Trekker, GPS
This sleek device that fits right in the user's hand uses global positioning technology to help blind people find their way just about anywhere! Clipped to a blind person's belt or in a pocket, this device compliments any cane or guide dog user. It does not replace cane or guide dog mobility.
Features include:
- • Ability to pinpoint where you are
- • Create routes
- • Name nearby attractions
To learn more about this device visit Trekker talking GPS by Humanware
KNFB Reader Mobile
Available through a cellular phone, blind people can now read a variety of things independently while they are out and about! This device enhances the confidence of blind people as they go through their daily activities.
Fascinating Features Include:
- • Read menus
- • Read prescription bottles
- • Read mailing labels and packaging information
- • Read most documents
- • Recognizes U.S. currency
To learn more about the KNFB Reader Mobile, visit KNFB Reader Mobile
Victor Reader Stream
The size of a deck of cards, this powerful reading device opens a wide world of accessible reading for the blind. Users can read books, text documents, listen to podcasts, and music.
Great Features Include:
- • DAISY and MP3 format
- • Able to read National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind books and magazines
- • Able to read student textbooks from Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D)
- • Easy to download movies, music and podcasts
- • Up to 15 hours of reading
- • Rechargeable battery
- • Never lose your page. Victor Reader starts where you left off
- • Quick access voice notes
To learn more about the KNFB Reader Mobile, visit Victor Reader Stream by Humanware
iBill Banknote Identifier
The days of waiting for someone to tell a blind person what the denominations are for their currency are over! Orbit Research has created this device that gives total independence for the blind to manage their own currency.
The iBill is built on a key-fob design, measuring only 3.0 x 1.6 x 0.7 inches and weighs 1.5 oz. It runs on a single AAA battery which should last more than a year, according to Orbit Research. The unit has only two buttons making it easy to operate. And, the The great thing about this lightweight portable device is that the accuracy rate is claimed to be better than 99.9% and the response time is less than a second!
To learn more about this device, visit IBill Banknote Identifier by Orbit Research.
PenFriend Labeling System
This lightweight, portable and easy to use device allows the blind to personally label items such as medications, foods, household cleaners and a whole lot more!
Shaped like a pen, this voice labeling system allows the user to record and re-record information on self-adhesive labels. It has 4 easy to identify buttons comfortably positioned for easy access. Simply touching the tip of the pen to the label prompts the user to record. Perform the same task after recording and the PenFriend will automatically playback the recording!
To learn more about this device, visit PenFriend Labeling System by RNIB.
