 1-888-811-3161
www.enhancedvision.com
Freedom Scientific
Provides assistive and adaptive technology for individuals who have low vision. Products include portable and desktop video magnifiers, the SARA™ scanning and reading appliance, magnification software for computer monitors, and the world’s foremost screen reading software, JAWS® for Windows.
11800 31st Ct. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
(727) 803-8000
1- 877-775-9474
www.low-vision-help.com
G. W. Micro
Provides software and hardware solutions for the blind and visually impaired.
725 Airport N. Office Park
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 489-3671
www.gwmicro.com
HumanWare
Designs and manufactures innovative technology solutions for the visually impaired. The SmartView is a video magnifier designed by HumanWare for people with serious low vision caused by eye conditions such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. The SmartView works by enlarging text and other objects onto a display screen.
175 Mason Cir.
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 680-7100 or 1-800-722-3393
www.pulsedata.com
Independent Living Aids, Inc.
Offers a catalog of low vision products.
P.O. Box 9022
Hicksville, NY 11802
(516) 937-1848 or 1-800-537-2118
www.independentliving.com
Innoventions, Inc.
Created and offers The Magni-Cam electronic magnifier.
9593 Corsair Dr.
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 797-6554 or 1-800-854-6554
www.magnicam.com
J. Bliss Imaging Systems
Specializes in providing computer programs and applications to assist the visually impaired.
P.O. Box 7382
Menlo Park, CA 94026
(650) 327-5477 or 1-888-452-5477
www.jbliss.com
LS&S
Provides a catalog of both low vision and hearing impaired products.
P.O. Box 673
Northbrook, IL 60065
1-800-468-4789
www.lssgroup.com
Maxi Aids
Offers a catalog of low vision devices.
42 Executive Blvd.
Farmingdale, NY 11735
1-800-522-6294
www.maxiaids.com
MONS International, Inc.
Specializes in products for the visually impaired, including Braille watches, talking calculators, 4-track recorders, kitchen aids, writing guides, computer software and accessories, greeting cards, and talking scales.
6595 Roswell Rd., NE #224
Atlanta, GA 30328
(770) 551-8455
1-800-541-7903
www.magnifiers.com
Ocutech, Inc.
Provides various types of magnifier attachments to enhance the vision of the partially sighted and produces the VES AutoFocus Telescope.
109 Conner Dr. #2105
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 967-6460 or 1-800-326-6460
www.ocutech.com
OVAC
Offers a complete line of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) products for the visually impaired.
67-555 E. Palm Canyon
Building C-103
Cathedral City, CA 92234
1-800-325-4488
www.ovac.com
Telesensory
Produces the Aladdin line of video magnifiers (CCTV's) including the Aladdin Ultra which has a 17-inch screen and can increase type size up to two inches.
650 Vaqueros Ave., Ste. F
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
1-800-804-8004
www.telesensory.com
Vision Cue
Assists blind and low vision people to achieve their professional, academic and personal goals through the use of assistive technology. They offer a select assortment of Braille, low vision and speech products from a variety of key manufacturers.
4858-A SW Scholls Ferry Rd.
Portland, OR 97225
1-888-318-2582
www.visioncue.com
Vistas
Offers an online low-vision products catalog developed by The Braille Institute.
1-800-BRAILLE (272-4553)
www.brailleinstitute.org