Recordings for the Blind

Anyone with a disability that limits her ability to read standard print is eligible to be a member of Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic (FRB&D). That includes people with visual, learning or physical disabilities.

Members have access to a library of more than 83,000 titles. They also have the ability to request the recording of a book not in their collection, such as training manuals, policy and procedures or other in-house materials. Free membership for qualified applicants.

Talking Calculator

This calculator not only displays the calculations, it also speaks as the operator presses the various buttons. $10.00 & Up.

Zoom Text

This M icrosoft Windows compatible software program magnifies on-screen text to help people with visual disabilities use computers' It magnifies everything on the screen. This results in enlarged characters, icons and the cursor. $400/800.00.

Closed Circuit Television

These magnifier units can hook up to a regular television set, or be self contained. It can help people who are legally, but not totally, blind. People who can read the headlines but not the fine print of a newspaper could benefit from this device. $300/3000.00.

Magnifiers

Magnifiers range from high-powered vision aids to hobby instruments. To be sure the magnifier works for a person, they must try them out, in their work setting to make sure it is a good fit.

Large Number Clocks

Large number clocks help people with vision loss keep track of time. The clock pictured to the left is a wall clock, but there are large numbered watches and table/desk top models too. Prices vary from $5.00 to $100.00 depending on type of the timepiece.

Computer Screen Magnifiers

They hang over the screen and magnify all that is behind it. Some models do distort the image, so make sure it fits the user's need. $100.00 - 200.00

Braille Note Takers

This note taker is similar to traditional note takers in that they can store class notes, memos and the like for people who are blind. Some note takers have a digital voice output that can read the material back to the user, some have a refreshable Braille display, some have both. $3,000 and up.