Braille+ (TM) from APH is a powerful, flexible, and easy-to-use mobile manager designed for users who are blind or visually impaired.
The hand-held Braille+ helps you:
* Stay connected by using its web browser, wireless capability, podcasts, RSS, and email
* Manage appointments with its calendar and address book
* Type documents using the word processor
* Record lectures or journal events
* Play your favorite songs or listen to books and movies
* Transfer files and synchronize appointments with your Windows (R) PC
Features:
* Braille keyboard
* 40GB hard drive
* Wi-Fi (R) and Bluetooth (R)
* Word processor that is Microsoft Word (R) compatible
* MP3 player
* Book player supports DAISY books and Bookshare (R)
* Voice recorder
* Address book, clock, stopwatch, and calendar
APH American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
800.223.1839
info@aph.org
www.aph.org
Freedom and Independence: The Fidelco Difference
Toby and Amanda moved from Nashville to Seattle. Their Fidelco guide dogs and our professional training staff gave them the confidence they needed to make such a major change. And wherever their lives and careers take them, we'll always be right by their sides. That's the Fidelco difference.
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
103 Old Iron Ore Road,
Bloomfield, CT 06002,
www.fidelco.org
Video Magnifier unit that offers access to printed materials, multimedia, and improved productivity. From EITAC Solutions Group, distributed exclusively by APH.
Features:
* Unique Pen Tracker (TM) clip-on device keeps your work in view of the camera automatically
* Five-button computer mouse control of the camera movement, magnification, and more
* Large 19" LCD monitor
* Up to 60X magnification
* Inputs allow connection of other media, such as VCR, DVD player, or compatible computers
APH American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
800.223.1839
info@aph.org
www.aph.org
AdaptiveWare represents the leading technology for visually impaired persons at reasonable prices. For example, purchase a name-brand PC, 17 inch LCD and screen reader for only $995. We also sell screen reading and magnification software for cell phones and PDAs, Victor Reader Stream, OCR software, Braille embossers and displays, bar code readers, and much more.
Contact AdaptiveWare at 615-884-8904 or via email at
Kathy@adaptiveware.biz.
Let us build
the perfect system for you or help you find the product you need. The owner of AdaptiveWare
is a member of ACB and offers a discount on most products to all ACB members. Just mention
this ad.
AT&T now offers the latest in screen reader and screen magnifier software from Code Factory. This software works to enhance the functionality of some of our most popular wireless devices for those who have low vision or are blind. The screen reader and screen magnifier software is available for both Symbian and Windows Mobile Smartphone devices.
Mobile Speak $89.00
Mobile Magnifier $89.00
For more information about Mobile Speak and Mobile Magnifier software, or to obtain your 30-day software trial call:
The National Center for Customers with Disabilities (NCCD)
" Voice calls: 1-866-241-6568
" TTY calls: 1-866-241-6567
The NCCD is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
Navi-Tech LLC currently represents three companies under their one banner during ACB Exhibits this year:
Navi-Tech DGM - Rob Cook Owner/CEO. N-T DGM has created a solid company that manufactures and markets their new patent-pending Detectable Guidance Markers (DGM's) for enhanced independent travel by pedestrians who are B/VI. A very new and MUCH IMPROVED detectable orientation product that you must walk on with your cane or dog-guide and feel the difference.
California Canes - the Nation's premiere white cane company, still owned & managed by your friends Jeff & Tami Carmer.
Sensor-Tech, with Billy Hopkins and Rob Cook managing patents & development of high-tech sensory and assistive aids for the B/VI and other people with disabilities.
Feel free to stop by and visit with Rob at our Exhibits Tableand check out our products
and services. For further information on Navi-Tech LLC, and all our products, call or email:
(541) 741-4367
robgcook@comcast.net
We offer the following for free:
" Over 3000 cassette tape and mp3 library
" Bible courses offered in Braille
" Some Christian audio books
"I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life." - John 8:12
Window-Eyes is the easiest-to-use, most powerful screen reader on the market today. Based on Microsoft standard scripting methods instead of older proprietary schemes, Window-Eyes gives control over your applications, additional capabilities and increased productivity like never before.
Other GW Micro products include Braille Sense Plus, Voice Sense, SyncBraille, Small-Talk Ultra, and Portable SenseView.
For information, call 260-489-3671 or go to www.gwmicro.com.
Visit our booth for trip details: Discover the Coast of Maine, September 10 - 14. $995.* Deluxe accommodations for four nights, full breakfast, dinners for three nights and all activities as outlined.
Sedona and the Grand Canyon, October 8 - 13. $1395.* 4 -Diamond accommodations for five nights, full breakfast, dinners for three nights and all activities as outlined.
Caribbean Princess Cruise - Starting at $959.
* 7 days from San Juan, February 15, 2009. 6
ports-of-call: Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua/Barbuda, Tortola and St. Thomas.
www.mindseyetravel.com
or call 207-542-4438.
*Prices are per person, double occupancy.
Celebrate with The Seeing Eye! This year marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Morris Frank and the 80th anniversary of his return to the United States with the first Seeing Eye dog, Buddy.
Stop by our exhibit booth or hospitality suite to take a walk with our instructors or with "Sim," our simulated dog guide. Or just stop by for chocolates and snacks!
SPECIAL CONVENTION EVENTS:
Sunday, July 6, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate Morris Frank's 100th birthday by attending the one-act play, "With a Dog's Eyes;
Capturing the Life of Morris Frank." $5 in advance, $6 at the door.
Sunday-Wednesday, July 6-9
Nightly events in The Seeing Eye suite include a special tribute to retiring Outreach Manager
Dave Loux and an evening for prospective Seeing Eye dog users.
Monday, July 7, 4:30 p.m.
Hear what a hybrid car doesn't sound like! Meet us outside the hotel lobby for a demonstration.
For Seeing Eye Graduates; Wednesday, July 9 7 a.m.: Graduate Breakfast. Grads are encouraged to bring an interested guest. To reserve a seat, call 800-539-4425 and ask for "Outreach." 3 p.m.: A discussion on The Seeing Eye's clicker training philosophy in the Hospitality Suite.
Accessaphone
Your Key to the Same Telephone Features
your colleagues enjoy - and More!
Please visit us in the Exhibit Hall
Or at
337-735-9500
www.tenacitycorp.com
Best Wishes for a Successful 47th Annual Convention
If you have a physical impairment that makes it difficult or impossible for you to read the printed word, let our volunteers read it for you. Our typical assignments include study materials and textbooks, consumer information materials, magazines and newsletters, novels, cookbooks and how-to guides.
When recorded versions of printed materials are not available through libraries and other traditional sources, our custom narration could be just what you need. Our fees are minimal and estimates are gladly provided. Call (502) 245-5422.
Turning ears into eyes for more than 25 years.
Audio Studio for the Reading Impaired, Inc.
P.O. Box 23043
11403 Park Road, Anchorage, KY 40223
PAC Mate Omni (TM) the world's first accessible Pocket PC
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StreetTalk (TM) GPS
ScanTalker (TM) Barcode Reader
FSReader DAISY Player
Deaf-Blind Solutions
JAWS (R) the world's favorite screen reading software
Focus and PAC Mate Braille Displays
1-800-444-4443
Take a test drive! Ever imagine what it's like to have a Guide Dog? Visit our booth and try one for yourself.
Get active! Sign up for a rowing workshop at our booth with Aerial Gilbert, U.S. National Adaptive Rowing Team champion.
(800) 295-4050 www.guidedogs.com
We are proud to offer Open Captioning and Descriptive Audio at our theatres across the country. These services are available on nearly 200 screens and the number continues to grow.
Seedlings Braille Books For Children
Sowing the seeds of literacy for over 20 years
* bringing the joy of reading to children worldwide since 1984
* Contact Seedlings for a free catalog with over 860 titles
* 14151 Farmington Rd., Livonia, MI 48154
* 800-777-8552
Sendero GPS, award winning navigational software, is now available on multiple devices in addition to the BrailleNote products! Including:
* Braille Sense
* Voice Sense, and
* Coming Soon n Windows Mobile-based Smartphones, Pocket PC phones, and PDAs
Contact Sendero the GPS Company:
Toll Free: 888.757.6810
www.AccessibleGPS.com
Ray has provided invaluable advice on dealing with computer problems to people with visual impairments in 48 states, Canada, South Africa and China.
Recognized for his insight on issues facing the blind or visually impaired community, including efforts to make U.S. currency easier for blind people to handle , Ray's commentary has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, WGN and WBBM Radio.
The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
1850 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, Illinois 60608
Tel: (312) 666-1331
www.thechicagolighthouse.org
DAISY player
VictorReader (R) Stream
Small in size, Big on features!
Download your favourite books and MP3s on your Stream and leave home with your library in
the palm of your hand. It even reads NLS digital books (for eligible members). This little player
packs a mighty punch, offering high performance and advanced navigation. It's the only DAISY
player to offer you so much in such a small package.
Trekker (R) Breeze
Find your way in a Breeze!
Designed for people who are blind or low vision, the Trekker Breeze talking GPS provides the information you need to find out where you are and where you are heading, whether on foot or in a vehicle. As you walk by, the Breeze announces street names, intersections and reference landmarks. Easy to use, it offers basic orientation functions in an all-in-one handheld device.
Come see us at our booth.
Toll Free: 1-800-722-3393
e-mail:
us.sales@humanware.com
www.humanware.com
Are you looking for, Braille, large print and audio material? We offer directions on gardening, crafts, food preparation and much more! Call for a catalog, or visit our website, for a complete list of available products. Mention this ad and get 10% off your first order.
Why is our product such high quality? Over half of our staff is blind or visually impaired.
Horizons enhances independence.
Enjoy the 2008 ACB convention!
Designed for people who are blind or low vision, the Trekker Breeze talking GPS provides the information you need to find out where you are and where you are heading, whether on foot or in a vehicle. As you walk by, the Breeze announces street names, intersections and reference landmarks. Easy to use, it offers basic orientation functions in an all-in-one handheld device.
Humanware (TM)
1-800-722-3393
www.humanware.com
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American Council of the Blind
47th Annual National Convention
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Are you tired of spending thousands of dollars on computer equipment and accessible software? Now, thanks to the open source software movement and Bliss PC, you can get both at a reasonable price.
We start with a desktop or laptop computer (your choice), and setup all the software so the system is ready to use out of the box. All of our systems come with screen reader/magnifier software. Buy your new system today for only $700 +tax/shipping.
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