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Small tools for big living.
Introducing the Icon (TM) mobile manager plus Docking Station.
Experience the Icon (TM) plus Docking Station -- the revolutionary leap in pocket-sized pda, fully loaded with bookreader, email manager, web browser, media player and enough memory to store 7,500 books. Snap it into the Docking Station and you've got a highly functional notetaker. Check it out at booth 13. Or visit www.levelstar.com. And prepare to live big.
LevelStar
The Icon (TM) plus Docking Station. Small tools for big living.
Seedlings Braille Books for Children
Bringing the joy of reading to children since 1984
Free catalog with over 700 low-cost titles in braille for children 0-14
Large selection of print & braille picture board books
THE ROSE PROJECT: Free World Book Encyclopedia articles in braille for students
Anna's Book Angel Project: Register now for a free book
Shop 24 hours a day on our accessible website
Unique selection of braille novelty items
1-800-777-8552 seedlink@aol.com www.seedlings.org
Be mPower'd with braille solutions from HumanWare
Stop by the HumanWare booth and check out the BrailleNote mPower with Bluetooth technology and KeySoft 7, our most powerful and versatile software ever. Ask for a demonstration of our compact and portable Brailliant braille displays. Be sure to register to win a free USB 256MB Flash Drive! And don't forget the 5% discount for all ACB members!
Innovative products like the BrailleNote and VoiceNote mPower and our compact Brailliant braille displays are the key to unlocking potential and increasing communication and literacy for the blind. Come see why we set the technological standards for our industry. Put the power in your hands with a braille solution from HumanWare.
HumanWare
www.humanware.com
1-800-722-3393
Reading is Believing!
myReader (TM), the world's only low vision auto-reader (TM), significantly increases reading comfort and reduces fatigue, allowing those with macular degeneration or other visual impairments to enjoy reading for extended periods and helping them regain their independence. myReader scans the entire page, then displays it the way the reader wants it to, in Column, Row or Word mode. No more searching for your place on the page. Read articles, novels, view photos and read prescriptions, all in full color.
Stop by the HumanWare booth for a demonstration of the remarkable myReader and see our entire line of low vision products including the SmartView and PocketViewer! And don't forget the 5% discount for all ACB members.
HumanWare
www.humanware.com
1-800-722-3393
Partners for Independence
For sixty years, the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind has provided guide dogs, free of charge, to people who are blind and are seeking enhanced mobility and freedom.
The Foundation prides itself on a personalized approach, meeting the individual specialized needs of our clients with the highest quality dogs. Our state-of-the-art campus provides private hotel style rooms with conveniences such as a direct telephone, and data connections. We take pride in our park-like setting, including the Nature Trail and Japanese Garden.
The Foundation was named as the best organization in the nation serving people with disabilities by Reader's Digest magazine.
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.
371 East Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY 11787
631-930-9000
1-800-548-4337
Fax 631-930-9009
www.guidedog.org
Accepting Clients Nationally
Personal Adjustment to Blindness Training
Individual Programs
Vocational Services
State-of-the-art Low Vision Clinic
New Residential Wing with private and semi-private rooms with baths
Career Development
Computer Training
Leisure Time Program
Transportation to and from airport
Nearby shopping and entertainment complex
Nutrition Services
Diabetic Educator
Wheelchair accessible
On-site and on-call medical team allows us to accept people with medical conditions
Nationally accredited for 35 years
Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh
1800 West Street
Homestead, PA 15120
412-368-4400
We've been helping people keep their independence for 100 years.
"OUR METER SPEAKS FOR ITSELF"
Prodigy
The Talking Meter!!
Your Blood Glucose is 88 mg/dL Features:
- Built in audio read out
- Quick Reading in 6 seconds
- Large screen
- Small and light weight
- Smaller blood sample only 0.6 microliters
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Diagnostic Devices, Inc.
1-800-243-2636
www.prodigymeter.com
Visit our booth and have your diabetes questions answered FREE by our REGISTERED DIETITIAN!!!!
If Money Could Talk ... We'd Bet You'd Listen!
This money management software makes financial management truly accessible for people who are blind or low vision.
MoneyTalks (TM) accessible bank account management software provides flexible bank account management, printing and braille embossing of check registers, and checks in a variety of sizes and styles. It works well for computer novices and computer wizards alike. Features Include:
- Spoken, on-screen check register for recording all details of bank transactions
- Support for multiple accounts
- Built-in speech -- or use your own screen reader
- Import bank transaction information in Quicken (C) Interchange Format (QIF)
- Simple methods for reconciling the user register with information from the bank
- Categories and subcategories
- Summaries for category and for credit-debit
- Embossing the check register on either 11.5 inch or 8.5 inch wide braille paper
- Writing check-book checks for sizes supported by user's printer
- User's Guide self-spoken and in HTML
American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
1-800-223-1839
info@aph.org
www.aph.org
Kurzweil 1000. Because everyone who enjoys reading should.
Kurzweil 1000. The leading voice in reading technology for the blind and visually impaired.
For your FREE Trial CD and Audio Tutorial of Kurzweil 1000, call 800.894.5374, or 781.276.0600 outside the U.S. and Canada. Or visit www.kurzweiledu.com.
Kurzweil Educational Systems
Believe you can
Owasys 22C
Screenless Cell Phone
Large Buttons!
Every Feature Talks!
Available NOW!
Capital Accessibility
www.screenlessphone.com
Independent Living Aids, Inc.
1-800-537-2118
Independent Living Aids extends its best wishes to ACB members for a successful and enjoyable conference. Visit ILA's booth to see its practical and pleasure enhancing products, including:
Milestone 311 -- Voice Recording Memo and MP3 Player
Jot-A-Dot -- The Pocket Brailler
Braille Sense Notetaker
"Now You Can Find It" Locator -- Helps you keep track of your possessions.
Accenda-III Talking and Voice Recognition TV Remote
Our Newest Talking Watches with Beautiful Bands
Tissot Silen-T Vibrating Watch and other attractive Braille Watches
Visit us, see our display and get a coupon for FREE Shipping and Handling on a future catalog or on-line order.
Freedom Scientific
The Total Solutions Company
JAWS (R) for Windows
Speech technology to access popular software applications and the Internet
PACmate
Portable computing with JAWS for Microsoft's Pocket PC and the PACmate Portable Braille Display that works with both
The more you want to do, the more Freedom Scientific can help.
Freedom Scientific
11800 31st Court North
St. Petersburg, FL 33716-1805
Sales & Information Phone: 1-800-444-4443
hr@nib.org
Web site:
www.nib.org
Triumph Technology, LLC. A Minneapolis-based company that is owned and operated by business professionals with visual impairments. we offer cutting-edge products for some of the best-known companies in the assistive technology industry. This year Triumph Technology is proud to feature the full line of Handy Tech Braille displays as well as exciting new PDA solutions.
Please stop by the booth to learn about this year's Outstanding Show Specials, or call: 651-636-5184.
50 Years of Service
To the Blind and Visually Impaired
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
"When I walk down the street with my Guiding Eyes dog, I am blind, yet I am safe. I am free."
"My Guiding Eyes dog is my companion, my eyes and most of all, a true and devoted friend."
" The instructors are fantastic. Guiding Eyes is a wonderful place that helps so many people. I'll do whatever I can do for Guiding Eyes. My guide dog didn't change my life ... she gave me back my life."
"Guiding Eyes has exceptional, intelligent dogs with extraordinary dispositions, excellent trainers who are very responsive to my needs, and wonderful follow-up services."
Residential Training
Home Training
Special Needs Training
ACTION (Accelerated Client Training Option)
O&M Seminars
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
1956-2006
Celebrating our 50th anniversary!
611 Granite Springs Road
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Phone: 914-245-4024
Phone: 1-800-942-0149
Website:
www.guidingeyes.org
E-mail:
info@guidingeyes.org
Maxi-Aids
Your Number-One Source of Products for Independent Living
Visit Our Booth
A Proud Sponsor of the
American Council of the Blind
45th National Convention
Choose Maxi-Aids for the
Largest Selection
Best Prices
Great Service
Call us today for a FREE Catalog
1-800-522-6294
Fax: 631-752-0689
TTY: 631-752-0738
Visit us at
www.MaxiAids.com
ACB Cruises Southern Caribbean, February 4-11, 2007 We will depart from San Juan Puerto Rico and travel to: St. Thomas, Dominica, Barbados and Aruba. Prices starting at:
Inside Cabin - $790
Ocean View Cabin - $940
Balcony Cabin - $1,090
All rates include 7-day cruise, port charges, government fees, and gratuities. Alaska, August 29-September 5, 2007
We will depart from Whittier, Alaska and travel to: Prince William Sound, sail the inside passage, View College Fjord, Vancouver, Sitka, Juneau, Skagway, Cruise Lynn Canal, and Ketchikan.
Prices starting at:
Inside Cabin - $1,075
Ocean View Cabin - $1,375
Balcony Cabin - $1,475
All rates include 7-day cruise, port charges, government fees and gratuities.
For reservations, stop by Damar Travel and Cruise and see Dave Kronk, or you may call him at 800-999-6101.
Damar Travel and Cruise
11988 Dorsett Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63043
1-800-999-6101
Vehicle Donation Processing Center, Inc.
$50 CASH REWARD for Vehicle Donation Referral. Over 300 clients nationwide. We make car donations easy!
www.donatecarusa.com
1-800-792-2117
Sendero GPS, the "Cadillac" of Accessible GPS Solutions! Travel independently and confidently with Sendero GPS running on any of the BrailleNote products.
Sendero GPS has:
- Detailed street maps with over 12 million "points of interest";
- Automatic route calculation, including routes spanning coast to coast;
- Virtual explore mode -- know where you are going before you get there;
- And much more!
Sendero Group also carries TALKS cell phone software, Miniguide, i.d. mate OMNI, and Tissot tactile watch.
Sendero Group LLC
Visit the Sendero booth in the exhibits or contact:
Toll Free: 1-888-757-6810
GPS@SenderoGroup.com
www.SenderoGroup.com
(Woman thinking to herself) Board meeting at three. Call Hong Kong at four. Massage at five.
(Yellow labrador guide dog thinking) Board meeting at three. Call Hong Kong at four. Belly rub at six.
Some partnerships are just meant to be. Have you ever imagined what it might be like to have a Guide Dog? Visit the GDB booth and take a test drive! The booth is a great place to connect with GDB staff and graduates, and learn more about our program. In addition, GDB's human resources staff will be on hand to discuss employment opportunities at Guide Dogs. Visit the booth to sign up for an informational interview. And don't miss the convention awards ceremony, Tuesday, July 11, where the recipient of the Guide Dogs for the Blind, Dorthea and Roland Bohde Scholastic Achievement Scholarship will be announced!
GDB alums: Visit GDB's booth to sign up for a clicker training class, conducted throughout the convention by GDB staff for alumni and their guides. Alumni and people considering the Guide Dog lifestyle are invited to join us at a reunion breakfast on Tuesday, July 11, from 7-8:30 a.m. Visit our exhibit booth for details and location.
www.guidedogs.com
1-888-884-DOGS
Guide Dogs for the Blind
REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
We are proud to offer Descriptive Audio and Open Captioning at our theatres across the country. These services are available on nearly 200 screens and the number continues to grow.
"... talking to me?"
"ET phone ..."
"I'll be back."
"Bond, James Bond."
"To introduce ..."
"Luke, I'm your father."
"It's alive!"
"He slimed me!"
Your favorite Kitchen brands ... at outlet prices
KitchenAid
Hamilton Beach
Cuisinart
T-FAL
Wilton
Zyliss
and many more
Cookware
Small Appliances
Bakeware
Gadgets
Housewares
Kitchen Collection (R)
200 stores nationwide
Shop By Phone
1-888-548-2651
Shop On-line www.kitchencollection.com
T-FAL EZ Clean Deep Fryer Automatically filters, drains, and stores oil Our safest deep fryer ever: Never touch the oil Lid must be closed to fry Cools oil before allows draining
Bring this ad for a free oil storage bowl with purchase of a fryer
Offer good while supplies last. Not valid on previous purchases. Code 8.
DANCING DOTS
WHERE MUSIC MEETS TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BLIND
Assistive technology,
Music hardware and software
Supported with consultation and training.
Developing and adapting technology to benefit blind musicians and those who educate them since 1992. Scan printed scores, listen to results or convert to braille music notation. Play your musical ideas into your PC. Convert to print notation, braille score or audio CD. Braille music courses/educational resources.
PO Box 927
Valley Forge, PA 19482
Tel.: 610-783 6692
Fax: 610-783 6732
www.dancingdots.com
info@dancingdots.com
GOODFEEL® and GOODFEEL® LITE
Scan, edit & automatically transcribe printed music to braille. Includes Lime Aloud features.
LIME ALOUD
Learn new pieces through musical and verbal prompts or create printed editions of your creative ideas with a speech friendly music editor. Ideal for those who do not yet read braille music.
Who's Afraid of Braille Music
By Richard Taesch and William McCann
A Short Introduction and Resource Handbook for Parents and Students
BRAILLE MUSIC COURSES
By Richard Taesch
Both student and teacher can learn the braille music code with these valuable tools.
CAKE TALKING for SONAR®
Enables blind musicians to independently record, edit and print their musical ideas with Cakewalk SONAR®
SIBELIUS SPEAKING with JAWS
Sibelius: high end, music notation software used by advanced students, professionals like the late Ray Charles and even publishers.
Optelec
Tieman Group
Provider of choice for innovative solutions for persons who are blind or visually impaired.
Optelec U.S. Inc., 3030 Enterprise Ct., Suite C, Vista, CA 92061
1-800-826-4200
www.optelec.com
Braille & Speech Products
Magnifiers & Low Vision Products
Enhanced Lifestyle & Professional Products