Culinary Finger Protector
October 29, 2010 by admin
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Picture Source: Shop Low Vision.com Do you have low vision or, are you a diabetic that does a lot of cooking? Well, keep your fingers safe as you slice and dice your foods by using a culinary finger protector. It’s made from strong plastic and will keep your fingers safe while you prepare your meals. [...]
Talking Microwave
October 1, 2010 by admin
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Picture Source: Levaunt.com Here’s a great tool for someone who is blind or has low vision. The talking Microwave has speech output in English and Spanish and also has a talking control panel. They can be purchased at Independent Living Aids for $190. var conveythis_src = “en”;translation
Writing guide
August 27, 2010 by admin
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Picture Source: The Low Vision Store.com People who have low vision can have difficulty with everyday activities including writing letters and addressing envelopes. But,having low vision doesn’t mean you have to lose your ability to write letters to your loved ones. A writing guide can help by allowing individuals to write within specific boundaries. [...]
VisionZone Initiates Eye Heath Awareness and Low Vision Community Connectivity
VisionZone, a nationwide movement to promote ocular health awareness, spearheaded by Optelec U.S. Inc., a world leader in innovative and life changing assistive technologies for the blind and visually impaired, today launched its online component, VisionZone.org. The VisionZone initiative is the low vision community’s first live and virtual eye-health resource designed to bridge the gap [...]

