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National Library Service
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

Library of Congress
Washington, DC  20542

REFERENCE CIRCULAR 93-2

ASSISTIVE DEVICES


Compiled by:
Carol Strauss
Reference Section
September 1993


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Introduction

The devices listed in this reference circular are designed to
provide people with visual or physical disabilities access to
print information.  The circular includes devices that hold a
book or turn the pages of a book, that magnify print material
either manually or electronically, and that convert print into
braille or synthetic speech.

Section I lists available products, Section II is a selective
list of books and journal articles that evaluate specific
devices, and Section III gives the addresses and telephone
numbers of the producers and vendors.  Because prices are subject
to change without notice, companies should be contacted directly
to verify current prices and product specifications.

Items listed in this reference circular are not part of the
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
program, and their listing does not imply endorsement.

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CONTENTS

I.   Assistive Devices
     1.   Book Holders and Book Stands
     2.   Braille Displays and Other Braille Devices
     3.   Braille Embossers
     4.   Braille Translation Software
     5.   Closed-Circuit Television Systems (CCTV)
     6.   Magnifiers
     7.   Page Turners
     8.   Reading Machines
     9.   Screen Enlargers
     10.  Screen Readers (Software Only)
     11.  Speech Synthesizers

II.       Selective Bibliography, 1989-1993

III.      Addresses of Sources


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I.  ASSISTIVE DEVICES

1.  BOOK HOLDERS AND BOOK STANDS


Book holders and stands hold books and magazines in an open
position to make reading more comfortable for individuals whose
strength or grasp may not be sufficient to support the weight of
reading materials.  Different models can be attached to a table,
bed, or wheelchair and can be used from a sitting or supine
position.

Adjustable Book Stand
     Sits on a desk or table and adjusts for varying height and
angle.  Holds material with elastic strips.  Folds.  Aluminum
support frame.
          American Foundation for the Blind, Product Center,
          L90240, $37.95

Bed Reader
     Holds book in raised position above the reader, who views
book through a clear plastic surface.  Can be used with varying
degrees of bed tilt.  Folds automatically when lifted and stores
flat.
          Cleo, Inc., 88-1051, $196.50
          Fred Sammons, Inc., BK-4065, $86.25
          Maddak, Inc., H73243, $196.50

Beil Bookholders
     Uses tabletop stand with suction-cup mounting to hold book
at a fixed angle.
          C. Beil Designs, Model A, $29.95

     Attaches to bed, table, or arm chair with a C-clamp.
Adjusts to any angle.
          C. Beil Designs, Model B, $49.95

     Attaches to headboard or traction frame for overhead use.
Has a 27" extension arm for tilt and swivel adjustment.
          C. Beil Designs, Model C, $79.95

     Attaches to any smooth, hard surface with lever-action force
vacu-base.  Tilts to any angle.
          C. Beil Designs, Model D, $59.95

Book Butler
     Features two spring-loaded posts or arms that open
automatically and lock to hold book flat.  Pages slip easily from
one arm to the other.
          Cleo, Inc., 88-1059, $16.95
          Fred Sammons, Inc., BK-4058, $18.95
          Maxi Aids, 18145, $19.95
          TASH, Inc., A4013, $22

Book Maid/Book Mate
     Has an aluminum sloping stand with a clear plastic
bookholder.  May be used on any wheelchair, armchair, bed, or
table.  Can adjust height and width.
          Fred Sammons, Inc., BK-4060, $53.95
          Maddak, Inc., H73240-0000, $79.50

Book Rest
     Holds an open book at an angle on a lightweight stand of
wire or plastic that sits on a flat surface.  Folds flat for
carrying or storing.
          AJ Stationers, R6-10024, $3.50
          Demco, Inc., P148-0450, $3.29
          Library Store, Ltd, 87-566-001, $3.49
          Maddak, Inc., H73229, $4.89, F73228, $8.75
          National Association for Visually Handicapped, D-26,
          $6.00
          TASH, Inc., A4010, $11

Desktop Reading Stand
     Has five positioning angles, left- and right-hand
capability, adjustable page clamps, and built-in carrying handle.
Wood.
          American Printing House for the Blind, 1-03220-00,
          $60.20

Easi-Reader
     Has adjustable arms that swing to hold paperback books,
large magazines, and newspapers.  Chrome-plated steel.  Folds.
          Fred Sammons, Inc., BK-6043, $4.25
          Hoyle Products, Inc., HL710, $3.98
          Independent Living Aids, Inc., 275720, $6.95
          Lighthouse, Inc., Low Vision Products, Y1227, $6.95
          LS&S Group, 124-HL711, $4.95
          Maxi Aids, 84710, $4.95
          Vis-Aids, Inc., HL710, $4.95

Easy Reader
     Adjusts to one of four or six positions.  Plastic.
          Demco, Inc., P153-453, $21.95
          LS&S Group, 200-ER1, $16.95
          Tech-Optics International Corporation, ER, $17

Fabian Writing/Reading Aid
     Clamps to a headboard or screws to a wall, with easel
suspended overhead, for use by individuals in traction or in a
supine position.  Adjusts to different angles.
          Maddak, Inc., H73500, $210

Gore Reading Stand
     Fastens to most tabletop surfaces with a C-clamp and has an
arm for a wide range of adjustment.
          American Printing House for the Blind, 1-03210-00,
          $73.16

Hinged Book-Reading Stand
     Has a 9½" x 11½" hinged clear acrylic front that rests on
the open book and holds it open.  The rear book support can be
adjusted to hold books up to 3½" thick.  Heavy-duty pine base.
          Demco, Inc., P148-0409, $23.95

Hold-and-Read
     Holds both the left and right side of a paperback book with
folding plastic clips.  Allows turning  of pages with one hand.
          Demco, Inc., P162-0632, $4.95
          Maddak, Inc., F73230, $3.85

Leisure Reader
     Holds reading materials up to four pounds in any position.
Has adjustable arms.  Uses Velcro strips to keep pages open.
Clamps to desk, bed, chair.
          AdaptAbility, 11381, $79.95
          Fred Sammons, Inc., BK-4084, $79.50

Magazine Holder
     Holds a variety of sizes of magazines.
          C. Beil Designs, $7.95
          TASH, Inc., A4011, $13

Mangold Adjustable Low-Vision Reading Stand
     Adjusts to three positions.  Can support over-sized
textbooks.  Collapses for easy carrying.
          Exceptional Teaching Aids, RS1, $42.95

Miller Deluxe Bookholder
     Has spring-loaded levers that keep the pages flat.  Easel
back can be angled from flat to nearly vertical.
          Cleo, Inc., 88-1060, $29.95
          Fred Sammons, Inc., BK-4059, $33.25
          J.A. Preston Corporation, PC F4059, $29.95

Necksaver II Reading Stand
     Offers various angle positions and shelf height adjustments
and an extra-wide shelf to support thick books or binders.  Folds
flat for transport or storage.
          Demco, Inc., P153-440, $15.95
          Library Store, Ltd, $14.95

Newspaper Holder
     Holds newspapers, large magazines, and oversize print books
with plastic clips and wire rods.  For table or bed use.
          C. Beil Designs, $18.95

Newspaper Holder
     Holds top of newspaper with a center clip and supports edges
with flat strips for full open display.  Has a 28" wood holder
that attaches to wheelchair trays and tables or can be inserted
into a holder base ($18.99) for tabletop use.  Folds flat for
storage.
          Demco, Inc., P162-0638, $138.99

Pagemate
     Holds almost any size publication with an adjustable T-bar.
Foam grippers at top and bottom allow easy page turning.  Folds
flat.
          Eagle Reading Aids, $19.95
          Highsmith Company, Inc., A42A-61102, $22.78
          Touch Turner Company, $22.95

Reading Desk Stand
     Adjusts to different positions and has an adjustable guide
rail to hold material flat.  Wood.
          Tech-Optics International Corporation, 1605, $69.95

Reading Desk with Storage
     Can use on lap, bed, table, or wheelchair lap tray.  Tilts
to ten positions.  Stores small books, paper, and writing
utensils.  Folds to two inches thick.
          Fred Sammons, Inc., BK-4064, $32.25
          Raymo Products, Inc., LA26, $39

Reading Rack
     Holds papers, books, or magazines at an angle for reading or
drawing.  May be used on a wheelchair tray, table, or bed.
          Raymo Products, Inc., RA24, $28

Roberts Book Holder
     Holds all size reading materials.  Sits on any flat surface.
Uses movable pegs to hold book open.  Folds.
          Access with Ease, Inc., RBHL1, $15.95
          Cleo, Inc., 88-1048, $16.98
          Demco, Inc., P162-0636, $24.99
          Fred Sammons, Inc., BK-4042, $19.50
          Highsmith Company, Inc., A42A-17538, $15.08
          Maddak, Inc., H73231-0000, $16.95
          Maxi Aids, 73231, $13.95
          Roberts Book Mark Company, RBH-G, RBH-L, $12.95, $15.95

Shafer Reading Stand
     Has tripod legs for self support, an adjustable swivel arm
to lock at any desired height along the vertical shaft, and a
book rack that rotates or tilts in different positions.  Can be
used while sitting or standing.
          American Printing House for the Blind, 1-03230-00,
          $143.58

Uni-Reader
     Has transparent acrylic tray that is attached to an S-shaped
metal floor stand and can be adjusted to different positions.
          Fred Sammons, Inc., BK-4008, $312


2.  BRAILLE DISPLAYS AND OTHER BRAILLE DEVICES


Braille displays provide braille access to the information on a
computer screen.  They are available with 20-, 40-, or 80-
character braille cells of six or eight dots each.  Some are
portable and battery-powered.  Notetakers allow a user to take
notes in braille and edit the saved text on a braille display,
and other devices offer reverse translation of Grade 2 braille.

ALVA Braille Terminal
     Includes a 43- or 83-cell, 8-dot braille display, 40 or 80
cells for reading and 3 cells for status information.  Can be
connected to any MS-DOS computer by means of the parallel printer
port.  Available in portable and desktop models.
          HumanWare, Inc., $4,995-$14,495

BrailleMate
     A hand-held braille notetaker.  Has a braille keyboard, one
8-dot braille cell, and an optional built-in speech synthesizer
for use with SoftVert on a PC.  Combined with a Navigator, it retains its features
  in a 20-,40-, or 80-character refreshable braille format.
          American Foundation for the Blind, Product Center,
            B90450, $1,595
          TeleSensory, DM1A-01, $1,595

  Braille-n-Print
     Connects to a printer and produces a braille and print copy
  of documents created on a standard Perkins Brailler.  Has 22K of
  memory allowing up to four files to be stored and printed at a
  later time.  Comes in two models: the Slimline snaps to the
  bottom of a Perkins, and the Mark 2M is for multi-user settings.
          HumanWare, Inc., $995
          LS&S Group, $995

  BRAILLEX-IB 80
     Has 80-cell braille display and 4 status cells.  Can be
  connected to the IBM-PC XT, AT, PS/2, and compatibles. Also
  available in a compact hardware version, BRAILLEX-IB 4040, that
  uses two 40 character lines.
          ATR Computer Technology, $8,995, $13,995

  DAVID
     A notebook computer designed around a 386SL processor.
  Includes serial and parallel interfaces;  a 40-cell, 8-dot
  braille display; a 4-braille-cell status/attribute display; and a
  memory-resident braille translator that translates screen
  contents or entire files into Grade 2 braille.
          AccessAbility Technologies, Inc., $15,000

  DM 80/OSCR & FM 80
     A computer access system.  Optical Sensor Cursor Routing
  (OSCR) monitors the user's hand position above the braille
  display, enabling the control of various functions.  Main display
  features 80 braille cells and four status elements, four pre-
  defined mode switches, and seven user-definable function keys for
  macros and overlays.
          AccessAbility Technologies, Inc., $25,000

  Keybraille 200, Keybraille 360
     Features battery-powered portable 25- or 45-cell, 8-dot
  braille display, 20 or 40 cells for reading and 5 cells for
  status information; parallel interface cable; built-in parallel
  printer port; screen-reading software; print and disk manuals;
  and a command summary in braille.
          HumanWare, Inc., $4,995, $6,995

  KTS Braille Display
     Includes a 40- or 80-cell, 6- or 8-dot braille display; 40-
  cell status line available.  Has hardware interfaces for PC,
  MicroChannel, and Toshiba systems.
          American Thermoform Corporation, M6/K-0040, M6/K-0080,
            $6,395, $14,995

  MiniBraille
     Features a 22-cell braille display that has 20 cells for
  text and attributes and 2 cells for status information.  Can
  select for either 6-or 8-dot use.  Connects to the serial port of
  a PC.
          HumanWare, Inc., $3,450

  MPRINT
     A circuit board that replaces the bottom of a Perkins
  Brailler.  Translates characters into corresponding print and
  relays that information to a printer.  Print and braille copies
  are then produced simultaneously.
          TeleSensory, MP1A/MP16001, $995

  Navigator
     Translates ASCII text on the computer screen to Grade 2
  braille on the braille display.  Is available in 20-, 40-, or 80-
  character braille cells of 6 or 8 dots each.  Works with both
  laptop and desktop MS-DOS computers, except that the 80-cell
  model is for desktop use only.  The Track software module has all
  the components for Navigator to work with menu bars, mouse
  pointers, and multicolor screens.
          TeleSensory, HB2A-206, HB2A-406, HB2A-408, HB1B-808(D),
            $4,595-$12,995

  NOTEX
     Allows the user to take notes in braille and to save, edit,
  and review the text on the 24- or 40-cell braille display.  When
  connected to a PC, NOTEX with its PC-Link software becomes a
  braille output unit.
          ATR Computer Technology, $5,995, $6,995


  3.  BRAILLE EMBOSSERS


  Braille Blazer
     Embosses at fifteen characters per second in either 6- or 8-
  dot braille.  The voice of the built-in speech synthesizer can be
  used to configure the Blazer or can stand alone to make the
  computer talk.  The embosser is supported by most popular screen-
  reading packages.
          Blazie Engineering, $1,695, $1,745

  Braille BookMaker
     An interpoint desktop embosser.  Runs at 80 characters per
  second and can be used with different paper stock.  Commands are
  issued from a calculator-style keypad and confirmed by tones.
          Enabling Technologies Company, $10,500, $11,500
          Humanware, Inc., $10,500

  Braille Express
     An interpoint embosser that runs at 150 characters per
  second.
          Enabling Technologies Company, $19,500
          HumanWare, Inc., $19,500

  Braillo Comet
     Upgraded version of the Braillo 90.  Embosses at 50 and 75
  characters per second.  Includes graphics access and serial and
  parallel ports.
          American Thermoform Corporation, M4/0-0060, $3,795

  Braillo 200
     Embosses interpoint and single-side braille.  Produces 600
  pages an hour utilizing standard continuous pinfeed fanfold
  paper.
          American Thermoform Corporation, M4/0-0200, $36,995

  Everest DT
     An interpoint embosser.  Provides 100 characters per second
  and has a built-in Duxbury Grade 2 braille translator.
          TeleSensory, EV2A, $5,995

  Index
     Produces either 6- or 8-dot braille at 50 characters per
  second.  Features include parallel and serial interface and a 30k
  print and copy buffer.
          Access Technologies, Inc.,  $2,995
          ATR Computer Technology, $2,995
          National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering,
            00023, $2,999

  Juliet
     An interpoint embosser.  Runs at 40 characters per second.
  Can handle inexpensive 15-inch-wide accounting stock.  Has an
  impact control to produce braille on 100-pound paper.
          Enabling Technologies Company, $3,995

  Marathon
     A high-volume production embosser.  Runs at 200 characters
  per second.  Equipped with both serial and parallel ports to
  allow interface with virtually any computer system or host
  device.
          Enabling Technologies Company, $12,995
          HumanWare, Inc., $12,995

  Mountbatten Brailler
     Can be used as an embosser, a braille writer, a notetaker
  that can type braille directly into an electronic memory rather
  than on paper, a forward translation system that translates print
  into braille, and a back translation system for the braillist who
  wants a print copy.  Can be driven by an external keyboard for
  one-handed use.
          HumanWare, Inc., $2,495-$3,295

  Ohtsuki BT-5000
     Produces braille and print on the same page simultaneously.
  Also includes braille graphics and braille-only or print-only
  options.  Compatible with most microcomputers, voice
  synthesizers, and popular software.
          American Thermoform Corporation, M2/0-5000, $4,695

  Porta-Thiel
     Portable.  Embosses 6- and 8-dot braille on all sizes and
  types of paper, on single sheets, continuous forms, and plastic
  and magazine sheets.  Uses a built-in speech synthesizer to say
  when paper is out and waits for more to be inserted.  Has both a
  serial and parallel interface.  Can be used with Braille 'n Speak
  or other PC.
          Blazie Engineering, $1,895

  Romeo
     Embosses single sided at 20 or 40 characters per second.
          Enabling Technologies Company, RB-20, RB-40, $2,995,
            $3,795
          HumanWare, Inc., 20, 40, $2,995, $3,795

  Thiel Beta-X3
     A high-speed embosser used in braille-production facilities,
  schools, and offices.  Can create Grade 1 braille, Grade 2
  braille, Nemeth Code, and graphics.  Works with all current
  braille translation software.
          Blazie Engineering, call for pricing

  VersaPoint
     Embosses text or graphics at 40 characters per second in
  either 6- or 8-dot braille.  Adjusts to different paper widths
  and weights.
          Raised Dot Computing, Inc., $3,795
          TeleSensory, BP1D, BP1D/90827-004, BP1D/90827-011,
            $3795-$4,290


  4.  BRAILLE TRANSLATION SOFTWARE


  AutoBraille
     Uses the same translation rules and algorithm as
  TurboBraille, but lacks its formatting language and does not
  support Grade 3 braille output.  Available as a stand-alone
  program or in combination with TurboBraille.
          KANSYS, Inc., $95, $295

  BEX
     For the Apple II.  Creates large-print output on the screen.
  Translates print files to Grade 1 or Grade 2 braille and supports
  braille output to every braille embosser on the market currently.
  Can back translate Grade 2 braille files to print.
          Blazie Engineering, $450
          Carolyn's, BEX31, $439.95
          LS&S Group, $450
          Raised Dot Computing, Inc., $450

  Braille-Talk
     Allows standard text files to be translated into Grade 1 or
  Grade 2 braille for embossing.  Produces tables and charts using
  columns.  Supports all standard and parallel braillers and many
  speech synthesizers.
          Carolyn's, GW8220002, $189
          Exceptional Teaching Aids, BT1, $195
          GW Micro, 8220-001, $195
          LS&S Group, $195

  Duxbury Braille Translator
     For the Macintosh, IBM PC, and other MS-DOS computers.
  DUXWP works with WordPerfect 5.0 and 5.1 files.  Can produce
  braille from print or print from braille.  Features include
  automated formatting of documents from virtually any word
  processor, textbook layout according to Library of Congress
  standards, embedded grade-1 foreign languages, and compatibility
  with brailling devices and accessibility aids such as speech
  synthesizers and screen enlargement programs.
          Access Technologies, Inc., $475
          ATR Computer Technology, $495
          Blazie Engineering, $495
          Duxbury Systems, Inc., $295, $495
          LS&S Group, $495
          National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering,
            00023A, $495
          TeleSensory, 90827-004, 90827-007, $495

  E-Z Braille
     Reads, reformats, and translates a document into braille.
  Recognizes paragraphs, tables, lists, and headings.  Requires any
  IBM PC or PS2 computer or compatible and supports WordPerfect
  versions 4.2, 5.0, and 5.1.
          LS&S Group, $249.95

  Hot Dots
     Allows user to translate standard print text files to Grade
  1 or Grade 2 braille and output the braille files to a variety of
  braille embossers.  Includes a print formatter that interprets
  imbedded format commands to create formatted text files and a
  speech interface compatible with most IBM speech synthesizers.
  Runs on any MS-DOS computer that has at least 256k of memory.
          Access Technologies, Inc., $350
          Blazie Engineering, $360
          Carolyn's, HOTD31, $329.95
          Raised Dot Computing, Inc., $350
          TeleSensory, 90827-011, $350

  MegaDots
     Braille files can be viewed on the screen in one of four
  ways: braille dots, ASCII characters, line-by-line back-
  translation into print, or "pseudo text" (braille contractions
  "jammed" together on-screen).  Requires an MS-DOS or IBM-
  compatible computer and a hard disk.
          Access Technologies, Inc., $595
          Blazie Engineering, $600
          LS&S Group, 312-MD10, $600
          Raised Dot Computing, Inc., $600

  NFBTRANS
     A text-to-braille software program.  Requires an IBM or
  compatible computer using MS-DOS operating system, a brailling
  device, and word processing software.
          Roudley Associates, Inc., $395

  PC Braille
     For the IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2, and compatibles.  Produces
  Grade 1, Grade 2, or the newly adopted computer braille (known as
  Grade 0).  Translates by rule, not by dictionary search.  Works
  with text editors and most word processors and can format the
  text for printing or for brailling.  Supports all commercial
  braille embossers operating through a communications or centronix
  port.
          Arts Computer Products, Inc., $495, $1495

  Ransley Braille Interface
     This box connects any standard computer or computerized
  source to any standard braille embosser.  Allows a person who
  does not know braille to produce automatically formatted Grade 2
  braille.
          HumanWare, Inc., $995

  TurboBraille
     Translates documents into standard English braille for
  embossing or downloading.  Can support most features of Grade 3
  braille in addition to Grade 1, Grade 2, and computer braille.
  Accepts WordPerfect, WordStar, and ASCII files.  Has an
  interactive mode, a command line mode, and complete on-line
  documentation.
          KANSYS, Inc., $295


  5.  CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEMS (CCTV)

  Closed-circuit television systems enlarge printed material
  electronically onto a monitor screen.  The major components are a
  camera with zoom lens and a light source, a monitor (television
  screen), and a viewing table.  Copy is placed face up on a flat
  surface that can be moved in the X, horizontal direction, and in
  the Y, vertical direction.  The monitor varies in size from a 4"
  to a 24" screen; larger monitor screens provide higher
  magnification.  The camera, which is either color or black and
  white, can vary the amount of magnification, can be adjusted for
  brightness and contrast, and can reverse the image from black
  text on a white background (positive image or polarity) to white
  text on a black background (negative polarity).

  Other features may include a handwriting adapter to magnify the
  paper to make it possible to write or sign documents and
  attachments for use with typewriters and computers.  Some models
  can display the computer image and the camera image either
  simultaneously with a split screen or alternately by flipping
  from one screen to the other.

  Big Vue
     Magnifies up to 45x on a 13" black-and-white or color
  monitor and up to 60x on a 19" black-and-white and 20" color
  monitor.  One 19" model provides split-screen typing and computer
  access.
          LS&S Group, $1,650-$3,095

  Bright Eye
     Consists of a compact hand-held scanner and an eyepiece that
  projects a scanned image equal in size to that of a 12"
  television screen viewed at approximately 18" distance.
  Magnification, focus, and brightness are user adjustable.
  Battery-operated portable system with a hand-held scanner.
          Optelec, $2,995

  Chroma CCD
     Magnifies up to 45x on a 13" color monitor and up to 60x on
  a 20" color monitor.  Chroma camera is compatible with the
  Vista/Lynx computer magnification system, producing color images
  on a VGA computer monitor.
          Telesensory, $3,295-$3,495

  ClearView
     Magnifies 4x to 35x on a 12" black-and-white monitor, 5x to
  50x on a 17" black-and-white monitor, and 4x to 40x on a 14"
  color monitor.  Includes windowing, X-Y table, overlining,
  underlining, intensity, contrast, zoom, and brightness control.
          Bossert Specialties, Inc., $2,195-$2,795
          HumanWare, Inc., $2,195-$2,795

  ELITE (Electronic Lightweight In-line Text Enlarger)
     Has a magnification range of 2.5x to 50x, depending on
  monitor size.  Can support up to a 14" monitor and connect to a
  larger monitor or a conventional television.  Features video
  polarity, vertical and horizontal line markers, windowing, and
  two contrast settings.
          Acrontech International, Inc., $2,495

  Executive
     Magnifies from 12x to 45x, depending on the size of the
  monitor.  Available in basic, complete, and traveling models.
          Acrontech International, Inc., $1,795-$2,695
          Bossert Specialties, Inc., $1,850-$2,650

  Eye Quest
     Magnifies 5x to 45x on a 13" monitor and 5x to 60x on a 19"
  black-and-white and 20" color monitor.
          Carolyn's, $1,395-$2,575

  EZ-Reader
     Magnifies 10x, 20x, or 30x.  Can be used with any television
  monitor on flat or curved surfaces.
          Bossert Specialties, Inc., $1,250
          EZ Reader, $1,129.50-$1,249.50
          LS&S Group, $1,159.50-$1,279.50

  EZ-Reader on Wheels
     Magnifies 10x or 20x.  Has open front and back design that
  allows for writing under the unit and watching what is being
  written.
          Bossert Specialties, Inc., $1,350, $1,750
          EZ Reader, $1,229.50-$1,349.50
          Gracefully Yours, Inc., $1,350
          LS&S Group, $1,314.50-$1,419.50

  LV-101
     Comes with a SONY camera, SONY 4" flat screen monitor, and a
  2-hour rechargeable battery.  Has three lens options: low,
  medium, and high.  Can be connected to a desktop CCTV or a
  television set.  This unit is self-contained and portable.
          Independent Living Aids, Inc., 451510, $1,855
          National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering,
          $1,870

  LV-102
     Has the same features as the LV-101, but does not have a
  built-in monitor or battery pack.
          Independent Living Aids, Inc., 451515, $1,440

  LV-103
     Provides large-screen viewing on a television screen or
  computer monitor with a choice of one of three interchangeable
  lenses.  Offers only magnification, without digital capability.

          Independent Living Aids, Inc., 451525, $950

  Magni-Cam
     Magnifies from 9x to 38x on a 19" screen and from 12x to 48x
  on a 24" screen.  Connects to any television set.  Portable.
          Innoventions, Inc., $695

  Max-See
     Magnifies from 4x to 45x on 12" and 13" models and from 6x
  to 60x on 19" and 20" models.  Is available in black-and-white
  and color models.
          MaxiAids, $1,995-$2,695

  Mini-Reader
     Magnifies 12.5x on a 4" black-and-white flat screen monitor.
  Has rechargeable battery power system, direct AC power supply,
  and television hookup capabilities.  Portable.
          Magnisight, $1,495-$1,695

  Optelec 20/20
     Magnifies from 3x to 60x.  Has 14" black-and-white monitor,
  normal and reverse image modes, on-screen line markers, and
  split-screen facility.  Is easily collapsible for transport by
  hand or in a carrying case.
          Bossert Specialties, Inc., $3,395
          C Tech, $2,695
          Optelec, $2,695
          Vision Loss Consultants, $2,695

  Optelec 20/20+
     Offers all the operational features of Optelec 20/20.  Has a
  20" monitor with variable display colors in addition to the
  standard black on white or white on black.  May be used with the
  monitor positioned above or beside the reading table.
          Bossert Specialties, Inc., $2,995
          C Tech, $2,995
          Optelec, $2,995
          Vision Loss Consultants, $2,995

  Optelec 20/20 Spectrum
     Magnifies from 5x to 60x on a 20" monitor.  Can view
  materials in full-color display, or shut the color off when
  maximum contrast is desired for reading text.
          Bossert Specialties, Inc., $3,395
          C Tech, $3,395
          Optelec, $3,395
          Vision Loss Consultants, $3,395

  OPTEQ I and II
     Magnifies up to 45x on a 13" black-and-white monitor and up
  to 60x on a 19" black-and-white monitor.
          Tojek & Associates, Inc., $2,395-$2,995


  OPTEQ IV
     Magnifies up to 45x on a 13" color monitor and up to 60x on
  a 20" color monitor.
          Tojek & Associates, Inc. $2,395-$2,995

  OPTEQ Mini-Cam
     Magnifies from 10x to 45x.  Comes with all hardware that
  allows hookup to any home television or monitor.  Portable.
          Tojek & Associates, Inc., $995

  P-See Color CCTV Systems
     Magnifies 45x or 60x on a 13" or 19" color monitor.  Is
  available on desktop stand, pneumatic arm, or customized wheeled
  console.
          Talking and Visual Aids, $2,395-$2,850

  Reader 1
     Magnifies up to 45x on a black-and-white 12" monitor.
          LS&S Group, $1,695, $1,895
          Magnisight, $1,795-$1,995

  Reader XL
     Magnifies up to 60x on a black-and-white 19" monitor.
          LS&S Group, $2,095, $2,295
          Magnisight, $2,195, $2,295

  SeeTec CCTV System
     Magnifies 4x to 45x on a 12" black-and-white monitor and a
  13" color monitor and 6x to 60x on a 19" black-and-white monitor
  and a 20" color monitor.
          Bossert Specialties, Inc., $1,995-$3,295
          LS&S Group, $1,995-$2,995
          Seeing Technologies, Inc., $1,995-$3,295
          Vision Loss Consultants, $2,395-$3,395

  Seewell Reading Enhancer
     Magnifies 6x to 50x on a 19" monitor.  Can be used with any
  size television, black and white or color, and with flat or
  curved surfaces.
          LS&S Group, $950
          S. Walters, Inc., $900

  TekVision 20" Color CCTV
     Magnifies up to 50x.  Comes with its own table that can be
  adjusted to any level.  The monitor can be used for television or
  adapted at cost to accommodate input from a computer.
          Independent Living Aids, Inc., 759458, $2,795
          LS&S Group, 349-CVM1, $2,795

  Twin-Vu
     Can simultaneously view computer information with enlarged
  text from a book by splitting the screen at any level.  Works in
  conjunction with popular large-print software programs.
          Acrontech International, Inc., $1,695

  Vantage CCD
     Has a 14" monitor that enlarges print up to 45x.  Besides
  the basic read-write features, it has electronic windowing for
  isolating lines of text, overline/underline, and split screen.
          Telesensory, $2,895

  VersiColor XL CCD 14"
     Magnifies up to 45x on a 14" color monitor.  Offers choice
  of twenty-four customized foreground and background color
  combinations.
          Telesensory, $2,995

  Viewpoint VGA
     Magnifies from 8x to 32x and is available in three models:
  Mono 14" and 19" have black-and-white screens, Multi 14" has a
  color screen that allows the user to select any one of eight
  colors.
          Bossert Specialties, Inc., $2,795, $2,895, $2,995
          HumanWare, Inc., VP14W, VP14C, VP19W, $2,795, $2,895,
            $2,995

  Viewpoint VGA with Computer Access
     Computer-compatible versions of the Viewpoint VGA Mono 14"
  and Multi 14" models.  Works with any desktop, laptop, or
  notebook computer with a facility for connecting an external
  monitor.  Has the ability to display the enlarged computer image
  and the camera image either simultaneously or alternately.
          Bossert Specialists, Inc., $3,195, $3,295
          HumanWare, Inc., VP14WPC, VP14CPC, $3,195, $3,295

  Voyager CCD
     Magnifies up to 45x on a 12" black-and-white monitor.
  Includes enhanced contrast capabilities, positive-negative image
  reversal, and tilt screen display.
          Telesensory, $2,395

  Voyager XL CCD
     Magnifies up to 60x on a 19" black-and-white monitor.
  Compatible with Telesensory's computer magnification systems.
  Deluxe model includes automatic focus.
          Telesensory, $3,195

  6.  MAGNIFIERS


  A.  CHEST MAGNIFIERS

  Chest magnifiers rest on a person's chest and are supported by an
  adjustable cord around the neck.  They allow both hands to be
  free to hold reading material or to work.

      Easi-View
         1.7x magnification.
                  Bossert Specialties, Inc., HF-146, $38.59
                  Phillip Barton Vision Systems, 5820, $18

      Ezy-Mag
         Double lens arrangement has a 4" round utility lens and a
  small high-power inspection lens.
             Ann Morris Enterprises, Inc., VMA9, $21.95
             Bernell Corp., D875, $12
             Bossert Specialties, Inc., HF-421, $14.75
             Carolyn's, D875, $9.95
             Maxi Aids, 54430, $9.95
             Phillip Barton Vision Systems, EZM, $8
             Tech-Optics International Corporation, 1730, $9.95
             Vis-Aids, Inc., 01202, $11.99

      Large Magnifier with Neck Strap
         4½" round lens.
             Maddak, Inc., F73372-0002, $9.25

      Mag-Light
         3¼" 2x magnifier has a 4x insert and a high-intensity lamp
  on a gooseneck arm.  Uses 2 AA batteries.
             Ann Morris Enterprises, Inc., VMA2, $29.95

      Magni-View
         1.5x magnification.
             Bernell Corp., BLN8887, $19.50

      Magni-Viewer
         2x magnification.
             Bossert Specialties, Inc., BL-832, $20
             Carolyn's, B813390, $23.95
             Massachusetts Association for the Blind, M057, $15

      Maxi-Plus
         Consists of two lenses: a large rectangular lens with 2x
      magnification and a small round lens with 4x magnification.
             Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc., 2678, $39.95

      No-Hold Magnifying Reader
         4" biconvex lens, 2x magnification.
             Fred Sammons, Inc., BK-3453, $10.95

      Over-the-Neck Magnifier
         4" round lens has 5x bifocal insert.
             LS&S Group, 350-SV-10, $8.95
             Science Products, 4420, $22.50
             Selsi Company, Inc., 367, $5.50
             Vis-Aids, Inc., 54430, $5.95


  B.  FLAT MAGNIFIERS

      Globe Magnifier, Dome Magnifier
         Various models in different magnification from 2x to 6x.
             Bernell Corp., SE402, SE403, $18, $35
             Bossert Specialties, Inc., SL-139, $24
             Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc., $26.75-$76.90
             S. Walters, Inc., 109-003, 109-002, $16.95, $19.95
             Science Products, A4170, A4473, $19.95, $62.50
             Tech-Optics International Corporation, $13.25-$38

      Magna-Bar Magnifier
         Lies directly on the page and magnifies 2x.  4" to 6" long
  to cover the full page width of most books.
             Bernell Corp., BLN8275, $4.25
             Bossert Specialties, Inc., HM-115, BL-813, $4, $5
             Carolyn's, MB812630, $4.50
             Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc., 2602, 2603, 2605,
               $8.20-$26.90
             LS&S Group, 26-377, $1.95
             Massachusetts Association for the Blind, M055, $4.25
             Phillip Barton Vision Systems, 81-26-30, $3.75
             S. Walters, Inc., 109-204, $6.95
             Tech-Optics International Corporation, 81-26-30, $2.95
             Vis-Aids, Inc., 06203, $2.90

      Magna-Rule Magnifier
         Over twice as long as the Magna-Bar Magnifier to span
  longer lines of type.
             Bernell Corp., BLN8272, $5.95
             Bossert Specialties, Inc., BL-812, $6
             Carolyn's, MB812629, $7.25
             LS&S Group, $3.50, $7.50
             Massachusetts Association for the Blind, M056, $6.25
             Phillip Barton Vision Systems, 81-26-29, $5
             S. Walters, Inc., 109-210, 109-214, $12.95, $21.95
             Tech-Optics International Corporation, 81-26-29, $4.45

      Mirror Magnifier
         3x or 4x magnification.
             Lighthouse of Houston, $15.25
             LS&S Group, 212-MM1, $19.95
             Science Products, A4180, $24.95

      Paperweight Magnifier
         3" square clear plastic base with 4x magnification.
             Science Products, A4470, $32.50

  C.  HAND-HELD RECTANGULAR MAGNIFIERS

      Hand-Held Rectangular Magnifiers
         Various models in different lens sizes and magnification.
             Bernell Corp., $7-$13.50
             Bossert Specialties, Inc., $6-$93.80
             Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc., $27.50-$98.40
             Fred Sammons, Inc., BK-3459, $7.50
             Independent Living Aids, Inc., 454440, $7.95
             Maddak, Inc., H73363, $15.69
             Phillip Barton Vision Systems, $8-$53.75
             Science Products, $14.95-$99.50
             Selsi Company, Inc., 302, 312, $6, $13
             Sense-sations, $21.95
             Tech-Optics International Corporation, $8.85-$51.55
             Vis-Aids, Inc., $19.95-$92.95

      Illuminated
         Various models in different lens sizes and magnification.
            Bernell Corp., LRX200, DM810, BLN8861, S154, $15, $26.95,
             $31.50, $38.50
            Bossert Specialties, Inc., $37-$89.30
            Phillip Barton Vision Systems, $14.75-$31
            Tech-Optics International Corporation, $24.95, $28.50

           2" x 4" lens with 2x or 3x magnification.
            Carolyn's, DA2000, $38.95
            LS&S Group, 56-81-33-86, 56-1530-1, $38.50, $85.95
            Selsi Company, Inc., 304, 313, $11.20, $43.80
            Vis-Aids, Inc., 01204, $39.99

      Yellow Contrast Magnifier
         Incorporates a specially developed yellow acrylic that many
  people find increases contrast and makes reading easier.
          2" x 4" lens has 2x magnification with 4x bifocal.
           Independent Living Aids, Inc., 186247, $35.95
           Vis-Aids, Inc., M58#5, M60#5, $36

  D.  HAND-HELD ROUND MAGNIFIERS

      Extension Arm Magnifier
         Can be hand held or supported by its extension arm that
  adjusts to various angles and permits hands-free use.
           Independent Living Aids, Inc., 305754, $5.95

      Hand-Held Round Magnifiers
         Various models in different round lens sizes and
  magnification.
           Ann Morris Enterprises, Inc., VMA3, $9.95
           Bernell Corp., $7-$38.95
           Bossert Specialties, Inc., $4.95-$69.61
           Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc., $15.90-$93
           Independent Living Aids, Inc., 370348, 370351, 370355,
             $3.95, $5.95, $9.95
           Phillip Barton Vision Systems, $6-$24.75
           Science Products, $4.95-$67.50
           Selsi Company, Inc., $2.80-$16
           Tech-Optics International Corporation, $4.25-$31.85
           Vis-Aids, Inc., $14.95-$54.95

         Illuminated
          Various models in different lens sizes and magnification.
           Access with Ease, Inc., CM7343, $6.95
           Ann Morris Enterprises, Inc., VMA5, $7.95
           Bernell Corp., $13.95-$32.95
           Bossert Specialties, Inc., $14.40-$68.75
           Fred Sammons, Inc., BK-3456, $14.50
           Independent Living Aids, Inc., 786333, $8.95
           LS&S Group, $30.95-$57.95
           Phillip Barton Vision Systems, $10-$29.75
           Science Products, $19.95-$42.50
           Selsi Company, Inc., $5.60-$31.50
           Tech-Optics International Corporation, $10.95-$19.75
           Vis-Aids, Inc., $26.95-$52.95

         Yellow Contrast Magnifier
          Incorporates a specially developed yellow acrylic that many
          people find increases contrast and makes reading easier.
           Independent Living Aids, Inc., 186243, 186251, $18.95,
             $35.95
           Vis-Aids, Inc., M58#1, M60#1, $39

  E.  MAGNIFIER LAMPS

   Big Eye Magnifying Lamp
          Table lamp with a 2x acrylic 5" round lens attached to the
  lamp shade.  Goose neck allows flexible positioning.
           Bossert Specialties, Inc., LM-80, $75
           Carolyn's, BE010, $59.95
           Independent Living Aids, Inc., 369045, $39.95
           LS&S Group , 59-010, $44.95
           Massachusetts Association for the Blind, M065, $48
           Science Products, A4110, $69.95

      Big Eye Telescoping/Magnifying Floor Lamp
          Floor lamp with a 2x magnifying lens and an 18" flexible
  arm with heavy base.  Adjusts from 30" to 66" in height.
           Bossert Specialties, Inc., LM-82, $135
           Carolyn's, BE518, $119.95
           LS&S Group, 59-518, $88.95
           Science Products, A4113, A4119, $99.50, $134.95

      Big Eye Twin-Arm Lamp
          Table lamp with a light on a 14" flexible arm and a 5"
  round lens on an 18" flexible arm.  Light and lens can be used
  together or separately.
           Bossert Specialties, Inc., LM-81, $90
           Carolyn's, BE1418, $59.95
           LS&S Group, 59-1418, $58.95
           Science Products, A4103, $89.95


      Circline Illuminated Magnifier
          Desk model has 28" reach, floor model with casters has 28"
  or 42" arm, pedestal model has 28" arm.
           Cleo, Inc., 81-1002, 81-1004, 81-1005, 81-1007, $175-$229

          Available with a  x or a 1¼x lens and with a weighted base
  or a universal mounting clamp.
           Contact East, Inc., $130.90-$170.20

          Clamp-on base, 42" arm reach, 22-watt fluorescent bulb
  included.
           Dazor Manufacturing Corp., 8MC200, $160

          Magnifier mounted on a rolling caster base, 42" arm reach,
  arm and base purchased separately.
           Dazor Manufacturing Corp., 8MC300/1050, $145, base: $93

          Magnifier mounted on a stationary pedestal base, 42" arm
  reach, arm and base purchased separately.
           Dazor Manufacturing Corp., 8MC300/3050, $145, base: $73

          Weighted desktop base, 28" arm reach, 22-watt fluorescent
  bulb included.
           Dazor Manufacturing Corp., 8MC100, $180

          Universal clamp model can be mounted on any horizontal,
  vertical, or sloped surface.  Weighted-base model has an 18"
  arm with a 30" reach.  Stationary pedestal stand model has a
  24" arm with a 33" reach.  Rolling-caster stand model has a 34"
  arm with a 42" reach.
           Independent Living Aids, Inc. , 321630, 321635, 321640,
             321645, $144.95-$209.95

      Economy Model
          The lamp head has a 4" round 1.75x lens that will reach 36"
  on arms with a spring suspension system.  Equipped with a 4-way
  mounting clamp.
           Independent Living Aids, Inc., 275925, $29.95

      Fluorescent Magnifier
          5" round  x lens.  Spring arm has 36" or 45" reach.  Clamp
          mount.
           Contact East, Inc., 16301, $122.35
           LS&S Group, 315-3700, 25-16301, $69.95, $149.95
           Luxo Lamp Corporation, 16301, $155

      Halogen Electrix Magnifier Lamp
          A 100-watt halogen bulb with a 5" round 1.75x lens.  In two
  models: an adjustable clamp that permits horizontal or vertical
  mounting or a weighted base.
           Independent Living Aids, Inc., 288525 (clamp model),
             288530 (desk model), $139.95, $162.95
           LS&S Group, $144.95, $164.95


      Halogen Illuminator/Magnifier
          A 20-watt halogen lamp and a 2.5x acrylic 5" round lens are
  attached to a base with 12" gooseneck arms.  The light and lens
  move independently for flexible positioning.
           Independent Living Aids, Inc., 361412, $119.95

      Halogen Lamp and Magnifier
          A 50-watt halogen lamp with a 24" reach and a 5" round lens
  with 21" reach are independently mounted to a weighted base.
           LS&S Group, 145-7310, $119.95

      Illuminated Desktop Magnifying Lamp
          5" round lens has a 30" reach and a weighted base.
           LS&S Group, 145-7121WB, $139.95

      Illuminated Magnifier Lamp
          3 " round lens has a 36" reach and clips on.
           LS&S Group, 315-1700, $26.95

      Illuminated Magnifier on Stand with Casters
          5" round lens with 42" arm reach.
           LS&S Group, 25-1450HR-5-EB-CW, $259.95

      KFM Series
          Various models:  x or 1¼x magnification, 30" or 45" reach,
  clamp for mounting or weighted base.  All models are on
  adjustable K-arm with 5" diameter lens.
           Bossert Specialties, Inc., L-172, L-173, $220, $275
           Contact East, Inc., $165-$228
           LS&S Group, 25-KFM-2/FE: 30" reach, weighted base,
             $239.95
           Luxo Lamp Corporation, $209-$289
           Phillip Barton Vision Systems, $198.50-$248.45
           Science Products, A4115, A4116, A4124, $225, $365, $275

      Magna-Lux II Magnifier
           x magnification and 39" arm reach.
           Luxo Lamp Corporation, 16272, $74

      Magnifier Flex
          Model 8ML-104 uses a 13-watt compact fluorescent tube.
  Model 8ML-100 uses a tubular incandescent bulb with a maximum of
  60 watts.  Three mounting options: insert base of flex arm into a
  table clamp (furnished), mount on a Dazor floor stand with caster
  ($93) or pedestal ($73) base, or mount on a vertical surface with
  a Dazor dual clamp universal base (Part 5000-9A).
           Dazor Manufacturing Corp., 8ML-100, 8ML-104, $73, $99

      Magnifying Lamp
          4" diameter lens, clamps onto any edge up to 2" thick,
  swivels in almost any direction with a 36" reach, takes standard
  60-watt bulb.
           Access with Ease, Inc., WWG112, $27.95


      W.A.V.E. (Wide Angle Visual Enlargement) Magnifier
           x magnification in a 6 " x 4½" viewing area.  Twin 7-watt
      compact fluorescent tubes work independently.  Clamps on and
        has 45" arm reach.
           Bossert Specialties, Inc., L-168, $390
           LS&S Group, 25-17805, $309.95
           Luxo Lamp Corporation, 17801-17803, 17805-17807, $360-
             $625


  F.  PAGE MAGNIFIERS

      Fresnel Lens
          Greater magnification occurs as distance increases.
  Measures 7" x
      10", 7" x 11", 8" x 10", or 8½" x 11".
           Ann Morris Enterprises Inc., VMA1, $2.95
           Bernell Corp., DV1500, $4.50
           Cleo, Inc., 88-1004, 88-1005, $1.50, $2.20
           Independent Living Aids, Inc., 454444, $1.99
           LS&S Group, 26-436, $1.95
           Massachusetts Association for the Blind, M063, $6
                             Science Products, A4155, A4677, $1.95, $6.95
           Selsi Company, Inc., 435, 436, $1.40, $2.30
           Vis-Aids, Inc., 54444, $1.75

      Magnifier on Legs
          7" x 10" lens is mounted on four retractable 4" legs and
  magnifies reading matter 2x to 2.5x.
           Bernell Corp., SVP, $10
           Fred Sammons, Inc., BK-3462, $10.50
           Independent Living Aids, Inc., 570284, $9.95
           Library Store, Ltd, $9.95, $19.95 (mounted)
           LS&S Group, 350-SV-P, $10.95


  G.  POCKET MAGNIFIERS

      Double Folding
          Various models in different lens sizes and magnification.
           Ann Morris Enterprises, Inc., VMA4, $5.95
           Bossert Specialties, Inc., $12-$18
           Carolyn's, $11.95-$18.95
           Contact East, Inc., $18.60
           LS&S Group, 56-81-23-63, 56-81-23-64, 56-81-23-65, $19.95
           Phillip Barton Vision Systems, $5.75-$7
           Tech-Optics International Corporation, $2.95-$28.05
           Vis-Aids, Inc., 06192, $9.95

         Illuminated
          Various models in different lens sizes and magnification.
           Ann Morris Enterprises, Inc., VMA8, $18.95
           Bossert Specialties, Inc., $11.95-$52.50
           Carolyn's, $4.95-$9.95
           Contact East, Inc., $5.95-$9.95
           Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc., $13.40-$28.10
           Fordham Equipment Company, 66-888, $6.95
           Independent Living Aids, Inc., 454424, 624538, $5.95
           LS&S Group, $4.95-$46.95
           Science Products, A4331, $9.95
           Selsi Company, Inc., 431, 432, $1.25
           Tech-Optics International Corporation, $5.95-$26.35
           Vis-Aids, Inc., $5.75-$22.95

      Retractable
          Various models in different lens sizes and magnification.
           Bossert Specialties, Inc., $6.50-$8
           Independent Living Aids, Inc., 502981, $4.95
           LS&S Group, 350-FM-5, $4.95
           Phillip Barton Vision Systems, $4-$6.50
           Tech-Optics International Corporation, $4.50
           Vis-Aids, Inc., 06206, 06207, $4.95, $7.90

      Single Folding
          Various models in different lens sizes and magnification.
           Bossert Specialties, Inc., $3-$17.02
           Contact East, Inc., $13.10
           Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc., $5.50-$43.10
           Independent Living Aids, Inc., 617123, $3.95
           LS&S Group, $2.25-$22.95
           Phillip Barton Vision Systems, $4-$7.50
           Science Products, $4.95-$9.95
           Sense-sations, $4.95
           Tech-Optics International Corporation , $1.65-$8.75
           Vis-Aids, Inc., $6.00-$15.95

      Triple Folding
          5x, 10x, and 15x magnification.
           Phillip Barton Vision Systems, DF-15, $10

          5x, 7x, and 9x magnification.
           Bossert Specialties, Inc., BL-814, $19.50
           LS&S Group, 56-81-23-67, $24.95
           Tech-Optics International Corporation, 81-23-67, $13.85

          4x, 6x, and 8x magnification.
           Vis-Aids, Inc., 09516, $18.95

  H.  STAND MAGNIFIERS

      Basic Stand Magnifiers
          Various models with round or rectangular lens of different
  sizes and magnification.
           Bossert Specialties, Inc., $10.95-$95.47
           Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc., $21.05-$80.60
           LS&S Group, $29.95-$135.95
           Phillip Barton Vision Systems, $15.75-$97.75
           Tech-Optics International Corporation, $24.50-$58

      Foldable Magnifier
          Larger size stands 7¼" high with 4" lens.  Smaller size has
  1 " lens.
           Selsi Company, Inc., 386, 396, $2.80, $10.30

      Gooseneck Magnifier
          Lens is attached to a flexible gooseneck arm that is
  mounted on a metal base.  Various models in different lens sizes
  and magnification.
           Bernell Corp., D104D, $39.95
           Edmund Scientific Company, C70,241, $29.95
           Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc., $66.25-$175.60
           Fred Sammons, Inc., BK-3451, $26.50
           Selsi Company, Inc. , 357, 358, $8.80-$30.70
           Tech-Optics International Corporation, 2754, 2757, 2758,
             $67.10-$142.20
           Vis-Aids, Inc., 13158, $17.95

      Hand/Stand Combination Magnifier
          3x magnification and a rectangular lens.  Folding handle
  and wire stand permit use as a hand-held or stand magnifier.
           Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc., $40-$61
           LS&S Group, 56-2032, $102.95
           Phillip Barton Vision Systems, 906-S, $47.75
           Tech-Optics International Corporation, 2031, $43.45
           Vis-Aids, Inc., 35628, $59.95


  I.  HELPING HAND MAGNIFIER
          Attached to a cast iron base are fittings for two clip arms
  to hold items to be magnified and a 1½" diameter lens with 2x
  magnification.
           Edmund Scientific Company, C39,064, $9.95
           Independent Living Aids, Inc., 366174, $12.95

      Illuminated
          Various models in different lens sizes and magnification.
           Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc., $131.40-$278.30
           Library Store, Ltd, $39.95, $415.95, $599.95
           LS&S Group, $37.95-$66.95
           Phillip Barton Vision Systems, $14.50-$50

          1.5x or 2x magnification, 2"-x-4" lens with 7-watt 115-volt
  lamp.  Both the lens and light are adjustable.
           Bernell Corp., BLN8481, $39.95
           Carolyn's, $35.95

          2x or 3x round 3" lens.  Free-standing, with a 2" space
  between the lens and object being magnified.  Two C batteries
  included.
           Bernell Corp., M1, $11.95
           Fordham Equipment Company, $39.95-$54.95
           Independent Living Aids, Inc., 336400, $9.95

      Masterlens Illuminated Stereo Magnifier
          6" x 8" stereo magnifier sits in a frame on legs.  This
  allows the reader space to work under the lens and to turn pages.

           Contact East, Inc., $389, $499
           LS&S Group, 129-STV-1, $409

      Reading Window
          The lens is in the form of a thin plastic disc with 1.5x
      magnification.  The Bookstand Model is 16" in diameter and
        allows reader to see both pages of an open book magnified at
        the same time.  The Arm Model has a 12" lens mounted on a
        weighted base.
           Eyetronics, $200, $250
           Library Store, Ltd, $319.95, $374.95


      Stereotopic Magnifier
          2.75x-4.6x magnification.  Base is made of 1" square steel
  tubing.  Lamp can be purchased separately for $28.90.
           Edroy Products Company, Inc., U66, U66-2, U68, U68-2,
             $120.65-$275.65

      Twin Magnifier
          Dual aspheric lens design with a 3x upper lens and an
  adjustable     2.5x lower lens that is 3" x 4".
           Bernell Corp., STWIN, $39.95

      Wide-Field Stand Magnifier
          8" x 10" Fresnel lens with 2x magnification.  Adjusts to
  lie over paperwork or sits in front of computer screen to enlarge
  characters.
           LS&S Group, 56-1790, $149.95



  7.  PAGE TURNERS

  Page turners assist individuals with limited use of their hands
  or arms in  manipulating pages of print material.  Electrical
  models have multiple switches to allow operation using finger,
  chin, cheek, eyebrow, breath, or toe.

  Automaddak Page Turner System
      The system includes the Automaddak Page Turner, a wooden
  bookstand, and an automatic page-holding device.  The page turner
  is activated by pushing a pneumatic switch. The unit operates on
  9 volts DC and is supplied with an AC/DC power adapter.
         Gaylord Brothers, JAADA73204, $1249
         Maddak, Inc., H73204, $928.50

  GEWA Page Turner
      Acrylic panels secure and flatten document being read.
  Rubber grip roller manipulates pages forward and backward, singly
  or continuously.  Multiswitch arrays include joystick, sip-and-
  puff control, pedal control, and pushbutton control.  The unit is
  powered by 24 volts AC and operates from a 110-volt wall outlet
  transformer.  Reader can be sitting up or lying down.
         Zygo Industries, Inc., BLV-6, $3795

  Next Page
      Features include bi-directional page turning; adjustable book
  angle; and single-, dual-, or multiple-position switch control.
  The unit is powered by 12 volts DC, using batteries or adapter.
         TASH, Inc., $3,000

  Page Turner
      A clip that fits around the hand is secured to a tapered
  strip with a wide foam-rubber tip at the end for turning large
  sheets.
         Demco, Inc., P162-0633, $12.99
         Maddak, Inc., F73216, $16.70

  Page Turner and Cuff (Hand-held)
      A rubber friction tip on a wooden dowel is attached to a
  lightweight cuff that has a soft palm pad.  The device fits on
  the hand with a large D-ring that is secured with Velcro.
         Cleo, Inc., 88-1067, $9.90
         Gaylord Brothers, F73216, $11.25
         Maddak, Inc., F73216-0136, $9.90

  Sip-and-Puff Switch for Touch Turner
      For mouth operation of Touch Turner.  Must be factory
  installed.
         Cleo, Inc., 88-1073, $95
         Touch Turner Company, Model B, $95

  Touch Turner
      The switch that operates the turning action can be activated
  with the movement of the chin, finger, eyebrow, or breath.  It is
  powered by D batteries.  Models available are one-way and two-way
  turners for paperback and hardback books.
         Cleo, Inc., 88-1070-1071-1072, $495-$595
         J.A. Preston Corporation, PC7601A-76015, $825-$895
         G.E. Miller, Inc., GM3692B, C, D, E, F, G, H, $495-$690
         Touch Turner Company, Models C, CR, PB, $495-$595

  Touch Turner Adaptor
      To use 110/120 volt AC.  Must be factory installed.
         Cleo, Inc., 88-1074, $55
         G.E. Miller, Inc., GM3692J, $55
            Touch Turner Company, Model A, $55


  8.  READING MACHINES

  Reading machines recognize print materials and convert them into
  another medium.  The output of the Optacon, or Optical to Tactile
  Converter, is tactile.  The user moves a small camera across a
  line of print with one hand and places a finger of the other hand
  in a slot to feel an array of small vibrating pins.  Optical
  character recognition (OCR) systems are computer based and
  consist of a scanner (hand-held, flatbed, or page), OCR card,
  user-interface software, adaptive equipment, and a personal
  computer.  The scanner is a hardware device that takes a
  "picture" of the printed material.  This picture is transferred
  to the computer where the OCR translates the picture into text
  characters.  The output device is most commonly synthetic speech
  but may also be the monitor, printer, or braille display.

  An Open Book
      Enables a reader to scan materials and listen to short items
  in minutes or to place lengthy items in the machine's memory for
  later listening.  Offers a choice of several voices and a variety
  of speeds.  The deluxe edition has additional speed and holds
  more than twice as many pages or books as the standard edition.
         Access Technologies, Inc., $4,795, $5,795
         Arkenstone, Inc., $4,995, $5,995
         Arts Computer Products, Inc., $4,995, $5,995

  An Open Book Unbound
      A software-only product.  Includes Calera Recognition Systems
  OCR technology, Microsoft Windows 3.1, and Hewlett Packard
  Accupage automatic contrast software.  Requires a 386 or 486 PC,
  a scanner, and compatible speech synthesizer.
         Access Technologies, Inc., $995
         Arkenstone, Inc., $995

  Arkenstone Reader
      Comprises three components: TrueScan scanner recognition
  card, desktop scanner, and software.  Can use with PC/AT or
  compatible computers.  Available reading options are voice, large
  print, or braille.
         Arkenstone, Inc., $2,390-$3,845
         Arts Computer Products, Inc., $2,645-$4,295
         Electronic Visual Aids Specialists, $2,495-$3,895
         GW Micro, $2,840-$4,495
         Personal Data Systems, Inc., $2,390-$3,845

  Arkenstone Reader 400
      Based on Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) technology.
  Reads three times faster than earlier products.  Comes with a
  Hewlett Packard ScanJet IIp scanner and Arkenstone Reader II
  software.
         Access Technologies, Inc., $3,795
         Arkenstone, Inc., $5,145

  Arkenstone Ready to Read
      Has a three-channel audio management system that replaces the
  video screen and manages a voice synthesizer, computer speaker,
  and one other device, such as a telephone.
         Arkenstone, Inc., RTR 50, RTR 100, $7,295, $7,995
         Personal Data Systems, Inc., RTR 50, RTR 100, $7,295,
           $7,995

  Boxer-Reader
      Includes the Truescan optical character recognition board,
  full-page hand scanner, DocuRead software, Synphonix 215 speech
  synthesizer with Artic Vision screen reader, word processor,
  database management system, and on-line bookstore.
         Adhoc Reading Systems, Inc., 286, 386, $7,140-$7,854
         LS&S Group, 120-BR-286, 120-BR-386, $7,140-$7,854

  DocuRead Expert
      Includes scanner, scanner interface (daughter card), Truescan
  Model E for PC/AT computer, and DocuRead software.
         Adhoc Reading Systems, Inc., $3,750

  Hand Scanner OCR Kit
      Enables one to read 4- to 36-point text with one's own IBM AT
  or compatible.  The 8.5" wide scanner eliminates tracking
  problems.  Kit also has a "sound picture" providing tones that
  allow reader to interpret the layout of a page.
         LS&S Group, 120-HSDT-I, $3,572

  IRIS Reading System
      Consists of the following components: an IBM/AT 286 or 386 or
  compatible computer, a TrueScan character recognition unit, a
  voice synthesizer (DECtalk), and the IRIS software.  Reads or
  navigates by character, word, line, sentence, paragraph, or page.
         Visuaide 2000, Inc., Can$10,640

  Optacon II
      Converts regular print or computer output into vibrating
  tactile shapes that can be read with the finger.  Can operate on
  battery power for at least eight hours.  Accessories include
  Training System Software for IBM PC or Apple IIe/GS ($395) and
  inTOUCH software program for Macintosh ($395).
         TeleSensory, $3,695

  OsCaR
      Can scan virtually any type or size font.  Designed to be
  used with large print, speech, electronic braille, and hardcopy
  braille access devices to display the scanned information.  Can
  produce Grade 2 braille with a braille translation program.  Runs
  on AT, PS/2 Micro Channel, or compatible computer.
         TeleSensory, $1,295-$2,840

  ReadMan
      Scans materials on the flat surface of the desktop model or
  with the hand-held scanner of the portable unit.  Has nine
  different voices.  User can store materials on floppy disks.
         Schamex Research, $2,992-$5,492

  The Reading AdvantEdge
      A software-only OCR product.  Recognizes virtually any
  typeface or size, italics, bold, underscore, documents with
  multiple columns, faxes, and six international languages.  The
  user can select a variety of options for scanned text: have the
  text read aloud with a screen reader and a synthesized speech
  card, convert and save the text for editing, enlarge the text on
  the computer screen, or convert into braille.  Requires IBM PC
  386 or greater or compatible.
         Xerox Imaging Systems, Inc., Adaptive Technology Products,
           $795 (software only), $1,295 (software and automatic
           scanner), $2,995 (software and bookedge scanner)

  The Reading Edge
      Consists of a bookedge scanner, Intelligent Character
  Recognition (ICR) software, synthetic speech, and custom keypad.
  Can scan virtually any printed or typeset document and provide
  voice output.
         Xerox Imaging Systems, Inc., Adaptive Technology Products,
           $5,495



  9.  SCREEN ENLARGERS

  Screen enlargers display the information on a computer screen in
  a variety of magnifications and fonts.  They may be software or
  hardware based.  The software programs are compatible with many
  word-processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.  The
  hardware is available in several models that are compatible with
  most computers.

  Artic Business FOCUS
      Software has same features as Artic FOCUS and also includes
  magnification up to 10x, additional fonts, additional reading
  functions, additional tracking and split-screen modes, and
  graphics support for DOS and Microsoft Windows 3.0.
         Artic Technologies, $695

  Artic FOCUS
      Software magnifies up to 8x and is compatible with EGA/VGA
  laptop computers and Toshiba T-1000 CGA laptops.
         Artic Technologies, $495, $695

  B-Edit
      A text-editor program that magnifies up to 5x and functions
  with any standard graphics display card and monitor (CGA, EGA,
  VGA).
         Hexagon Products, $39
         National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering, 00012,
           $99.95

  BIG
      Software in two versions: WP for WordPerfect or LetterPerfect
  magnifies from 1.5x to 6x, and Lotus 1-2-3 magnifies at 6x.
         Hexagon Products, $39

  BIGED
      A word processor for the IBM PC and compatibles that runs in
  graphics mode to display from 20 to 80 columns of text on the
  computer screen.  At 20 columns, characters are magnified about
  4x.  BIGED enlarges only its own output; does not include
  formatted printing capability.  Speech output is provided when
  appropriate hardware is present; currently supports Accent and
  Speech Thing speech systems.
         TurboPower Software, $79

  Compu-Lenz
      A computer peripheral that uses a Fresnel lens to enlarge
  characters to more than twice their size.  It attaches to IBM-PC
  and most other computers with monitors of similar size.
         AbleTech Connection, $199.95
         C Tech, $225
         Carolyn's, CL16A, $191.95
         Florida New Concepts Marketing, Inc., CL-16, $204.95
         LS&S Group, 22-CL-16, $194.95
         Science Products, A8053, $245
         Tech-Optics International Corporation, CL, $174.95
         Vis-Aids, Inc., 07096, $167.99

  Eye Relief
      A software program for word processing that runs on any PC
  with 512K of RAM and a graphics screen.  Screen fonts can magnify
  up to 5x.  User can create, edit, and print standard ASCII text
  files.
         Bossert Specialties, Inc., $295
         HumanWare, Inc., ERS-1, $295
         LS&S Group, 281-ERWP, $295
         National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering, 00011A,
           $299.95
         SkiSoft Publishing Corporation, $295

  Full-Featured Publisher
      Software program allows user to set type from 8 point to 36
  point.  It can read text files created with other word processors
  and then display and print the text in large print.  Large text
  on the screen prints as large text on the paper.
         National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering, 00013B,
           $129.95

  Full-Featured Word Processor
      Software program can switch the display or printout between
  standard size and 2x.
         National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering, 00013A,
           $99.95


  Horizon Low Vision Magnifier
      A computerized scanning system converts text to continuously
  scrolling words that can be read in single-line, columns, or
  full-page mode with up to 35x magnification.  The unit consists
  of a flat-bed scanner, a computer processor, a 13" VGA monitor,
  and a trackball.
         Mentor O & O, Inc., $3,695

  inFocus
      Software magnifies the entire screen, a single line, or a
  scalable window of either text or graphics to 2x. Requires PC
  compatible computer and VGA graphics adapter.
         AI Squared, $149
         Carolyn's, $149
         LS&S Group, 213-INFOCUS, $149.95
         National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering, 00015,
           $149.95

  inLARGE
      Software for the Macintosh that magnifies the entire screen
  or a portion of text or graphics 2x to 16x.
         Berkeley Systems, Inc., $195
         Carolyn's, BINI $95
         LS&S Group, 262-IL1, $95
         National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering, C3249,
           $105

  Large-Print Display Processor (DP)
      Hardware-based design enlarges computer text up to 16x on a
  19" black-and-white monitor.  DP consists of three components: an
  interface board, a processing box, and a user control panel with
  a four-directional joystick that executes all functions.  Models
  are available for IBM computers and compatibles and for Apple II
  series computers.
         TeleSensory, DP-11 PLUS, DP-11 PLUS MCA, $2,795-$2,995

  LP-DOS
      Software provides text magnification from 2x to 16x and is
  compatible with all IBM PC, PS2, and laptop computers.
         Access Technologies, Inc., $495
         C Tech, $495
         Carolyn's, $495
         Computer Conversations, Inc., $495
         LS&S Group, 158-LPDOS, $495
         Optelec, $495
         Talking and Visual Aids, $495
         Vision Loss Consultants, $495

  LP-DOS Deluxe
      Software magnifies both text and graphics displays and is
  compatible with Microsoft Windows and all MS DOS-based
  applications.
         Access Technologies, Inc., $595
         Bossert Specialties, Inc., $595
         C Tech, $595
         Carolyn's, $595
         Computer Conversations, Inc., $650
         LS&S Group, 158-DELUXE-LPDOS, $595
         Optelec, $595
         Talking and Visual Aids, $650
         Vision Loss Consultants, $595

  Lunar
      Software provides text enlargement on the screen of an IBM PC
  or PS/2 compatible.  Lunar can display normal or double width
  characters with a CGA card; normal size, double height, or double
  height and double width characters with an EGA card; and 1x and
  8x magnification with a VGA card.  Lunar enlarges only ASCII-
  based screen text and will not enlarge graphics or any characters
  displayed in a graphics mode.
         Electronic Visual Aid Specialists, 3DSPD-L1S, 3DSPD-L1SM,
           $495, $595

  Lynx
      Together with the Vista computer magnification system, Lynx
  displays a video camera's image on a VGA or multi-sync monitor.
  The image can be enlarged, moved, frozen, or saved to disk.  The
  Lynx system includes software and a daughterboard that snaps onto
  the Vista board.
         TeleSensory, $1,095-$5,995

  MAGic
      Software provides 1.2x, 1.4x, and 2x text magnification and
  2x graphics and Windows magnification.  Requires IBM PC or
  compatible with VGA, super VGA, and XGA support.
         Bossert Specialties, Inc., $79
         LS&S Group, $79
         Microsystems Software, Inc., $79

  MAGic Deluxe
      Software magnifies text 2x to 12x and magnifies graphics and
  Windows 2x.  Features include bookmarking, smooth panning, and
  screen location display.
         Bossert Specialties, Inc., $295
         Carolyn's, MAG, $295
         Electronic Visual Aid Specialists, 3MSI-MD, $295
         LS&S Group, $295
         Microsystems Software, Inc., $295
         Seeing Technologies, Inc., STM, $295

  MagniWORD
      Software magnifies text 2x or 4x and works with DOS, VGA, or
  extended VGA modes.  It automatically scrolls and pans screen
  when in zoom mode.
         General Business Machines Corporation, $79

  Panorama, Powerama
      Text and graphics are magnified from 2x to 10x on IBM 286-,
  386-, or 486-based systems furnished with 384k extended memory
  and either an EGA or VGA video card.  Powerama is able to
  synchronize all synthetic speech and large-print commands so the
  user can both see and listen to the text that is on the computer
  screen.
         Syntha-voice Computers, Inc., $495, $795

  Verbal View
      Software works on MS DOS computers, supports ASCII
  characters, and can enlarge any line or block of text in three
  sizes.  Either 2, 3, or 6 lines fill the screen; the size of the
  magnification varies with the size of the screen.
         Computer Conversations, Inc., $249.95

  Vista
      Screen-enlarging system for IBM PC and PS/2 computers and
  compatibles.  Vista has screen navigator, cursor tracking, and
  special presentation views that magnify text and graphics up to
  16x.  Vista VGA and Vista/2 models come with a circuit board,
  software, and a 3-button mouse that connects directly to the
  Vista circuit board.
         TeleSensory, SF3C, SF2B, $2,495-$2,595

  ZoomText
      Software for the IBM PC, XT, AT and other compatibles that
  magnifies text from 2x to 16x in a variety of fonts.
         AI Squared,  $495
         Arts Computer Products, Inc.,  $495
         ATR Computer Technology,  $495
         Carolyn's, $495
         Electronic Visual Aid Specialists, 3ZOOM-A, $495
         HumanWare, Inc., ZT, $495
         LS&S Group, 213-ZT, $495
         Raised Dot Computing, Inc., $495

  ZoomText Plus
      Software has all the features of ZoomText and also includes
  graphics magnification in 2x, 4x, 6x, and 8x; Microsoft Windows
  interface; and font editor.
         AI Squared, $595
         Arts Computer Products, Inc., $595
         ATR Computer Technology, $595
         Carolyn's, $595
         Electronic Visual Aid Specialists, 3ZOOM-B, $595
         HumanWare, Inc., ZT+, $595
         LS&S Group, 213-ZT-PLUS, $595
         National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering, 00014,
           $595
         Raised Dot Computing, Inc., $595


  10.  SCREEN READERS (SOFTWARE ONLY)

  Screen readers are software packages that interact with speech
  synthesizers to enable individuals who are blind or visually
  impaired to access the information displayed on a computer screen
  through voice output.  Most of the readers can be used with a
  range of commercially available text-to-speech synthesizers.

  AppleWorks Companion
      Modifies AppleWorks Startup software by adding speech and new
  function commands.  Requires the Slotbuster II with speech
  synthesizer option and AppleWorks version 2.0 or later.  Does not
  work with the Echo or Cricket synthesizers.
         LS&S Group, 188-SB0202, $49.95
         Raised Dot Computing, Inc., $50
         RC Systems, Inc., SW0202, $49.95

  Artic Business Vision and Business Vision D/K
      Requires IBM XT, AT, PS/2 or compatibles.  Processes all
  keyboard input and screen output into speech and is interactive
  with spreadsheet programs.   Business Vision consists of a speech
  board and screen access software.  D/K version is software only
  for use with DECtalk and compatible synthesizers.
         Artic Technologies, $595, $895

  ASAP (Automatic Screen Access Program)
      Works on MS-DOS machines.  Supports the following hardware:
  Accent, Audapter, BrailleMate, Braille 'n Speak, DECtalk,
  DoubleTalk, Echo, LapTalk, LiteTalk, Sounding Board, and
  VoTalker.
         Blazie Engineering, ASAP, $525
         Exceptional Teaching Aids, ASAP1, $525
         LS&S Group, 251-ASAP-SOFT, $525
         MicroTalk, $525
         Raised Dot Computing, Inc., $595

  Flipper
      Requires MS-DOS or PC-DOS 2.1 or later.  When used with an
  electronic braille printer, can braille a line or a portion of
  the screen.
         LS&S Group, 269-F1, $495
         Omnichron, $395, $495
         Raised Dot Computing, Inc., $495

  IBM Screen Reader
      Compatible with many popular personal computer applications
  and supports a range of commercially available text-to-speech
  synthesizers.  Screen Reader/2 runs under OS/2 2.0 and converts
  IBM's Graphical User Interface to speech.
         Arts Computer Products, Inc., $648, $721
         Blazie Engineering, IBM SRII, IBM SR, $648, $721
         Carolyn's, $650, $725
         ComputAbility Corporation, $720
         Electronic Visual Aid Specialists, $648, $721
         International Business Machines Corporation Special Needs
           Systems, $500, $723
         LS&S Group, 279-2261648, 279-2261649, $500, $600
         National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering, C2201,
           $648, $720
         TeleSensory, 91500-213, 91500-214, $648, $721

  ISOS (Interactive Speech Operating System)
      Requires IBM PC/XT/AT and PS/2 or compatible, 55k of
  available system memory, and a speech synthesizer.  Uses an
  interfacing module Prospeak to be able to read text from the
  PRODIGY service's graphic screens.
         Interface Systems International, $499
         LS&S Group, $569


  JAWS (Job Access with Speech)
      For the IBM PC and compatible systems.  Dual cursor design
  allows the user to read the screen with the JAWS cursor and have
  the PC cursor ready to communicate with the application program.
         Access Technologies, Inc., $475
         Blazie Engineering, $495
         Carolyn's, $495
         Henter-Joyce, Inc., $495
         LS&S Group, 237-J2, $495

  outSPOKEN
      Uses Macintosh's internal speech synthesizer to provide
  speech output.  Allows a visually impaired person to work with
  text-based programs.  Works with Optacon and inTouch and with the
  Duxbury Braille Translator for the Macintosh.
         Berkeley Systems, Inc., $495
         Carolyn's, BOS, $395
         LS&S Group, 262-OS17, $495
         National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering, C3385,
           $415
         TeleSensory, RZ4A, $395

  PROVOX
      Works with DOS 5.  Detects and adapts to large EGA and VGA
  display screens.  Supports more than a dozen speech synthesizers.
         KANSYS, Inc., $95, $295

  SCAT (Screen Articulator)
      For the Apple II.  Requires Slotbuster II multifunction card
  with speech synthesizer option or DoubleTalk speech synthesizer
  card.
         RC Systems, Inc., SW0200, SW0201, $19.95, $34.95

  Slimware and Slimware Window Bridge
      Both require IBM compatible 386 or better, mouse or
  trackball, and 4 MB hard disk space.  They differ in the speech
  synthesizers they support.  Slimware Window Bridge provides
  access to Windows and Window-based application programs and
  supports ALVA braille display, Keybraille, and MiniBraille.
         HumanWare, Inc., $695
         LS&S Group, 209-SW-WIN, $695
         Syntha-voice Computers, Inc., $495, $695

  Soft Vert
      Software-only version of Vert that can be combined with a
  synthesizer.  Available for IBM PC, Micro Channel, and laptop
  computers.
         TeleSensory, C8C, $495

  TEXTALKER
      Text-to-speech software for the Apple II.
         American Printing House for the Blind, D-89570-00,
         D-89571-00, $21.75, $34.50

  Tinytalk Personal
      For IBM-compatible computers.  Uses very little memory.
  Supports some inexpensive speech synthesizers and the 43- and 50-
  line screen displays that are available with EGA and VGA video
  cards.
         OMS Development, $75

  Vocal-Eyes
      Runs on all IBM and IBM compatible computers at all speeds.
  Can be used with virtually any commercially available voice
  synthesizer.
         Access Technologies, Inc., $435
         Arts Computer Products, Inc., $450
         ATR Computer Technology, $450
         Carolyn's, GW8210004, $435
         Electronic Visual Aid Specialists, $450
         GW Micro, $450
         LS&S Group, 68-8210-004, $450

  VOS (Verbal Operating System)
      Works with MS DOS microcomputers and supports more than
  fifteen voice synthesizers.  Consists of fourteen modules that
  are both interactive and transparent to application software.
         Computer Conversations, Inc., $350, $550
         National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering, C3601,
           $650

  Word-Talk for Apple
      A word-processing program.  Offers synthesized speech output
  and screen display.  Can momentarily silence or turn off entirely
  the speech at any time.  Can set rate of speech to three
  different levels.
      Carolyn's, GW8220007, $189


  11.  SPEECH SYNTHESIZERS
       Speech synthesizers provide voice output of the information on a
  computer screen.  These hardware attachments consist of either a
  peripheral device or a circuit card that is placed in the
  computer itself.  They can be used with a variety of screen-
  reader software programs.  Different models are compatible with
  different computers, feature male and female voices with
  adjustable tone and speed, and may be available in foreign
  languages.

  Accent
  Converts ordinary ASCII text into intelligible speech.  Can speak
  in the text mode or the spell mode.  Comes in different models
  for IBM PC, XT, and AT; IBM PS/2 computers or compatibles, and
  Toshiba to cover a wide range of cost and environmental
  requirements.  Please call AICOM for the dealer nearest you.
  AICOM Company, $395-$995

  Artic TransPort
      Portable external synthesizer.  Has serial interface, text-
  to-speech algorithm, and rechargeable batteries.  Can be used
  with Artic Business Vision or by itself with other screen access
  programs.
         Artic Technologies, Model 611, 615, $895, $1,295

  ASAP Classic
      Includes ASAP (Automatic Screen Access Program) software and
  a speech synthesizer that fits into one of the slots on a
  standard XT- or AT-style computer.
         LS&S Group, 251-ASAP-PC, $795
         MicroTalk, $795

  ASAP Lite
      Includes ASAP (Automatic Screen Access Program) software and
  a portable battery-powered speech synthesizer that connects to
  any computer with a serial or parallel port.  Works with
  microchannel, laptop, and notebook computers.
         LS&S Group, 251-ASAP-SA, $895
         MicroTalk, $895

  Audapter
      Connects to any computer able to send ASCII text over a
  standard serial or parallel interface.  Can be used with talking
  screen-review programs.
         Blazie Engineering, $895
         LS&S Group, 278-AU1, $895
         Personal Data Systems, Inc., $895
         Raised Dot Computing, Inc., $895

  CompuSight Speech Systems
      Comes in three models.  Apollo II is a self-contained speech
  synthesizer with internal 4-inch speaker.  PCII Speech System is
  an internal half-card for 386 and 486 machines and comes with 4-
  inch external speaker.  Juno Speech System is a battery-powered
  synthesizer that connects to the serial port of a laptop and
  comes with a 4-inch external speaker.  All models feature six
  resident voices and adjustable inflection, tone, and speed.  Some
  models can speak up to seven languages.
         Electronic Visual Aid Specialists, $695-$895

  DECtalk
      A stand-alone box.  Translates ASCII text files into high-
  quality speech.  Offers a choice of nine voices and a range of
  speaking rates from 120-550 words per minute.
         Blazie Engineering, $1,195
         Digital Equipment Corporation, $1,195
         Electronic Visual Aid Specialists, $1,195
         GW Micro, 8110-010, $1,195
         Henter-Joyce, Inc., $1,195
         LS&S Group, 40-DTC07-AA, $1,195
         National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering, $1,195
         Personal Data Systems, Inc., $1,195

  DoubleTalk
      Dual synthesizer design for Apple II computers.  Translates
  text output into a male voice and is Slotbuster compatible.  The
  LPC synthesizer can speak in a male or female voice and is
  compatible with software written for the Echo speech
  synthesizers.
         Exceptional Teaching Aids, DTAP1, $249.95
         LS&S Group, 188-DT1000, $249.95
         Raised Dot Computing, Inc., $250
         RC Systems, Inc., DT1000, $249

  DoubleTalk PC
      A half-size plug-in card.  Requires IBM  PC, XT, AT, and PS/2
  models 25 and 30.  Includes external speaker.
         Blazie Engineering, DBL-TK, $295
         Exceptional Teaching Aids, DTPC1, $279
         Henter-Joyce, Inc., $289
         LS&S Group, 251-DT-PC, $279
         RC Systems, Inc., DT1002, $279

  DoubleTalk PC Professional
      Same as DoubleTalk PC but with a deluxe speaker.
         RC Systems, Inc., DT1010, $289

  Echo (MS-DOS based)
      Echo MC is for the IBM PS/2 models 50 and 60.  Echo 1000 is
  for the Tandy 1000 EX and HX.  Comes with supporting software and
  an external speaker with volume control.
         LS&S Group, 90-Echo-1000, 90-Echo-MC, $149.95, $199.95

  Echo II
      A circuit board that plugs into an available slot of an Apple
  IIe and IIgs.  Compatible with most existing software programs.
         American Printing House for the Blind, 1-70212-00, 1-
           07213-00, $136.15, $144.15
         Carolyn's, ECHOII, $129.95
         Don Johnston Developmental Equipment, Inc., C57, $129
         Echo Speech Corporation, $129.95
         GW Micro, 8110-006, $140
         Hartley Courseware, Inc., $149.95
         LS&S Group, 90-Echo-II, $129.95
         Raised Dot Computing, Inc., $130

  Echo LC
      Interfaces to the Apple IIc and IIc Plus and the Macintosh LC
  through the modem port.  Compatible with most existing software
  programs.
         Carolyn's, ECHOLC, $129.95
         Don Johnston Developmental Equipment, Inc., C28, $129
         Echo Speech Corporation, $129.95
         GW Micro, 8110-007, $150
         Hartley Courseware, Inc., $129.95
         LS&S Group, 90-Echo-LC, $159.95
         Raised Dot Computing, Inc., $130

  Echo PC
      A stand-alone speech synthesizer.  Features an on-board
  microprocessor, a built-in speaker, text-to-speech firmware,
  serial interface, and a wall-mount transformer.
         Echo Speech Corporation, $129.95
         GW Micro, 8110-011, $129.95
         LS&S Group, 90-ECHO-PC, $129.95

  Echo PCII
      An IBM PC/compatible plug-in speech output board.
         Carolyn's, ECHOPCII, $139.95
         Echo Speech Corporation, $99.95
         Hartley Courseware, Inc., $179.95
         LS&S Group, 90-Echo-PCII, $139.95

  Infovox
      Available in both male and female voices and in different
  languages.  Connects to serial port.
         Personal Data Systems, Inc., $1,295

  Keynote GOLD
      May be purchased with one or more of the following:
  MasterTouch screen-reading program, TouchTablet that provides a
  spatial understanding of the computer's screen, and Keysoft
  software package.  Runs on IBM compatible computers.  Available
  with speech options in French or Spanish.
         HumanWare, Inc., $1,545-$2,495

  LiteTalk
      Portable speech synthesizer.  Connects to a computer through
  the serial or parallel port.  Can be used in conjunction with
  screen access software.  Has built-in speaker and built-in
  battery.
         LS&S Group, 251-LT-100, $495

  MultiVoice
      A battery-operated version of DECtalk that attaches through a
  standard RS-232 port.  Ten voices (male, female, child, custom)
  are available.
         Access Technologies, Inc., $1,475
         Institute on Applied Technology, Children's Hospital,
           $1500
         Pointer Systems, Inc., $1,600

  Personal Vert II
      Includes Vert screen access software, a high-speed internal
  or external speech synthesizer, Intercept keyboard-handling
  program, and the cursor-tracking program Track.  Available in
  English, Spanish, or French.
         TeleSensory, CV1A-01, 02, 03; CA4B-01, 02, 03, $1,495,
           $1,695

  PROSE 4000
      A full-size card that fits in IBM PC/XT/AT or compatibles or
  the PS/2 models 25 and 30.  Converts ASCII text to speech in real
  time.  Drives a speaker through an on-board amplifier and
  provides for external computer communications via RS-232 port.
         Centigram Communications Corporation, $1,750

  ProVoice
      Converts text to speech in two phases using a set of phonetic
  translation and pronunciation rules.  Speaks through the standard
  internal speaker and supports a variety of sound accessories.
         First Byte, $595

  RealVoice PC
      Speech synthesizer hardware for IBM PC desktop and portable
  computers.  Plugs into the computer serial port (a cable is
  included).  Available in either male or female voice.
         Adaptive Communication Systems, Inc., $1,595-$3,295
         Pointer Systems, Inc., $1,600

  Slotbuster II
      Multifunction interface card.  Compatible with the Apple II,
  II Plus, IIe, and IIGS.  Must be ordered with one or more
  options:  Slotbuster speech synthesizer ($39.95), parallel print
  port, serial printer port, modem port.
         LS&S Group, 188-SB1010, $149.95
         RC Systems, Inc., SB1010, $149.95

  Sounding Board
      Can be used with virtually any speech program designed to
  utilize a general-purpose synthesizer.  Four different models to
  fit an IBM PC or different models of Toshiba.
         Access Technologies, Inc., $375
         Arts Computer Products, Inc., $395
         ATR Computer Technology, $400
         Blazie Engineering, SDB, $395
         Carolyn's, GW8110001, $389.95
         GW Micro, 8110-001, 8110-002, 8110-003, 8110-008, $395
         LCI Systems, Inc., $395
         LS&S Group, 68-AF1000, $395
         National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering, $395

  Speak-Out
      Portable battery-powered external voice synthesizer with the
  same features as the Sounding Board.  Both serial and parallel
  interfaces allow for compatibility with many types of computers.
         GW Micro, 8110-009, $640

  Speaqualizer
      A hardware attachment for some IBM PCs and compatibles.
  Enables the user to hear data being displayed on the video
  monitor.  Requires no additional text-to-speech software so
  computer's memory is free for application programs.
         American Printing House for the Blind, 1-07250-00, $872

  Speech Thing
      A digital-to-analog speech synthesizer.  The hardware
  component attaches in-line with the parallel printer port outside
  the computer and does not interfere with printer operation.
  Includes SmoothTalker text-to-speech software.
         Covox, Inc., STPC-PO-273, $99.95
         Pointer Systems, Inc., $150

  SynPhonix
      Models for IBM PC, XT, AT compatibles, IBM PS/2 microchannel,
  and the Toshiba laptop.
         Artic Technologies, $395-$1,195
         National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering, $395-
  $1,095

  Verbette Mark I and Mark II
      Mark I is an IBM PC internal card.  Mark II is a small
  serial-interfaced synthesizer that runs off a 9-volt battery.
         Computer Conversations, Inc., $329.95, $399.95

  Vert Pro
      Includes Vert screen access software, human-sounding DECtalk
  circuit board, Intercept keyboard-handling program, and the
  cursor-tracking program Track.
         TeleSensory, CP1A, $1,795


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  II.  SELECTIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY, 1989-1993

  A.  GENERAL

  Berliss, Jane R., and others, eds.  Trace ResourceBook: assistive
  technologies for communication, control, and computer access.
  1991-92 ed.  Madison, WI: Trace Research and Development Center,
  Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1991.  887p.

  Closing the Gap.  Resource directory: a guide to the selection of
  microcomputer technology for special education and
  rehabilitation.  Closing the Gap, v. 11, Feb.-Mar. 1993: 31-223
  (entire issue).

  Espinola, Olga, and Diane Croft.  Solutions: access technologies
  for people who are blind.  Boston: National Braille Press, 1992.
  215p.

  McNulty, Tom, and Dawn M. Suvino.  Access to information:
  materials, technologies, and services for print-impaired readers.
  Chicago: American Library Association, 1993.  162p.

  Roatch, Mary A.  High tech and library access for people with
  disabilities.  Public libraries, v. 31, Mar.-Apr. 1992: 88-98.

  Braille Displays, Embossers, and Translation Software--Evaluation

  Andrews, David.  Comments on Hot Dots and the Arkenstone Reader.
  Braille monitor, June 1991: 345-347.

  Cantisani, Peter.  ALVA braille display: a powerful tool for
  computer access.  Technology update (Sensory Access Foundation),
  June 1991: 4-7.

  Fischer, Juanita.  The many features of MegaDots.  Technology
  update, Feb. 1993: 4-8.

  Gayzagian, Al.  Something for everyone? a review of the
  Mountbatten brailler [with a response from the manufacturer].
  Raised Dot Computing newsletter, v. 10, May-June 1992: 9-12.
  Leventhal, Jay D., Elliot M. Schreier, and Mark M. Uslan.
  Electronic braille displays for personal computers.  Journal of
  visual impairment and blindness, v. 84, Oct. 1990: 423-427.

  Leventhal, Jay D., Mark M. Uslan, and Elliot M. Schreier.  A
  review of braille printers.  Journal of visual impairment and
  blindness, v. 85, Oct. 1991: 346-350.

  A mountain of braille: [the Everest embosser].  Technology
  update, June 1992: 1, 3-4.

  Range of braille translation software.  Technology update, Apr.
  1992: 14-15.

  Widening range of braille displays.  Technology update, June
  1990: 5-13.



  B.  READING MACHINES--EVALUATION

  Carney, Carolyn Ann.  Reading with ReadMan.  Technology update,
  Dec. 1992: 3-6.

  Converso, Lori, and Saba Hocek.  Optical character recognition.
  Journal of visual impairment and blindness, v. 84, Dec. 1990:
  507-509.

  How scanners work.  Technology update, June 1991: 11-14.

  Kendrick, Deborah.  The Optacon revisited.  Technology update,
  Aug. 1992: 12-15.

  McKinley, Janice.  A review of the PC/KPR.  Technology update,
  Aug. 1991: 7-14.

  Nowakowski, Annette.  A review of the Adhoc reading system.
  Technology update, Aug. 1992: 9-11.

  Ogg, Harold C., and Marlene H. Ogg.  Optical character
  recognition: a librarian's guide.  Westport, CT: Meckler, 1992.
  171p.

  A perspective on OCRs: [interview with Ms. Debbie Cook].
  Technology update, Dec. 1990: 15-19;  Feb. 1991: 17-22.Schreier,
  Elliot M., and Mark M. Uslan.  An evaluation of PC-based optical
  character recognition systems.  Journal of visual impairment and
  blindness, v. 85, Mar. 1991: 131-135.

  Uslan, Mark M., and others.  A review of optical character
  recognition systems.  Journal of visual impairment and blindness,
  v. 84, May 1990: 221-223.

  What you should know about scanners.  Technology update, June 1991:
  9-11.



  C.  SCREEN ENLARGERS--EVALUATION

  Low-cost, large-print software.  Technology update, Feb. 1990: 1,
  3-6.

  New horizons in magnification.  Technology update, Feb. 1992: 1,
  3-4.

  Screen Readers--Evaluation

  Chong, Curtis.  JAWS.  Computer science update (National
  Federation of the Blind in Computer Science), spring 1989: 7-11.

  Chong, Curtis, and Steve Jacobson.  JAWS: a comprehensive review.
  Technology update, June 1989: 6-10.

  Crabb, Nolan.  Take a look at Vocal-Eyes.  Braille forum, v. 31,
  July-Aug. 1992: 31-34.

  An interview with a user of IBM's new screen reader.  Technology
  update, Oct. 1992: 9-14.

  Lazzaro, Joseph.  Speaking out about outSPOKEN.  Technology
  update, Dec. 1990: 4-7.

  Lazzaro, Joseph.  Window Bridge: the first speech program for MS
  Windows.  Technology update, Oct. 1992: 3-7.

  Meyers, Andrea, and Elliot Schreier.  An evaluation of speech
  access programs.  Journal of visual impairment and blindness, v.
  84, Jan. 1990: 26-38.

  Vocalize with Vocal-Eyes.  Technology update, Apr. 1990: 6-8.

  Whaley, Antoinette.  Vocal-Eyes: clever title, neat features.
  Technology update, Dec. 1990: 7-11.

  Speech Synthesizers--Evaluation

  Chong, Curtis.  Speech output with the Speaqualizer.  Technology
  update, Oct. 1989: 14-17.

  Edwards, Alistair D.N.  Speech synthesis: technology for disabled
  people.  London: P. Chapman Pub.; Baltimore, MD: Distributed by
  P. H. Brookes Pub. Co., 1991.  157p.

  Norling, Deborah.  The Accent speech synthesizers.  Technology
  update, Dec. 1989: 4-8.

  Range of new speech synthesizers.  Technology update, Apr. 1991:
  7-10.

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                       III.  ADDRESSES OF SOURCES


  AbleTech Connection
  P.O. Box 898
  Westerville, OH  43081
  [phone]

  Access Technologies, Inc.
  P.O. Box 2101
  Decatur, AL  35602
  [phone]
  800-842-1308

  Access with Ease, Inc.
  P.O. Box 1150
  Chino Valley, AZ  86323
  [phone]

  AccessAbility Technologies, Inc.
  BAUM USA
  17525 Ventura Boulevard
  Suite #303
  Encino, CA  91316-3843
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Acrontech International, Inc.
  5100 Main Street
  Williamsville, NY  14221
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  ACS Technologies, Inc.
  1400 Lee Drive, Suite 3
  Coraopolis, PA  15108
  [phone]
  800-227-2922
  [phone] Fax

  adaptAbility
  P.O. Box 515
  Colchester, CT  06415-0515
  800-937-3482 Customer Service
  800-243-9232 Orders
  [phone] Fax

  Adhoc Reading Systems, Inc.
  28 Brunswick Woods Drive
  East Brunswick, NJ  08816
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  AI Squared
  1463 Hearst Drive NE
  Atlanta, GA  30319
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  AICOM Company
  1590 Oakland Road
  Suite #B112
  San Jose, CA  95131
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  AJ Stationers
  1327 Ashton Road
  Hanover, MD  21076
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  American Foundation for the Blind
  Product Center
  100 Enterprise Place
  P.O. Box 7044
  Dover, DE  19903-7044
  800-829-0500
  800-676-3299 Fax

  American Printing House for the Blind
  1839 Frankfort Avenue
  Louisville, KY  40206
  [phone]
  800-223-1839
  [phone] Fax

  American Thermoform Corporation
  2311 Travers Avenue
  City of Commerce, CA  90040
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Ann Morris Enterprises, Inc.
  890 Fams Court
  East Meadow, NY  11554
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Arkenstone, Inc.
  1390 Borregas Avenue
  Sunnyvale, CA  94089
  [phone]
  800-444-4443
  [phone] Fax

  Artic Technologies
  55 Park Street
  Troy, MI  48083
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Arts Computer Products, Inc.
  33 Richdale Avenue
  P.O. Box 604
  Cambridge, MA  02140
  [phone]
  800-343-0095
  [phone] Fax

  ATR Computer Technology
  4420 Norledge Street
  Kansas City, MO  64123
  800-421-9775
  [phone] Fax

  Berkeley Systems, Inc.
  2095 Rose Street
  Berkeley, CA  94709
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Bernell Corp.
  750 Lincolnway E
  P.O. Box 4637
  South Bend, IN  46634
  [phone]
  800-348-2225
  [phone] Fax

  Blazie Engineering
  105 East Jarrettsville Road Unit D
  Forest Hill, MD  21050
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Bossert Specialties, Inc.
  P.O. Box 15441
  Phoenix, AZ  85060
  [phone]
  800-776-5885

  C Tech
  2 North William Street
  P.O. Box 30
  Pearl River, NY  10965
  [phone]
  800-228-7798
  [phone] Fax

  C. Beil Designs
  5435 North Artesian Avenue
  Chicago, IL  60625
  [phone]

  Carolyn's
  P.O. Box 743
  Brookfield, WI  53008-0743
  800-648-2266
  [phone] Fax

  Centigram Communications Corporation
  91 East Tasman Drive
  San Jose, CA  95134
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Cleo, Inc.
  3957 Mayfield Road
  Cleveland, OH  44121
  [phone]
  800-321-0595
  800-537-9880 Fax

  Computer Conversations, Inc.
  6297 Worthington Road, SW
  Alexandria, OH  43001
  [phone]

  Contact East, Inc.
  335 Willow Street
  North Andover, MA  01845-5995
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Covox, Inc.
  675 Conger Street
  Eugene, OR  97402
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Dazor Manufacturing Corp.
  4483 Duncan Avenue
  St. Louis, MO  63110
  [phone]
  800-345-9103
  [phone] Fax

  Demco, Inc.
  4810 Forest Run Road
  Madison, WI  53704
  [phone]
  800-356-1200
  800-245-1329 Fax

  Digital Equipment Corporation
  Digital Drive
  P.O. Box 9501
  Merrimack, NH  03054-9501
  [phone]
  800-832-6277

  Don Johnston Developmental Equipment, Inc.
  1000 North Rand Road
  P.O. Box 639
  Building 115
  Wauconda, IL  60084-0639
  800-999-4660
  [phone] Fax

  Duxbury Systems
  435 King Street
  P.O. Box 1504
  Littleton, MA  01460
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Eagle Reading Aids
  P.O. Box 35341
  Tulsa, OK  74153-0066
  (9l8) 663-4477
  [phone] Fax

  Echo Speech Corporation
  6460 Via Real
  Carpinteria, CA  93013
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Edmund Scientific Company
  101 East Gloucester Pike
  Barrington, NJ  08007
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Edroy Products Company, Inc.
  245 North Midland Avenue
  Nyack, NY  10960
  [phone]
  800-233-8803

  Electronic Visual Aids Specialists
  16 David Avenue
  P.O. Box 371
  Westerly, RI  02891
  [phone]
  800-872-3827
  [phone] Fax

  Enabling Technologies Company
  3102 SE Jay Street
  Stuart, FL  34997
  [phone]
  800-777-3687
  [phone] Fax

  Eschenbach Optik
  904 Ethan Allen Highway
  Ridgefield, CT  06877
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Exceptional Teaching Aids
  20102 Woodbine Avenue
  Castro Valley, CA  94546
  [phone]

  Eyetronics
  24C Maple Street
  P.O. Box 252
  Danielson, CT  06239
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  EZ Reader
  3920 Central Avenue
  St. Petersburg, FL  33711-1238
  800-275-7232

  First Byte
  19840 Pioneer Avenue
  Torrance, CA  90503
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Florida New Concepts Marketing, Inc.
  P.O. Box 261
  Port Richey, FL  34673-0261
  [phone]
  800-456-7097

  Fordham Equipment Company
  3308 Edson Avenue
  Bronx, NY  10469-2694
  [phone]

  Fred Sammons, Inc.
  P.O. Box 32
  Brookfield, IL  60513-0032
  [phone]
  800-323-5547
  800-547-4333 Fax

  G.E. Miller, Inc.
  540 Nepperhan Avenue
  Yonkers, NY  10701
  800-431-2924
  [phone] Fax

  General Business Machines Corporation
  6053 Bristol Parkway
  Culver City, CA  90230
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Gracefully Yours, Inc.
  12527 Ulmerton Road
  Largo, FL  34644-2740
  [phone]
  800-331-2211

  GW Micro
  310 Racquet Drive
  Fort Wayne, IN  46825
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Hartley Courseware, Inc.
  133 Bridge Street, Box 419
  Dimondale, MI  48821
  [phone]
  800-247-1380
  [phone] Fax

  Henter-Joyce, Inc.
  10901-C Roosevelt Boulevard
  Suite #1200
  St. Petersburg, FL  33716
  [phone]
  800-336-5658
  [phone] Fax

  Hexagon Products
  P.O. Box 1295
  Park Ridge, IL  60068-1295
  [phone]

  Highsmith Company, Inc.
  W5527 Highway 106
  P.O. Box 800
  Fort Atkinson, WI  53538-0800
  [phone]
  800-558-2110
  800-835-2329 Fax

  Hoyle Products, Inc.
  302 Orange Grove
  Fillmore, CA  93015
  [phone]
  800-345-1950
  [phone] Fax


  HumanWare, Inc.
  6245 King Road
  Loomis, CA  95650
  [phone]
  800-722-3393
  [phone] Fax

  Independent Living Aids, Inc.
  27 East Mall
  Plainview, NY  11803
  800-537-2118
  [phone] Fax

  Innoventions, Inc.
  5921 South Middlefield Road
  Suite #102
  Littleton, CO  80123-2877
  [phone]
  800-854-6554

  Institute on Applied Technology
  Children's Hospital
  300 Longwood Avenue
  Boston, MA  02115
  [phone]

  Interface Systems International
  P.O. Box 20415
  Portland, OR  97230
  [phone]

  International Business Machines Corporation
  Special Needs Systems
  P.O. Box 1328
  Boca Raton, FL  33429-1328
  [phone]
  800-426-2133

  J.A. Preston Corporation
  P.O. Box 89
  Jackson, MI  49204
  [phone]
  800-631-7277
  800-245-3765 Fax

  KANSYS, Inc.
  1016 Ohio Street
  Lawrence, KS  66044
  [phone]
  800-279-4880

  LCI Systems, Inc.
  P.O. Box 30
  2 North William Street
  Pearl River, NY   10965-9998
  [phone]
  800-228-7798

  Library Store, Ltd
  7720 Wisconsin Avenue
  Bethesda, MD  20814
  [phone]
  800-858-8117
  [phone] Fax

  Lighthouse, Inc.
  Low Vision Products
  36-20 Northern Boulevard
  Long Island, NY  11101
  800-453-4923
  [phone] Fax

  Lighthouse of Houston
  3530 West Dallas
  Houston, TX  77019
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  LS&S Group
  P.O. Box 673
  Northbrook, IL  60065
  [phone]
  800-468-4789
  [phone] Fax

  Luxo Lamp Corp.
  36 Midland Avenue
  Port Chester, NY  10573
  [phone]
  800-222-5896
  800-648-2978 Fax

  Maddak, Inc.
  6 Industrial Road
  Pequannock, NJ  07440-1993
  [phone]
  800-443-4926
  [phone] Fax

  Magnisight
  P.O. Box 2653
  Colorado Springs, CO  80901
  [phone]
  800-753-4767

  Massachusetts Association for the Blind
  200 Ivy Street
  Brookline, MA  02146
  [phone]
  800-682-9200 toll free in MA
  [phone] Fax

  Maxi Aids
  42 Executive Boulevard
  P.O. Box 3209
  Farmingdale, NY  11735
  [phone]
  800-522-6294
  [phone] Fax

  Mentor O & O, Inc.
  3000 Longwater Drive
  Norwell, MA  02061
  [phone]
  800-992-7557
  [phone] Fax

  Microsystems Software, Inc.
  600 Worcester Road
  Framingham, MA  01701
  [phone]
  800-828-2600
  [phone] Fax

  MicroTalk
  337 South Peterson Avenue
  Louisville, KY  40206
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  National Association for Visually Handicapped
  3201 Balboa Street
  San Francisco, CA
  [phone]

  National Association for Visually Handicapped
  22 West 21st Street, 6th Floor
  New York, NY  10010
  [phone]

  National Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering
  P.O. Box T
  Hewitt, NJ  07421
  [phone]
  800-736-2216

  Omnichron
  1438 Oxford Street
  Berkeley, CA  94709
  [phone]

  OMS Development
  1921 Highland Avenue
  Wilmette, IL  60091
  [phone]

  Optelec
  4 Lyberty Way
  P.O. Box 729
  Westford, MA  01886
  [phone]
  800-828-1056
  [phone] Fax

  Opteq Vision Systems
    See: Tojek & Associates, Inc.

  Personal Data Systems, Inc.
  100 West Rincon Avenue
  Suite #103
  Campbell, CA  95008
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Phillip Barton Vision Systems
  3911 York Lane
  Bowie, MD  20715
  [phone]

  Pointer Systems, Inc.
  One Mill Street
  Burlington, VT  05401
  [phone]
  800-537-1562

  Raised Dot Computing, Inc.
  408 South Baldwin
  Madison, WI  53703
  [phone]
  800-347-9594
  [phone] Fax

  Raymo Products, Inc.
  212 South Blake
  Olathe, KS  66061
  [phone]

  RC Systems, Inc.
  121 West Winesap Road
  Bothell, WA  98012
  [phone]

  Roberts Book Mark Company
  3038 North Federal Highway
  Times Square Building H
  Fort Lauderdale, FL  33306
  305-563-6155

  Roudley Associates, Inc.
  P.O. Box 608
  Owings Mills, MD  21117
  [phone]
  800-333-7049
  [phone] Fax

  S. Walters, Inc.
  30423 Canwood, Suite 126
  Agoura Hills, CA  91301
  [phone]
  800-992-5837
  [phone] Fax

  Schamex Research
  19443 Superior Street
  Northridge, CA  91324
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Science Products, Inc.
  Box 888
  Southeastern, PA  19399
  800-888-7400
  [phone] Fax

  Seeing Technologies, Inc.
  7074 Brooklyn Boulevard
  Minneapolis, MN  55429
  [phone]
  800-462-3738
  [phone] Fax

  Selsi Company, Inc.
  40 Veterans Boulevard
  Carlstadt, NJ  07072
  [phone]
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Sense-sations
  919 Walnut Street
  Philadelphia, PA  19107
  [phone]
  800-876-5456
  [phone] Fax

  Sensory Aids Corporation
    See: HumanWare, Inc.

  SkiSoft Publishing Corporation
  1644 Massachusetts Avenue
  Suite 79
  Lexington, MA  02173
  [phone]
  800-662-3622
  [phone] Fax

  Street Electronics Corporation
    See: Echo Speech Corporation

  Syntha-voice Computers, Inc.
  125 Gailmont Drive
  Hamilton, Ontario,
  CANADA  L8K 4B8
  [phone]
  800-263-4540
  [phone] Fax

  Talking and Visual Aids
  8136 Appoline
  Detroit, MI  48228
  [phone]

  TASH, Inc.
  Technical Aids & Systems for the Handicapped, Inc.
  Unit 1, 91 Station Street
  Ajax, Ontario
  CANADA  L1S 3H2
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Tech-Optics International Corporation
  59 Hanse Avenue
  Freeport, NY  11520
  [phone]
  800-678-4277
  800-678-0002 Fax

  TeleSensory
  455 North Bernardo Avenue
  P.O. Box 7455
  Mountain View, CA  94039-7455
  [phone]
  800-227-8418
  [phone] Fax

  Tojek & Associates, Inc.
  17355 Mierow Lane
  Brookfield, WI 53045
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Touch Turner Company
  443 View Ridge Drive
  Everett, WA  98203
  [phone]

  TurboPower Software
  P.O. Box 49009
  Colorado Springs, CO  80949-9009
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Vis-Aids, Inc.
  102-09 Jamaica Avenue
  P.O. Box 26
  Richmond Hill, NY  11418
  [phone]
  800-346-9579
  [phone] Fax

  Vision Loss Consultants
  1357 East David Road
  Kettering, OH  45429-5703
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  Visuaide 2000, Inc.
  955, rue D'Assigny, Suite 143
  Longueuil, Quebec
  CANADA  J4K 5C3
  [phone]
  [phone] Fax

  VTEK
    See: TeleSensory

  Xerox Imaging Systems
  Adaptive Technology Products
  9 Centennial Drive
  Peabody, MA  01960
  [phone]
  800-248-6550
  [phone] Fax


  Zygo Industries, Inc.
  P.O. Box 1008
  Portland, OR  97207-1008
  [phone]
  800-234-6006
  [phone] Fax


o Industries, Inc.
  P.O. Box 1008
  Portland, OR  97207-1008
  [phone]
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