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A handheld device for people with visual impairment. It produces an audible tone, which varies in pitch and volume depending on the level of light detected. One model also has a print locate function. Has applications in the home, office or work situation.
This is a cordless system which monitors events around the home or office eg telephone ringing, baby crying, alarm clock or doorbell ringing. It has four different transmitters which can each send a distinct signal to the Visit Pager (visual / vibrating) or the Visit Portable (sound and light) Receivers.
This package provides a visual and vibrating alert to the smoke alarm. It consists of a portable strobe light with battery backup, vibrating pad and 9v battery operated ionization type smoke alarm.
Adhesive plastic raised lumps available in 2 sizes. For applying to appliance controls, dials and keypads etc. to locate key by touch.
A battery powered hand held device that detects and announces the colour of a surface it is pointed to. When switched on it beeps until placed on a surface with no light infiltrating the sensor. The device then announces basic colour and shade, for example, "very light blue" . This device has a wide range of useful applications from checking the colour of clothes to the ripeness of fruit while shopping.
A glow in the dark tape containing a luminescent substance which is designed to be visible for more than 12 hours after the lights go out. It is charged from overhead and natural lighting. The tape has a self adhesive backing and can be fitted to the edge of steps in public stairways and anywhere that path finding in darkness is an issue, such as on handrails.
Clear adhesive plastic circles with a raised central nipple. Originally designed for the home positions on typewriters. They allow the writing beneath to remain visible while providing a tactile indicator.
A small battery operated mobility aid that indicates the distance to the nearest object via an audio tone or vibration. It is a cylindrical oval shaped hard plastic case with a wrist strap. Available through mobility agencies.
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