The following companies and organizations distribute catalogues and sell products useful for blind and visually impaired persons. This list is not intended to be a complete listing of all organizations which sell such products, nor is it intended to be an endorsement of the actual products.
Ambutech
34 DeBaets St.
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 3S9
Canada
(800) 561-3340
(204) 663-3340
Fax: (800) 267-5059 or (204) 663-9345
e-mail:
pales2@mb.sympatico.ca
website:
AmbuTech - superior orientation and mobility products
Manufacturers of aluminum folding and rigid mobility and identification canes available in a variety of sizes and custom sizes, with a variety of tip styles.
American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Box 6085
Louisville, KY 40206
(800) 223-1839 or (502) 895-2405
Fax: (502) 899-2363
e-mail:
info@aph.org
website:
American Printing House for the Blind
Has electronic book reading machines, a talking typing tutor program, a math drill program, computer training programs, talking color identifiers, bold line paper, braille maps, 4-track recorders, braille equipment, abacuses and many more other educational aids. Catalog available on request.
Ann Morris Enterprises
A Division of Independent Living Aids, Inc
Dedicated To People With Vision Loss
P.O. Box 9022
Hicksville, NY 11802-9022
Toll Free: 800-537-2118
Fax: 516-937-3906
website:
Ann Morris Enterprises, products for the blind and vision impaired
Items include kitchen aids, 4-track tape recorders, canes, safety items, magnifiers, computer games and many other talking gadgets.
Blind Bargains
The goal of the site is to track and post the best deals and bargains for blindness-related merchandise, from screen reading software to talking tire gauges.
They also post many mainstream deals that may be of interest to the blind. In addition, the auction gateway tracks blindness-related items on Ebay while the Blind Bargains
Amazon store has dozens of blindness-related products found on Amazon. An RSS feed lets people keep up with the latest postings.
Blind Bargains
California Canes
307 San Domingo DR,
Palm Springs, CA 92264
760-477-7328
Fax: 760-488-2908
Toll free: 866-332-4883
e-mail:
california.canes@gmail.com
website:
California Canes
Makers of 100% carbon fiber folding and rigid canes, in a variety of sizes and custom sizes. Light, sensitive and very resistant to bending.
The Chocolate Experience, Inc.
Box 540836
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 461-1873
(888) 568-6665 (outside NY State only)
Fax: (718) 321-0217
e-mail:
chocomelt@aol.com
Braille chocolate bars are available for gifts, fundraising or resale in a gift box. Messages available on the bar include: Congratulations, Good Luck, Happy Anniversary, Happy Birthday, Happy Chanuka, Happy Easter, Happy Holidays, Happy Retirement, Have a Nice Day, I Love You, Merry Christmas and Thank You. In addition to sugar-free, they do custom orders, braille business cards and a 2 lb. 3D chocolate labrador guide dog with harness with the braille message "best friend."
Chocolates Unlimited
169-02 Crocheron Ave.
Flushing, NY 11358
(718) 359-4466
Fax: (718) 886-2618
e-mail:
info@chocolatesunlimited.biz
website:
Chocolates Unlimited
They have braille chocolate bars with messages including: Happy Birthday, Happy Holidays, Have a Nice Day, I Love You, Merry Christmas, and Thank You. They make custom logos, business cards, trade shows, fundraisers and party favors. Cards available in milk, dark and white chocolate with or without nuts. They also carry supplies to make your own candy and braille bars. Call them for a braille catalog.
Easier Ways, Inc.
9350 E. Caley Avenue, Suite 327
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 290-0987
Fax: (303) 290-6446
e-mail:
easierways@aol.com
Large assortment of aids and appliances for blind and visually impaired people. Catalog in print, cassette, and 3.5" computer disk.
En-vision America
1013 Porter Lane
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3088
(800) 890-1180
Fax: (309) 452-3643
e-mail:
envision@envisionamerica.com
website:
En-Vision America - Assistive Technology for Blind, Visually Impaired, and Low Vision.
This company sells a talking bar code scanner to read bar-coded items and items that you might bar code in order to identify.
ETO Engineering PLLC
303 Cary Pines Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
phone: 919-523-0205
fax: 1-877-285-7529 (toll free)
e-mail:
ray.gonzales@etoengineering.com
website:
ETO Engineering - Accessible Cell Phones for the Blind, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Physically Disabled and Elderly Persons
They provide accessible cell phones for people who are:
Blind, with Low Vision, Visually Impaired,
Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Hearing aid users,
Physically Disabled, Upper-Extremity Amputees,
and Elderly persons.
Executive Products Inc.
12900 Bradley Ave
Sylmar Ca, 91342
Executive Products Inc.
They Manufacture Leather Cases for Braille units and cell phones.
EzHermatic PCVoz
EzHermatic
The PCVoz software is very fun and easy to use. it is a powerful Screen reader application that uses Microsoft Agent technology and the power of voice to provide for a totally
self-voiced computer and Internet access. PCVoz interacts with your applications and speaks aloud your documents, e-mails, and web pages.
GE Answer Center
307 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy
Second Floor
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 339-3330
(800) 626-2000
Produces tactile knobs (rotary controls) for electrical non-electronic appliances and overlays for microwave and washer/dryer units. They do not have overlays for electronic models of any appliances. Call them before making a purchase to make sure of availability. They do not have any accessible instruction manuals.
Gladys E. Loeb Foundation
2002 Forest Hill Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(301) 434-7748
fax: (301) 434-7748
GELFdn@starpower.net
Has guard rail rings for electric stoves, food labeling kits and other kitchen items.
Perkins' Howe Press
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7308
Fax: (617) 926-2027
e-mail:
howepress@perkins.org
website:
www.perkins.org
Manufactures and sells the Perkins Brailler, Soft Touch Electric Brailler, slates & accessories, measuring & drawing supplies, and more.
Independent Living Aids, Inc.
200 Robbins Ln.
Jericho, NY 11753-2341
(800) 537-2118 (516) 937-1848
Fax: (516) 752-3135
e-mail:
can-do@independentliving.com
website:
Independent Living Aids
Has watches, clocks, canes, kitchen items, slates and styluses, household, personal and recreation items, voice activated TV remote, large button cordless phone, talking pagers, sewing aids, tools, medical devices including diabetic aids, and more.
Innovative Rehabilitation Technology, Inc. (IRTI)
13453 Colfax Highway
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-2090 Sales (800) 322-4784
Fax: 530-274-2093
e-mail:
info@IRTI.net
website:
The IRTI home page
Has custom computers and software, reading machines, 4 track cassette players and recorders, talking calculators, notetakers, bathroom scales, clocks, watches (talking and braille) and more.
The Lighthouse International
Product & Retail Stores
111 E 59th St.
New York, NY 10022
(800) 829-0500 or (212) 821-9200
Fax: (212) 821-9749
e-mail:
retailstore@lighthouse.org
website:
Lighthouse International
Carries a variety of products: mirrors, magnifiers, lamps, organizer wallets, braille speaker telephones, talking calculators, writing guides, talking pagers, clocks, luggage locators, cards, games, toys, talking scales, medical aids, etc.
LS&S, LLC
Box 673
Northbrook, IL 60065
(847) 919-7728
(800) 468-4789, Ext. 218
TDD/TYY: (800) 317-8533
fax: (847) 498-2648
email:
info@LSSonline.net
Visually Impaired Product Specialist:
vision@LSSonline.net
Catalog Request:
email:
catalog@LSSonline.net
email:
JDean@LSSonline.net
Items include talking watches, scales, clocks, calculators, large digit alarm clocks, computer and TV screen enlargers, TV radios, 4-track cassette players, voice-activated telephones, medical devices including diabetic aids, etc.
Maxi-Aids, Inc.,
42 Executive Blvd.,
Farmingdale, NY 11735 USA
800-522-6294
Fax: 631-752-0689
TTY: 631-752-0738
Maxi-Aids
MaxiAids sells independent living products for persons who are blind, visually impaired, and persons who are hard of hearing.
MONS International, Inc.
Products for the Visually Impaired
6595 Roswell Road #224
Atlanta, GA 30328
(800) 541-7903
(770) 551-8455
fax: (770) 551-8460
e-mail:
mons@negia.net
website:
Mons International, Inc.- Low Vision Products & Services
Sells braille watches, talking calculators, 4-track recorders, kitchen aids, writing guides, computer software and accessories, greeting cards, talking scales, etc.
National Association for the Visually Handicapped
22 West 21st Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 889-3141
Fax: (212) 727-2931
e-mail:
staff@navh.org
website:
National Association for Visually Handicapped (NAVH)
Has a catalog of visual aids and information.
Are you looking for board games?
The Rec Room at The Braille Superstore
The Game Cabinet has shelf after shelf dedicated to playing cards and accessories, dominoes, and board games of all kinds.
The Quiet Corner has solo board games, brain teasers, and tricky puzzles.
There is also a Play Area for kids which has items like interactive keychains, craft ideas, and spinning tops.
Revolution Enterprises, Inc.
12170 Dearborn Pl.
Poway, CA 92064
(800) 382-5132
(858) 679-5785
e-mail:
advantagecanes@aol.com
website:
Revolution Enterprises, Inc.
Folding and rigid canes made of graphite composites. Light, sensitive and very resistant to bending.
Science Products for the Blind
Box 888
Southeastern, PA 19399
(800) 888-7400
Carries talking vendor equipment, custom electronics, low vision aids, recreational items, calculators, computers, recorders, large print and tactile books, medical aids, etc.
Speak To Me
A Catalog of Talking Products Give the gift that says something ....
Speak To Me Catalog
Order on line or call (800)248-9965.
Stephens Development Company
3542 Fair Oaks Lane Fair Oaks Lane
Longboat Key, FL 34228
(888) 714-4419
(888) 714-4419(941) 383-4398
(941) 383-4398
fax: (941) 383-5759
email:
stevepub@comcast.net
Publishes Large Print Music (2.5 times the size of regular music), a series of classical, popular, religious and traditional music printed especially for those with visual impairment.
TALKING THERMOSTATS FOR THE BLIND
TalkingThermostats.com
Comfort solutions for seniors and persons who are blind, visually impaired or disabled.
Announces day, time, room temperature and temperature setting.
Audio instructions for setting up program.
Free LIFETIME WARRANTY.
The Carroll Store
770 Centre St.,
Newton, MA 02458
617-969-6200
800-852-3131
Fax: 617-969-6204
The Carroll Store, located on the campus of the Carroll Center, sells a variety of adaptive devices for blind and visually–impaired persons. Among the items
included are: canes, talking watches, sunglasses, writing guides, and kitchen, and household items.
website:
The Carroll Store
Lowell Association for the Blind
174 Central Street
Lowell, MA
(978) 454-5704
Lowell Association for the Blind
LAB is a non-profit, community based organization dedicated to working with the blind and visually impaired. Established in 1923, the Association
has been serving the Greater Lowell (MA) / Merrimack Valley community for over 75 years.
Whirlpool Corporation
Consumer Interaction Center (CIC)
553 Benson Rd.
Mail Drop 8020
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(800) 253-1301
Fax: (616) 923-7829
e-mail:
comments@whirlpoolappliance.com
website:
Whirlpool
Has use and care guides and overlays for controls on most Whirlpool appliances (contact them before making a purchase to be certain of availability) as well as large print, braille and cassette cookbooks available with purchase of appliances.