IBM SPECIAL NEEDS INFORMATION REFERRAL CENTER RESOURCE GUIDE FOR PERSONS WITH VISION IMPAI
IBM SPECIAL NEEDS
INFORMATION
REFERRAL CENTER
RESOURCE GUIDE
FOR
PERSONS
WITH
VISION IMPAIRMENTS
P.O. Box 2150
Atlanta, GA 30301-2150
Continental USA - Telephone: (800) 426-2133 (Voice)
˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙Telephone: (800) 284-9482 (TDD)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This report helps to identify products which may assist persons with
disabilities in accessing IBM Personal Computers and the IBM Personal
System/2 family of products. The report includes only a portion of the
products, vendors and support groups which are available.
IBM does not recommend or endorse products or assist customers in the
selection, review or acquisition of non-IBM products, including those
listed in this publication.
IBM takes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance or
use of the products listed here. All understandings, agreements or
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suppliers and prospective users.
IBM makes no warranties with respect to the contents hereof, the
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(C) Copyright 1990 by IBM Corp. This material may be copied. Please
credit the IBM Special Needs Information Referral Center.
November 26, 1991
IBM Special Needs
Information
Referral Center
The IBM Special Needs Information Referral Center serves to help health
care leaders, agency directors, policy makers, employers, educators,
public officials and individuals learn how technology can improve the
quality of life for persons with disabilities in the school, home and
workplace.
The Center responds to requests for information on how computers can
help people with impairments affecting vision, hearing, speech, learning
and mobility. While the Center is not able to diagnose a condition or
prescribe an assistive device or software, the Center does provide
information on what is available and where one may go for more details.
The Center's toll-free 800 number is available 24 hours a day to provide
general information and to accept requests for specific materials.
P.O. Box 2150
Atlanta, GA 30301-2150
(800) 426-2133 (USA Voice)
(800) 284-9482 (USA TDD)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Enlarged Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Braille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Screen Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Speech Synthesizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Other Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
IBM Screen Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Synthesizers Supported by Screen Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Optical Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Alternatives to Printed Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Word Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
SUPPORT GROUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
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This guide presents information about some of the technology and
services that are available to help persons with disabilities. Some of
the information deals with devices that may be attached to IBM computers
to allow a disabled individual to lead a more independent and productive
life.
This guide is organized in four sections:
INTRODUCTION
This section provides a general overview of the disability, including a
discussion of how computer technology can improve the employability and
quality of life of persons with disabilities.
TECHNOLOGY
This section lists products which may be used with IBM Personal
Computers and the IBM Personal System/2 family of products to adapt the
technology for persons with disabilities.
SUPPORT GROUPS
National agencies, associations and support groups available to persons
with disabilities are listed in another guide, "Technology for Persons
with Disabilities - an Introduction." Local, state and regional groups
are listed in another guide, "Support Organizations." Both of these
guides may be ordered from the Center.
INDEX
The index contains two lists: products and vendors. PLEASE CONTACT THE
VENDOR DIRECTLY for more product information.
1 How to Use This Guide
2 How to Use This Guide
INTRODUCTION
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According to a survey by the National Center for Health Statistics, 1.4
MILLION AMERICANS have a severe visual impairment (defined as being
unable to read ordinary newsprint); half of this group are registered as
legally blind. Many of these individuals benefit from using computers,
but still more could be helped.
The IBM PS/2 and PC families of computers are valuable tools with uses
in many different environments - education, business, recreation and
daily living tasks. With continuing technological improvements in the
microcomputer industry, the number of current and potential users is
rapidly increasing to include people who are visually impaired. Special
adaptive hardware and software makes it possible.
HOW COMPUTERS HELP PERSONS WHO HAVE VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
For persons with low vision, reading a standard computer screen or
printed page usually presents an obstacle. The following adaptations
for ENLARGED OUTPUT (magnification) may help: magnification lenses for
standard displays; larger characters on standard displays; alternative
displays with better or different resolution and color; display devices
or projectors; and for printed output, larger characters and more
readable fonts.
Audio output or computerized voice lets a blind user read by hearing the
information on the computer screen. SCREEN READING software with SPEECH
SYNTHESIZER devices help the user navigate the screen to hear what
others see.
BRAILLE is an output alternative for people who are blind. Two types of
braille devices are braille printers that produce embossed paper output
and paperless tactile displays that use retractable pins to form braille
characters. Software programs perform the necessary translations to
braille files used by the braille devices.
INPUT ADAPTATIONS are also used by the visually impaired to improve
accuracy and efficiency during data entry. The most frequently used
device is the keyboard. Modifications include home key indicators
(dimples/dots or felt appliques) and key replacements (larger, more
unique) for the often-used keys. Also, the SPEECH SYNTHESIZER allows
audio output during data entry - providing immediate feedback as data is
entered by the user unable to verify visually.
3 Introduction
Another technology with significant advancements in price/performance is
OPTICAL READER AND CHARACTER RECOGNITION SOFTWARE. Printed information
is presented through the combination of scanned character recognition to
obtain the information in a computer form (machine-readable) with
alternate output (braille or synthetic speech) to read the data. There
are many products for the IBM PS/2 that address productivity and
usability for all users. A helpful tool for people with vision
impairments is the MODEM - and the software that allows, through
telephone lines, the exchange of machine-readable information, to access
data banks of information and electronic bulletin boards.
Other uses for telecommunication technology are found in daily living
activities. Computerized directory look-up and dialing simplify
telephone usage; and mailing, banking and shopping may be done at home.
Helpful products for keyboard entry include: abbreviation
expansion/keyboard macros, spelling checkers and online thesauruses.
Online machine-readable product documentation is preferred to printed
material. Products developed specifically for this special population
are:
o WORD PROCESSORS with synthesized speech output designed into the
product's operation
o File readers to provide general purpose voice output of
machine-readable files (OTHER AUDIO OUTPUT AIDS)
o Information handlers such as talking phone directories, talking
calculators and general file management products (OTHER AUDIO OUTPUT
AIDS)
o ALTERNATIVES TO PRINTED DOCUMENTATION of hardware and software
manuals, e.g., audio cassette, braille or machine-readable formats
In summary, technology and support are available for many blind and
visually impaired individuals. The challenge remains to increase the
awareness of the benefits that computer technology affords to all who
might use it.
4 Introduction
TECHNOLOGY
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Enlarged Output
Products in this category provide magnification of output to the system
monitor and to the printer.
Available alternatives in the monitor-output area include: a
magnification lens placed in front of the system monitor providing 2-3
times magnification; software programs allowing the user to magnify the
screen output up to 8 times; hardware and software solutions which
provide multiple variations in size of magnification (e.g. 16 times);
reading and viewing techniques (e.g. scrolling); and different system
monitors (e.g. large closed circuit TV).
Large-print, hard-copy support is also available. Multiple fonts and
sizes of characters are available through different software products.
Auxiliary support software products can process other programs'
standard-sized output, providing the desired magnification.
PRODUCT: AUTOMATED VIEWING TABLE (AVT-2)
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Automated Viewing Table is a motorized table
that automatically moves source material under the scanning area of a
closed circuit television system. It was designed for the Voyager, an
integrated camera and video display system that enlarges viewing
material 3 to 45 times original size. The table's 14"x14" surface
provides a large area for material; the table may be switched from
automatic to manual, and there is a foot control mechanism.
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PRODUCT: BEAMSCOPE II
VENDOR: Florida New Concepts Marketing Inc.
P. O. Box 261
Port Richey, FL 34673-0261
(800) 456-7097 ˙ (813) 842-3231
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Beamscope II, a fresnel lens, can more than double
the image on a TV screen. Three models are available to fit three
screen sizes: 12"-15" (enlarging the screen to 25"), 17"-19" (enlarging
the screen to 30"), and 19"-25" (enlarging the screen to 40"). The
first two models have a metal frame and the third has a wood finish.
Florida New Concepts Marketing also manufactures Compu-Lenz, a fresnel
lens with a special glare filter. Compu-Lenz fits the IBM PC and most
other computer monitors.
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PRODUCT: BIGED 3.0
VENDOR: Turbo Power Software
P.O. Box 66747
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(408) 438-8608 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: A large print word processor for an IBM computer
with CGA, EGA or VGA video adapter, this program follows the Wordstar
command structure and provides 20 through 64 column fonts and provides
speech output through the COVOX Speech Thing and the AICOM Accent.
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PRODUCT: BOXLIGHT LCD PROJECTOR
VENDOR: Boxlight Corp.
19689 7th Ave. - # 143
Poulsbo, WA 98730
(206) 697-4008 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Boxlight's LCD Projector projects a full spectrum
of up to 4900 bright colors from the PC.
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PRODUCT: BRAILLE SERVICES
VENDOR: MSMT Braille Center
3917 Mayette Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 579-1115 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The vendor provides brailling, enlargement, and
large print services and does braille graphics of cities, parks, and
buildings.
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PRODUCT: C21LMAX
VENDOR: Image Systems Corp.
11543 K-Tel Dr.
Hopkins, MN 55343
(612) 935-1171 ˙ FAX612 935-1386
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The C21LMAX is a 21" ultra-high resolution color
monitor designed for applications requiring a larger viewing area and
high resolution. It includes a tilt-swivel base and conveniently
positioned controls and is compatible with high resolution display
controllers for many computers with resolution ranging from VGA to
1600x1280.
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PRODUCT: CHROMA CCD
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This color electronic video visual aid CCTV uses a
solid state CCD camera to help low vision persons read everyday printed
material and handwriting. It provides up to 60x magnification,
minimizes glare and eliminates hot spots. The monitor is positioned
directly over the camera in front of the user for comfortable reading.
Free installation and user training is provided. CCDs are available in
13" and 20" sizes.
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PRODUCT: COMPU-LENZ
VENDOR: Florida New Concepts Marketing Inc.
P. O. Box 261
Port Richey, FL 34673-0261
(800) 456-7097 ˙ (813) 842-3231
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Compu-Lenz, a fresnel lens, doubles the size of
computer screen characters without distortion or light refraction. The
lens design provides an enlarged visual display with clear image and
color clarity. The device comes with an adjustable/removable holder
that attaches to most computer monitors and an improved glare filter to
sharpen contrast and eliminate glare. It is lightweight, durable and
requires no power source or wiring.
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PRODUCT: CONRAC MONITORS
VENDOR: Conrac Display Products Inc.
1724 S. Mountain Ave.
Duarte, CA 91010
(818) 966-3511 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Various monitors capable of showing 25 80-column
lines at high resolution.
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PRODUCT: DATASHOW 480 PROJECTION PAD
VENDOR: Sayett Technology Inc.
100 Kings Highway - Suite 1800
Rochester, NY 14617
(716) 342-0700 ˙ FAX716 342-1621
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The DATASHOW 480 Projection Pad can be used with
an IBM PC. The unit is plugged into the PC, placed on an overhead
projector and projects real-time enlarged PC images. Would be helpful
in classes where a vision-impaired person is using a PC.
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PRODUCT: DEFINITION AUTO-SYNC
VENDOR: Microvitec
1943 Providence Court
College Park, GA 30337
(404) 991-2246 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Definition AUTO-SYNC is a 20" color monitor
with a pixel resolution of 1024 by 768. It has a full set of 8 BNC
connections wit loop-through for daisy chain set-up.
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PRODUCT: DESIGNVIEW/19E
VENDOR: Elite Business Applications
36J Route 3 North
Millersville, MD 21108
(800) 942-0018 ˙ (301) 987-9050
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: DesignView/19e is a high-resolution 19" monochrome
display system for any IBM PC/AT/AT/386 and PS/2 Models 25 and 30. The
complete system includes a 19" monochrome monitor, an Intel-based video
controller card, high-resolution software drivers and a three-year
warranty on parts and labor. The monitor provides a picture with a
display area 20 percent larger than most 19" monitors. In full-screen
Hercules emulation using a double scan technique, the characters are
enlarged to 20-point type from the usual 12-point; characters are formed
using 16 x 32 pixels, creating a solid easy-to-read image, 80 characters
across by 25 lines down.
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PRODUCT: EYE RELIEF
VENDOR: SkiSoft Publishing
1644 Massachusetts Ave. - Suite 79
Lexington, MA 02173
(800) 662-3622 ˙ (617) 863-1876
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Eye Relief, a full-function word processing
package, is designed for vision-impaired users. On-screen text display
modes range from one to five times normal size. The manual is printed
in 18 point large type. There is also an Eye Relief for laptops.
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PRODUCT: EZ-READER
VENDOR: LS&S Group Inc.
1808-G Janke Dr.
Northbrook, IL 60062
(800) 468-4789 ˙ (312) 498-9777
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: EZ-Reader is a portable video reading system. It
can be used with any TV or computer monitor and is available in 3 fixed
focus lens options: 10x, 20x or 30x.
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PRODUCT: FANCY FONT
VENDOR: Softcraft Inc.
16 North Carroll St. - Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703
(800) 351-0500 ˙ (608) 257-3300
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Fancy Font provides for magnification of printing.
Characters up to one inch by inch can be created from ASCII files.
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PRODUCT: FDR SERIES OF LOW VISION READING AIDS
VENDOR: Optelec US Inc.
P.O. Box 796
Westford, MA 01886
(800) 828-1056 ˙ (617) 789-5321
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The FDR Series of Low Vision Reading Aids
features: high resolution, positive and negative display, a high-quality
zoom lens, versatile swivel and a 12" or 19" high-resolution monitor.
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PRODUCT: FONT-TOOLS BIGFONT
VENDOR: Worthington Data Solutions
417 Ingalls
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(800) 345-4220 ˙ (408) 458-9938
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: BIGFONT prints large text up to 2" tall on laser
printers. It requires an IBM PC and runs from any MS-DOS language.
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PRODUCT: FONTRIX
VENDOR: Data Transforms
616 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1501 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Fontrix provides for magnification of text
characters on computer monitors. Multiple fonts are supported. Users
select ASCII files to be displayed and provide parameters regarding size
and font types. The product transforms the data accordingly for the
users' screen viewing. This is not a companion product for use while
using other software.
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PRODUCT: FONTS
VENDOR: Spies Laboratories
P.O. Box 336
Lawndale, CA 90260
(213) 538-8166 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: 13 font characters, extra high and wide.
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PRODUCT: GENIUS FULL PAGE DISPLAY SYSTEM
VENDOR: Genius Technologies Inc.
P.O. Box 455
Hastings, MN 55033
(800) 328-9524 ˙ (612) 437-2233
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Genius Full Page Display System is a 15" black
and white monitor with a pixel resolution of 736 by 1008. Threee models
are available: Genius 1520 (IBM PC compatible), Genius 422 (IBM PS/2
compatible) and Genius 1020 (dual-page PC compatible-19" monitor).
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PRODUCT: HANDIVIEW
VENDOR: Microsystems Software Inc.
600 Worchester Rd.
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-8511 ˙ FAX508 626-8515
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: HandiVIEW is a memory resident, on-demand text
enlarger for visually-impaired users. It magnifies approximately 8
times (10 characters per line).
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PRODUCT: HG 6905 BK
VENDOR: Mitsubishi Electronics America
Computer Peripherals Division
991 Knox St.
Torrance, CA 90502
(213) 515-3993 ˙ (800) 556-1234
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The HG 6905 BK is a 20" color monitor with a pixel
resolution of 1280 by 1024.
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PRODUCT: IBM PERSONAL SYSTEM/2 DISPLAYS
VENDOR: IBM Corporation
IBM Telemarketing Operations
3035 Center Green - Plaza 2
Boulder, CO 80301
(800) 426-3388 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Several Personal System/2 color displays have a
larger display size than normal: Color Dislay 8512 is a 14," Color
Display 8514 is 16" and Black and White 8507 is 19" - all helping
visually impaired users see the screen.
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PRODUCT: INFOCUS
VENDOR: AI Squared Inc.
1463 Hearst Dr. NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 233-7065 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: inFocus is a memory-resident program that
magnifies text and graphics - the entire screen, a single line or a
portion of the screen. Pop-up menus give access to all inFocus
controls.
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PRODUCT: KEYBOARDING FOR THE VISUALLY LIMITED
VENDOR: Educational Electronic Techniques, LTD
1088 Wantagh Ave.
Wantagh, NY 11793
(800) 433-8872 ˙ (516) 221-4173
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This keyboarding program instructs visually
impaired users in the use of a keyboard, using large print readout. It
instructs the user in the basics of word processing - keying, saving,
recalling and printing.
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PRODUCT: L-VIEW, PAGEVIEW, SILVERVIEW
VENDOR: Sigma Designs Inc.
46501 Landing Parkway
Fremont, CA 94538
(415) 770-0100 ˙ FAX415 770-0110
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: L-View is a 19" black and white monitor with a
non-interlaced pixel resolution of 1664 by 1200 that offers workstation
level performance. PageView is a 15" monochrome display with 768 x 1024
pixels resolution, allowing the user to view a full page when composing.
SilverView is a monochrome display with a flat 21" screen and 1152 x 870
pixels resolution for publishing and graphic design.
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PRODUCT: LABELRIGHT
VENDOR: Worthington Data Solutions
417 Ingalls
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(800) 345-4220 ˙ (408) 458-9938
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This program provides for large printing on IBM PC
with LaserJet or standard matrix printer. There are 13 different text
sizes; up to 1.2" by 1". Can import files from Lotus 1-2-3, WordStar,
dBase, etc.
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PRODUCT: LARGE PRINT DISPLAY PROCESSOR (DP-11 AND DP-11+)
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Large Print Display Processor enlarges the
text on a monitor screen - up to sixteen times. The enlarged area can
be moved around using a joystick control. A single line may be isolated
for viewing, and the screen image can be positive or negative. The
Large Print Display Processor does not enlarge graphics. The device
requires no additional software and does not affect the operation of
standard software. The processor does not occupy computer memory.
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PRODUCT: LARGE PRINT DOS (LP-DOS)
VENDOR: Optelec US Inc.
P.O. Box 796
Westford, MA 01886
(800) 828-1056 ˙ (617) 789-5321
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Large Print DOS is a screen access program that
runs PS/2 or PC applications with enlarged text. It runs on any IBM
display adaptors and works with most commercial applications including
Lotus 1-2-3. A range of 25 larger print sizes is available, providing
characters up to 12 times normal size while running standard commercial
software such as word processing programs, spreadsheets and programs for
communication with mainframes and networks. The Deluxe Edition of this
product combines high quality text and graphics magnification; it is
interactive: the user sees magnified documents, pictures and animation
while typing.
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PRODUCT: LARGE PRINT KEY LABELS
VENDOR: Don Johnston Developmental Equipment Inc.
P.O. Box 639
Wauconda, IL 60084
(800) 999-4660 ˙ FAX708 526-4177
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Large Print Key Labels may be added to the
keyboard for easier key recognition. Placed directly on the keys or
added to a moisture guard, these labels help the user who has a visual
impairment.
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PRODUCT: LARGE PRINT TYPESETTING PROGRAM
VENDOR: Kinetic Designs Inc.
14231 Anatevka Lane SE
Olalla, WA 98359
(206) 857-7943 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Large-print typesetting program for dot matrix
printers that may be augmented by voice output or screen magnification
devices. Fonts available in various styles from 8-24 point. User may
produce readable hard copy from standard text.
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PRODUCT: LARGE PRINT TYPEWRITER
VENDOR: Typewriting Institute for the Handicapped
3102 W. Augusta Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 939-5344 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Large Print Typewriter is a reconditioned,
converted IBM Model D electric typewriter with upper/lower case keys,
18-point print (6 spaces to inch horizontally compared to 10/12 for
pica/elite and 4 spaces to inch vertically compared to 6 for
pica/elite).
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PRODUCT: LARGE TYPE
VENDOR: Nat. Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering
P. O. Drawer T
Hewitt, NJ 07421
(800) 736-2216 ˙ (201) 853-6585
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Large Type (screen display) word processing
programs for visually impaired users consist of a variety of programs
for different needs, ranging from basic and full-featured spell checking
programs to a graphics word processor.
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PRODUCT: LARGER MONITORS
VENDOR: Microvitec
1943 Providence Court
College Park, GA 30337
(404) 991-2246 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Larger and higher resolution monitors provide more
readable display output. The 2019/SP is a 20" monitor running UGA with
.31mm dot pitch
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PRODUCT: LIMELIGHT
VENDOR: Apercom Corporation
1601 Industrial Way - Suite 170
Belmont, CA 94002
(415) 593-5818 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Limelight is a large print device that projects an
image from a computer monitor onto a wall or screen. Anything displayed
on the computer's standard monitor will be projected, including
graphics. Limelight is visible in lighted rooms; focus, brightness and
contrast are easily adjustable. Also available are a variety of
projection screens, a data switcher that allows up to 40 computers to
send data to Limelight and video adapters and cabling for computers that
are not able to produce the correct video signal.
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PRODUCT: LM-300, LM-301
VENDOR: Quadram - Intelligent Systems
One Quad Way
Norcross, GA 30093-2919
(404) 923-6666 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The LM-300 is a 15" black and white monitor with a
maximum pixel resolution of 1660 by 1200. The LM-301 is the 15" version
of the monitor, but with the screen turned sideways.
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PRODUCT: LV-101SP
VENDOR: Independent Living Aids
27 East Mall
Plainview, NJ 11803
(800) 537-2118 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The LV-101SP is a portable, self-contained
electronic magnifying viewer that is battery operated and may be used
with its own built-in 4" monitor. It can also jack into a TV to turn it
into a CCTV.
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PRODUCT: LYNX
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Lynx displays CCTV and other video images on a VGA
screen while preserving the computer screen colors; it requires Vista/2
or Vista VGA. When Lynx and Vista are used with Telesensory CCTV
camers, visually impaired users can enlarge both computer images and
print material. Black and white images can be viewed in green, amber or
user-selected colors.
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PRODUCT: M24LMAX
VENDOR: Image Systems Corp.
11543 K-Tel Dr.
Hopkins, MN 55343
(612) 935-1171 ˙ FAX612 935-1386
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The M24LMAX is a 24" landscape ultra-high
resolution monochrome/greyscale monitor. Its design brings brightness
and clarity to the screen with resolutions up to 2000x1500, with 60 Hz
frequencies. The extra large viewing area provides room for large fonts
and high resolution.
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PRODUCT: MAGIC DELUXE
VENDOR: Microsystems Software Inc.
600 Worchester Rd.
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-8511 ˙ FAX508 626-8515
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: MAGic Deluxe is a memory resident screen
magnification utility for VGA, XGA, and super VGA equipped IBM and
compatible PCs, including laptops. It magnifies to 1.2x, 1.4x, 2x, 4x,
6x, 8x, and 12x.
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PRODUCT: MAGIC KEYBOARD
VENDOR: Woodsmith Software
Route 3 - Box 550 A
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-2137 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Magic Keyboard is a translation program using
graphics to create large character sets and sixteen type styles for
people with low vision. Program includes a "square font" that enlarges
well with virtually no diagonals. The program can print very large
characters. Data is entered from any word processing file (Magic
Keyboard translates WordStar files directly) or from direct type mode
one line at a time. The direct type mode features page formatting and
online editing. The user can delete and insert; move a line; adjust
margins and indentation; and jump to the beginning and end of the line.
The system has fonts up to 1" tall.
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PRODUCT: MAGNIVIEW 400
VENDOR: Dukane Corp.
2900 Dukane Dr.
St. Charles, IL 60174
(708) 584-2370 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The MagniView 400 is an LCD panel that projects
high-resolution EGA and CGA images in 16 colors to an overhead screen.
The panel sits atop an overhead projector, acting as a transparency
allowing realtime data to be shown large enough for group presentations.
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PRODUCT: MAGNIWORD
VENDOR: General Business Machines Corp.
5819 Uplander Way
Culver City, CA 90230
(800) 228-3349 ˙ (213) 216-9955
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Magniword, an add-on designed for use with most
applications running on VGA systems, produces a magnifying window that
can be moved around the screen. It allows users of character-based
applications to zoom toward or pull back from on-screen documents. It
is menu-driven and requires no hardware modification.
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PRODUCT: MEGALYNK WORKSTATION
VENDOR: The Lynk Corporation
101 Queens Dr.
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(215) 265-3550 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The MegaLynk workstation is a 20-inch color
display that emulates the IBM 3197C, providing a viewing area 200%
larger than the 14-inch color display of the 3197C - ideal for use in
classroom training, for warehouse/factory environments and for visually
impaired persons.
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PRODUCT: MEGATREND/2
VENDOR: Intecolor Corporation
2150 Boggs Rd.
Duluth, GA 30136
(404) 623-9145 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Megatrend/2 is a 20" color monitor with a
pixel resolution up to 1280x1024; anti-glare screens and tilt/swivel
bases are available.
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PRODUCT: MEVA (MINIATURE ELECTRONIC VISUAL AID)
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: MEVA, a portable CCTV system weighing less than
eight pounds, includes a hand-held camera, a four inch flat screen CRT
monitor and four magnification lenses of 3,4,5 and 8 times normal size.
The system is carried in a shoulder strap softpack case and provides
assistance in reading, writing and typing applications for visually
impaired users.
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PRODUCT: MOREFONTS
VENDOR: MicroLogic Software
6400 Hollis
Emeryville, CA 94608
(415) 652-5464 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: MoreFonts is a DOS scalable font generator. The
program generates bit-mapped fonts for HP LaserJet & DeskJet and
compatible printers thus providing larger print. It supports fill
patterns and drop shadows and supports most word processors and desktop
applications.
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PRODUCT: NEC 19" COLOR MONITOR
VENDOR: NEC Home Electronics Inc.
1255 Michael Dr.
Wood Dale, IL 60191-1094
(708) 860-9500 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The MultiSync XL is a 19" color monitor with a
pixel resolution of 1024 by 768. The monitor starts at 21.5 and goes to
50 KHZ.
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PRODUCT: NEC MULTISYNC 5D COLOR MONITOR
VENDOR: NEC Home Electronics Inc.
1255 Michael Dr.
Wood Dale, IL 60191-1094
(708) 860-9500 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This 20" monitor by NEC offers the performance
needed for Windows, CAD/CAM, and desktop publishing.
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PRODUCT: NO-SQUINT
VENDOR: SkiSoft Publishing
1644 Massachusetts Ave. - Suite 79
Lexington, MA 02173
(800) 662-3622 ˙ (617) 863-1876
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The No-Squint laptop cursor program makes the
cursor big, bold and/or blink so the user can readily find it.
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PRODUCT: NOVATRANS
VENDOR: Compute Able Network
P.O. Box 1706
Portland, OR 97207
(503) 645-0009 ˙ FAX503 645-2049
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: NovaTrans enhances the IBM PC or compatible
through screen magnification (up to 12X), speech synthesis and camera
enlargement. NovaTrans also allows for one-finger use of the keyboard.
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PRODUCT: OPTEQ V
VENDOR: Tojek & Associates
17355 Mierow Lane
Brookfield, WI 53005
(414) 784-4979 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Opteq V is a split screen/computer access CCTV
which interfaces with PCs allowing the user to read, write and input
computer data. Software is not included, but local Opteq dealers can
advise about software.
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PRODUCT: P-SEE COLOR CCTV
VENDOR: Talking and Visual Aids
8136 Appoline
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 935-1266 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The P-See is a color CCTV system (19" or 20") that
features a pneumatic arm with camera and monitor mounted as a unit. The
camera raises and lowers independently so the unit can be positioned at
any level. It has its own customized height-adjustable wheeled user
table with large post-freee drop-leaf for a work space.
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PRODUCT: PC LENS
VENDOR: ARTS Computer Products Inc.
121 Beach St. - Suite 400
Boston, MA 02111-2501
(800) 343-0095 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: PC LENS makes characters on a computer screen
easier to read - characters appear enlarged, spread apart and colored
(optional). The section of the enlarged screen may be moved both
horizontally and vertically, using the cursor keys. PC LENS commands
are executed using the function keys. PC LENS shows all 255 IBM
characters sent to the display screen, but does not work with graphics.
It works on PC-DOS and MS-DOS computers supporting standard IBM software
and video cards. A monochrome and a color adapter card are required,
even if only a color monitor is used. Terminal emulation compatibility:
not with DCA's IRMA card; will work with Avitar and IdeaComm.
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PRODUCT: PC VIEWER LCD
VENDOR: In Focus Systems Inc.
7649 S.W. Mohawk Street
Tualatin, OR 97062
(800) 327-7231 ˙ (503) 692-4968
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: PC Viewer LCD provides a means to display
presentations created on a personal computer onto an overhead projector.
Four models are available.
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PRODUCT: PORTABLE LARGE PRINT COMPUTER
VENDOR: HumanWare Inc.
6140 Horseshoe Bar Rd. - Suite P
Loomis, CA 95650
(800) 722-3393 ˙ (916) 652-7253
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: A portable large print computer which magnifies up
to 64 times. It is linked to a PC and has a hand-held camera.
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PRODUCT: PRINTRIX
VENDOR: Data Transforms
616 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 832-1501 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Printrix provides for enlarged printing to
graphics printers. Many different fonts are included and additional
fonts are available. Support exists for automatic word wrapping and
pagination.
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PRODUCT: PRIVATE EYE
VENDOR: Reflection Technology
240 Bear Hill Rd.
Waltham, MA 02154
(617) 890-5905 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Private Eye is a miniature virtual display which
creates the full size image of a 12" monitor in a package measuring
1.2"x1.3"x3.5" and weighing 2.25 oz. The image appears to float in
space about two feet in front of the user, providing a hands-free view
of information. This is a helpful product for persons with mobility
impairments as well as vision impairments.
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PRODUCT: PROXIMA DATA DISPLAYS
VENDOR: Proxima Corp.
6610 Nancy Ridge Dr.
San Diego, CA 92121
(800) 582-2580 ˙ (800) 582-0852
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Proxima makes five data displays which project
computer-generated text and graphics as large-screen images. The panels
are placed on any transmissive overhead projector and connect to the
computer. The displays are portable and compact and support all video
standards, including VGA in both text and graphics modes.
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PRODUCT: READABLE FONTS
VENDOR: Kinetic Designs Inc.
14231 Anatevka Lane SE
Olalla, WA 98359
(206) 857-7943 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ReadAble Fonts is a large print typesetting
program to be used with Fancy Font when printing to dot matrix printers.
The sizes supported are from eight to twenty-four points. The print
image quality is dependent upon the printer resolution.
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PRODUCT: SEETEC SYSTEMS
VENDOR: Seeing Technologies Inc.
7074 Brooklyn Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(800) 462-3738 ˙ (612) 560-8080
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: SEETEC Systems provide color and black and white
electronic magnification for the visually impaired. These visual aids
are ideal for education and industrial markets - providing magnification
up to 60 times normal size. The systems are color digital cameras with
zoom lens and a high-resolution monitor.
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PRODUCT: SHARP QA-1000 TRUE-COLOR OVERHEAD COMPUTER PROJ. PANEL
VENDOR: Sharp Electronics Corp.
Professional Products Division
Sharp Plaza
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 529-8731 ˙ FAX201 529-9636
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Sharp QA-1000 Panel is a true-color TFT
overhead data projection panel that provides vivid, bright images in a
full 640x480 pixel VGA resolution.
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PRODUCT: SHARP QA-75 OVERHEAD COMPUTER PROJECTION PANEL
VENDOR: Sharp Electronics Corp.
Professional Products Division
Sharp Plaza
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 529-8731 ˙ FAX201 529-9636
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The QA-75 overhead data projection panel boosts
resolution to 640 by 480 for VGA graphics. The new LCD technology
improves resolution and display; users can freeze all or half of the
display, enlarge any quadrant or reverse display shades. It displays 16
true shades of gray and comes with a 22 function wireless control unit.
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PRODUCT: TALL TEX
VENDOR: C-Tech
P. O. Box 30
Pearl River, NY 10965-9998
(914) 735-7907 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Tall Tex is a RAM resident large-text generator,
printing characters up to 2.5" high and 2" wide. Other features include
word wrapping without hyphenation and 80-column or 132-column paper.
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PRODUCT: TOUCHDOWN KEYTOP/KEYFRONT KITS
VENDOR: Hooleon Corporation
P. O. Box 201
Cornville, AZ 86325
(602) 634-7515 ˙ FAX602 634-4620
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: These kits modify or enlarge the key legends of a
computer or typewriter. Keytops are cut to fit and are imprinted on the
underside to prevent wear. An adhesive keeps the label in place, while
allowing its removal without damaging the keyboard. Custom kits may be
ordered or the following are available: home row indicators,
reconfiguration kits, emulation kits, word processing kits (for
applications such as DisplayWrite, WordPerfect), Dvorak conversion kits,
accounting/spreadsheet kits, foreign language kits and more.
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PRODUCT: TYPESELECT
VENDOR: Micro Alliance Corp.
211 Third Street
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(800) 824-8754 ˙ (408) 375-2802
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This software program works with most standard
matrix printers and provides for expanded and enlarged output.
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PRODUCT: VANTAGE CCD
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Vantage CCD is a 14" closed circuit TV (CCTV) with
solid state CCD camera providing magnification from 3 to 45 times
original size. The device may be used stand-alone to assist low-vision
users in reading printed material or as a direct connection to PCs to
assist in reading the computer screen.
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PRODUCT: VERBAL VIEW
VENDOR: Computer Conversations Inc.
6297 Worthington Rd. SW
Alexandria, OH 43001
(614) 924-2885 ˙ (614) 263-7574
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: VERBAL VIEW magnifies characters on the computer
display. It is memory resident, so it can be selected on demand via
keyboard function keys. Characters can be displayed in LINE (enlarges
one line at a time) or COLUMN (enlarges 20 characters at a time). It
supports four different character sizes, as well as different color
palettes. This is an output-only product. Magnification is provided
while viewing data, not during data entry.
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PRODUCT: VIEWFRAME
VENDOR: nView Corporation
11835 Canon Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23606
(804) 873-1354 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ViewFrame is a series of high-resolution, liquid
crystal displays which connect to the video port of the computer to
allow projection of color computer video onto a large screen.
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PRODUCT: VIEWSCAN TEXT SYSTEM
VENDOR: HumanWare Inc.
6140 Horseshoe Bar Rd. - Suite P
Loomis, CA 95650
(800) 722-3393 ˙ (916) 652-7253
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Viewscan Text System is a combination
electronic large print display and portable computer. The computer is a
modified Epson HX-20, with a standard 80-character LCD display and small
built-in printer. The LCD is used only for display of the opening menu
and does not function when operating the system. A hand-held camera
passes across written text, and the text scanned by the camera appears
on the large print display in letters up to 3" high. Text created and
edited on the portable computer can also be viewed on the large-print
display. The system has calculator and word processing functions. If
only reading of printed text is desired, the large print display unit
and miniature camera can be used separately from the computer. Various
software packages are available, including database management and
spread sheets. Systems are also available that allow the VTS to be used
as a keyboard for the IBM PC or a terminal for an IBM mainframe.
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PRODUCT: VIEWSTAR
VENDOR: Viewstar Inc.
13 Burke Ave.
Newport News, VA 23601
(804) 596-6113 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Viewstar is a stand-alone CCTV system for single
view reading, writing and examining small objects. It has an internal
lamp, a zoom lens (4-25x) and an x-y stage; it has a black and white
reversal switch on the camera. It may be used with any TV set, or a
monitor can be obtained.
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PRODUCT: VIKING
VENDOR: Moniterm Corporation
5740 Green Circle Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(612) 935-4151 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Viking 2/91 and 3/91 are 19" monochrome and gray
scale monitors, respectively, for PC or PS/2. Viking 21/91 is a color
monitor.
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PRODUCT: VISTA
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Vista is a hardware and software package that
allows a portion of the screen display to be enlarged. The system
consists of an internal circuit card, a program on disk and a mouse. By
pressing certain buttons on the mouse and moving the mouse, the user
enlarges an area of the screen, moves the area around the screen, masks
off only one line for viewing, jumps from the end of one line to the
beginning of another and stretches an image taller or wider.
Magnification is from 3-16 times. VISTA works with most software and
magnifies graphics and other screen attributes. VISTA VGA runs with
PS/2 models 25, 30 and 30-286; VISTA/2 runs with models 50, 60, 70 and
80.
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PRODUCT: VOYAGER XL CCD
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Voyager XL CCD is a closed circuit TV with a 19"
diagonal display with magnification from 4-60 times; it provides
electronic line markers which isolate lines of print and black out the
rest of the display, an x/y reading table and fluorescent lighting.
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PRODUCT: ZOOMER
VENDOR: Kinetic Designs Inc.
14231 Anatevka Lane SE
Olalla, WA 98359
(206) 857-7943 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Zoomer is a resident monitor enlargement program.
It must be used with EGA/VGA videocard hardware and a high quality
monitor. It will zoom wireless up to 7X enlargement and has a scanning
mode with a speed controller. A reverse video cursor control is
available.
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PRODUCT: ZOOMTEXT
VENDOR: AI Squared Inc.
1463 Hearst Dr. NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 233-7065 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Zoomtext is a RAM-resident program that enlarges
screen characters up to eight times. It runs on the IBM PC, XT, AT and
PS/2 and requires an EGA or VGA graphics adapter. ZoomText works with
character-based software, providing visually impaired persons access to
PC software. Horizontal and vertical split screen modes allow enlarged
and normal sized text to be viewed simultaneously. ZoomText is
controlled by pop-up menus that display in the current magnification.
It has 11 magnification levels from 2x to 16x. ZoomText Plus contains
all features of ZoomText plus magnification high resolution in 2x, 4x,
6x and 8x. A built-in programmer's interface allows it to be directly
controlled from an application program.
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Braille
This category includes hard-copy braillers which emboss/print braille,
soft-copy braille displays and monitors and the services and software
components providing the multiple translate-to-braille functions.
Braille embossers (hard-copy output devices) vary in performance and
price, based upon casual personal use to production models.
Braille displays (soft-copy monitors) allow the user to read in braille
the information seen on the screen: the device creates dynamically
refreshable braille characters corresponding to the screen information.
The number of cells available at any one time varies from 1 to 40.
Braille software conversion programs or services translate to the
different grades of braille.
Another tactile reading device being used by the blind to capture output
from the computer display or the printed page is the Optacon II which
presents information to the user via a vibrating tactile display.
PRODUCT: 3M BRAILLE LABELER
VENDOR: American Foundation for the Blind
15 West 16th St.
New York, NY 10011
(212) 620-2000 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This Braille Labeler embosses Braille on 3/8" or
1/2" vinyl and magnetic tape. The upper rim of the dial is Brailled;
the lower rim displays the standard alphabet. Available characters:
complete alphabet, the number sign, commonly used contractions, word
contractions and punctuation marks. The Labeler can also be used as a
standard alphabet labeler with the standard alphabet dial. It comes
with one spool of vinyl tape.
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PRODUCT: ABLE-2 PRODUCT FAMILY
VENDOR: Automated Business Systems & Services Inc.
6715 Kenilworth Ave.
Riverdale, MD 20737-9960
(301) 454-8200 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The ABLE-2 Product Family supports computer users
with special needs in a systematic program in four parts: needs
assessment, workstation family, focused training, life cycle support.
Needs assessment focuses on vision-impaired/blind, hearing-impaired/deaf
and neuromuscular impairment or para/quadriplegic. Computer users with
visual impairments are provided with optical character readers, voice
synthesizers, screen readers, tactile output displays and Braille
devices. The workstation family may be configured with voice input,
mouse, foot pedal, joystick and headpointer.
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PRODUCT: APH POCKETBRAILLE
VENDOR: American Printing House for the Blind
P.O. Box 6085
Louisville, KY 40206-0085
(502) 895-2405 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The APH PocketBraille is a portable, battery
operated, voice output computer designed for braille users. As a
standalone unit, it enables the user to write, read, edit and store
about 200 pages of Grade 2 braille. When connected to other devices, it
sends and receives data in ASCII or program code, allowing for
interaction with PCs, printers, Braille embossers, modems, etc.
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PRODUCT: ATC/RESUS 214
VENDOR: American Thermoform Corporation
2311 Travers Avenue
City of Commerce, CA 90040
(213) 723-9021 ˙ FAX213 728-8877
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ATC/RESUS 214, specifically designed for medium to
heavy Braille production, features 210 lines per minute, six or eight
dot Braille and graphic capabilities. The ATC/Resus 214 interfaces with
most computers, microprocessors or paperless Braille equipment.
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PRODUCT: AUTO BRAILLE
VENDOR: Kansys Inc.
1016 Ohio St.
Lawrence, KS 66044
(913) 843-0351 ˙ (913) 842-4016
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Auto Braille is a memory-resident version of Turbo
Braille. It automatically intercepts any output from a word processor
or other software and sends it to the printer. It will then format it
for Braille printing, translate it into Grade 2 Braille and send it to
an embosser. Auto Braille occupies 50K of memory (or 2K with expanded
memory).
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PRODUCT: BRAILLE & PRINT DEVICE
VENDOR: HumanWare Inc.
6140 Horseshoe Bar Rd. - Suite P
Loomis, CA 95650
(800) 722-3393 ˙ (916) 652-7253
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This Braille and print device uses Perkins
Brailler and QE80 printer.
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PRODUCT: BRAILLE 'N SPEAK
VENDOR: Blazie Engineering
3660 Mill Green Rd.
Street, MD 21154
(301) 879-4944 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Braille 'n Speak, a compact, portable talking
device with a seven-key Braille keyboard, may be used as a talking
computer terminal, a Braille to print transcriber and a word processor.
It is supported by the IBM Screen Reader; other features include a
talking clock, calendar, calculator, stopwatch and a note organizer. It
stores 20 file folders of information and has a 200,000 character
memory. This battery-operated device also has a communication port for
computer or printer connections. It allows information that is entered
to print on a printer and will convert Grade 2 Braille entered into
printable text. Braille 'n Speak has a built-in speech synthesizer; a
battery charger and headset are included. Also available is a disk
drive accessory, a small disk storage device that lets the user save
files from Braille 'n Speak to standard 3.5 disks.
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PRODUCT: BRAILLE BLAZER PRINTER
VENDOR: Blazie Engineering
3660 Mill Green Rd.
Street, MD 21154
(301) 879-4944 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Braille Blazer is a small, light, quiet personal
Braille printer with speech output for configuring the printer and as
voice to any computer; it is supported by the IBM Screen Reader.
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PRODUCT: BRAILLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
VENDOR: Seedlings Braille Books for Children
P. O. Box 2395
Livonia, MI 48151-0395
(313) 427-8552 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Braille Books for Children is a collection of 95
titles averaging $8/book; a catalog is available.
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PRODUCT: BRAILLE DOCUMENTS
VENDOR: Metrolina Sight Services
704 Louise Avenue
Charlotte, NC
(704) 372-3870 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This production shop creates Braille and
large-print documents.
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PRODUCT: BRAILLE INTERFACE TERMINAL (BIT)
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Braille Interface Terminal (BIT) package
contains a high-quality, 20-cell Braille display which serves as a
window to the computer screen. A built-in Braille keyboard allows the
user to enter data and commands from either the Braille or PC keyboard.
A joystick makes maneuvering the review window simple and efficient.
Software written for the BIT provides a set of commands for access to
off-the-shelf software. This BIT software is also available for the
VersaBraille II+.
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PRODUCT: BRAILLE LABELED DISKETTES
VENDOR: Brown Disc
1110 Chapel Hills Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(800) 654-4871 ˙ (719) 593-1015
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Special diskettes come with the label written in
Braille. Each disc in the box has an identical label in Braille, and
each box contains a user kit to allow embossing the contents on a
pressure-sensitive label. The blind user can determine the technical
description of a box of media or disc and apply a description in Braille
to each diskette using the specially designed user kit. Available in
both 5.25" and 3.5" diskette size.
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PRODUCT: BRAILLE PRINTERS
VENDOR: IBM Corporation
IBM Telemarketing Operations
3035 Center Green - Plaza 2
Boulder, CO 80301
(800) 426-3388 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: IBM manufactures three printers which support
Braille through modifications ordered through your local IBM branch
office. The three printers are models 4245, 4248 and 6262 (for
mainframe computers, not PS/2s).
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PRODUCT: BRAILLE SERVICES
VENDOR: MSMT Braille Center
3917 Mayette Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 579-1115 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The vendor provides brailling, enlargement, and
large print services and does braille graphics of cities, parks, and
buildings.
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PRODUCT: BRAILLE TELECAPTION SYSTEM
VENDOR: Science Applications International Corporation
135 Old Solomons Island Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21401
(301) 266-0993 ˙ (202) 261-8424
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Braille TeleCaption System, used with a
Telebrailler or other Braille telephone device, provides news, weather,
sports and educational television programming to deaf-blind individuals
nationwide on ABC, CBS and NBC. The system translates data into Grade 1
Braille. Deaf-blind persons who have a Telebrailler or other braille
telephone device may use them to read the Braille characters. The
Telebrailler receives the information like a telephone call and prints
it out on its 20-character Braille display.
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PRODUCT: BRAILLE TRANSCRIPTION AND DUPLICATION
VENDOR: National Braille Association Inc.
1290 University Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
(716) 473-0090 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Customized printed information in Braille format,
including hardware and software technical manuals.
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PRODUCT: BRAILLE-TALK
VENDOR: GW Micro
310 Racquet Dr.
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(219) 483-3625 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Braille-Talk allows standard text from a word
processor to be translated into accurate fully-contracted Braille for
embossing. It supports Grade 2, Grade 1 and computer Braille. No
knowledge of formal Braille transcription is needed. With a speech
synthesizer attached to a computer, all screen messages may be read
aloud.
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PRODUCT: BRAILLEMASTER
VENDOR: Howtek Inc.
21 Park Ave.
Hudson, NH 03051
(603) 882-5200 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Braillemaster, a modified version of Howtek's
Pixelmaster color ink jet printer, retains the functionality of
Pixelmaster - a color printer capable of merging color graphics and
images with crisp text on any standard paper at five to ten cents per
page. Developed with the National Federation of the Blind,
Braillemaster can print alphanumeric characters along with Braille; it
leaves a slightly raised dot or line and can print maps, charts, graphs
and images directly from a computer.
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PRODUCT: BRAILLO 400S INTERPOINT
VENDOR: American Thermoform Corporation
2311 Travers Avenue
City of Commerce, CA 90040
(213) 723-9021 ˙ FAX213 728-8877
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Braillo 400S Interpoint prints at the rate of
1200 pages per hour. The model 90, at 90 CPS, is less expensive.
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PRODUCT: BRAILON THERMOFORM DUPLICATOR, MAXI-FORM
VENDOR: American Thermoform Corporation
2311 Travers Avenue
City of Commerce, CA 90040
(213) 723-9021 ˙ FAX213 728-8877
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This copy machine for producing tactile images
copies any Brailled or embossed original by a vacuum forming process.
This model is for reproduction of teaching aids, geographic and mobility
maps. Maps measuring 13-7/8 by 18-5/8" may be formed. Thermoform
machines plug into any AC outlet. The original is placed in the unit, a
sheet of Brailon (paperlike plastic) is placed over the original and
secured, and the heating unit is pulled into position for the vacuum
pump to produce copy.
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PRODUCT: C PROGRAMMING
VENDOR: National Braille Press
88 St. Stephen St.
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 266-6160 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Braille edition of C Programming by Kernighan and
Ritchie.
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PRODUCT: CUSTOMIZED BRAILLE
VENDOR: Braille Inc.
205 Worcester Court - C3
Falmouth, MA 02540
(617) 540-0800 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Customized printed information in Braille format,
including hardware and software technical manuals.
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PRODUCT: CUSTOMIZED BRAILLE
VENDOR: Associated Services for the Blind
919 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 627-0600 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Direct braille services, including text and
technical material transcriptions. A depository of texts, music scores
and general-interest materials are available.
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PRODUCT: DURAN DOTS
VENDOR: ARTS Computer Products Inc.
121 Beach St. - Suite 400
Boston, MA 02111-2501
(800) 343-0095 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Duran Dots is a daisy-wheel printer capable of
producing both print and Braille characters. By changing the rubber
platen and removing the ribbon, a letter-quality printer is converted
into a Braille embosser which uses standard form-feed paper.
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PRODUCT: DUXBURY BRAILLE TRANSLATOR/MSDOS-PCDOS
VENDOR: Duxbury Systems Inc.
435 King Street
P.O. Box 1504
Littleton, MA 01460
(508) 486-9766 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Duxbury Translator is a text-to-Braille
translation program allowing a sighted person with no knowledge of
Braille to type and edit text and format it into Braille. It is capable
of Grade 1 and Grade 2 Braille output in American and British. Spanish,
French and Nemeth Math Codes are supported via supplement products. The
system is compatible with hard- and soft-copy Braille output devices and
large-print output devices. The translator may be used with most word
processing programs.
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PRODUCT: DYNAREAD
VENDOR: Computers To Help People Inc.
1221 W. Johnson St.
Madison, WI 53715
(608) 257-5917 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: A reading and study aid for print-handicapped
persons, Dynaread displays material on a Braille display, a speech
synthesizer, a large print screen, etc. Users can make marginal notes,
move backward and forward, search and read reference material along with
text. It converts files from word processors and includes spelling
checker and proof-reader; documentation is self-contained.
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PRODUCT: ELECTRONIC TYPING FINGERS
VENDOR: Personal Micro Computers
275 Santa Ana Ct.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 737-8444 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Electronic Fingers is an adapter for the IBM
braille typewriter to allow computer output of braille. A parallel
printer interface is required.
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PRODUCT: EUREKA A4
VENDOR: Enabling Technologies Co.
3102 S.E. Jay St.
Stuart, FL 34997
(407) 283-4817 ˙ FAX407 220-2920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Eureka is a 3-pound Braille input stand-alone
computer with 64K of RAM; it uses a 3.5" disk drive, runs on
rechargeable batteries and features a word processor, database, notepad
and scientific calculator. This unit has VT-100 terminal emulation
capabilities and acts as a talking thermometer and volt meter. The
Eureka A4 can be interfaced with an IBM PC such that it can take the
place of a traditional speech synthesizer.
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PRODUCT: HOT DOTS
VENDOR: Raised Dot Computing
408 South Baldwin St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-9595 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Hot Dots is a program for the IBM PC that allows
the user to translate standard print text files to Grade 2 Braille and
to output the Braille files to a variety of Braille printers. Hot Dots
also translates Grade 2 Braille files to standard print text files. Hot
Dots includes a global search and replace feature (useful for changing
text and for adjusting Braille translation) and a formatting feature
(useful for switching between braille and print page layouts). There is
also a speech interface compatible with most popular speech
synthesizers. Hot Dots requires 128K of memory and at least one disk
drive.
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PRODUCT: LOC-DOTS
VENDOR: ARTS Computer Products Inc.
121 Beach St. - Suite 400
Boston, MA 02111-2501
(800) 343-0095 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Loc-Dots are clear, adhesive-backed raised dots
which affix to the keyboard to identify certain keys, e.g., the "home
row" position, the shift or return keys to help those who can't see the
keyboard.
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PRODUCT: MARATHON BRAILLER
VENDOR: Enabling Technologies Co.
3102 S.E. Jay St.
Stuart, FL 34997
(407) 283-4817 ˙ FAX407 220-2920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Marathon Brailler prints at 200 characters per
second in character sets for the USA, Spain, Germany, Austria,
Switzerland and Denmark. It features an intellignet numeric keypad, a
32-character visual display and is portable. Characteristics include:
adjustable page lengths and widths, serial or parallel interface, 6 and
8-dot Braille, built-in computer and Grade 1 Braille, a 32-character
visual display and a 32K text buffer.
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PRODUCT: MOUNTBATTEN BRAILLER
VENDOR: HumanWare Inc.
6140 Horseshoe Bar Rd. - Suite P
Loomis, CA 95650
(800) 722-3393 ˙ (916) 652-7253
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This multi-function device for visually impaired
persons can be used as a computer driven embosser with most PCs and as a
computer terminal. The RS232 computer interface includes selectable
baud rate, handshaking and selection of braille computer code.
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PRODUCT: MPRINT
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: MPRINT connects to a Perkins Brailler and sends
the same characters being embossed on the Perkins to a standard printer
for printing as standard characters. Each line appears as an individual
line on the ink jet printer. Pre-set default positions are provided for
margins, capitalization and spacing. MPRINT automatically expands Grade
2 Braille into full ASCII text for printing. MPRINT has additional
features such as more flexible formatting and the ability to delete the
last characters sent.
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PRODUCT: NAVIGATOR
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Navigator is a new family of Braille computer
access systems for blind students and professionals. It features a
Braille display of 20, 40 or 80 cells of 6 and 8 dots each. With View
2, Navigator instantly translates text on the PC screen into Grade 2
Braille. The system attaches to the bottom of a PC keyboard or laptop
with a latching mechanism. A control panel provides navigation keys for
movement of the cursor and display window. It accommodates users who
need to access MS-DOS and those who want access to a Braille-based
integrated software system.
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PRODUCT: NFBTRANS
VENDOR: Roudley Associates
PO Box 608
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(800) 333-7049 ˙ (301) 363-0834
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: NFBTRANS is a text to Braille translation computer
tool developed at the National Federation of the Blind in Baltimore.
The program for vision-impaired people produces Grade 2 Braille from
text entered using a word processing program. An embosser or a
paperless brailling device and word processing software are required.
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PRODUCT: NOTEX
VENDOR: Adhoc Reading Systems
28 Brunswick Woods Dr.
E. Brunswick, NJ 08816
(800) 783-3210 ˙ (201) 254-7300
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Notex is a 24-cell refreshable braille display and
portable note taker. PC-Link software allows Notex to be connected to a
PC's serial port to display the contents in braille. A Notex 40-cell
display is available.
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PRODUCT: OHTSUKI PRINTER BT-5000
VENDOR: American Thermoform Corporation
2311 Travers Avenue
City of Commerce, CA 90040
(213) 723-9021 ˙ FAX213 728-8877
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: To close the gap between ink print and Braille
media preparation, the Ohtsuki Printer produces Braille only, print only
or Braille and print on parallel lines. A sighted person can produce
Braille, edit and correct it with little or no knowledge of Braille.
The printer may also be used to produce graphics. The machine handles
different paper thickness, length and width. Continuous paper or single
sheets may be loaded. The printer uses an ink roller for print, rather
than a ribbon cartridge. A RS-232C serial interface or parallel
interface is required.
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PRODUCT: OPTACON II
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Optacon II, a more compact version of
TeleSensory's original product, is a small, portable reading device
which converts printed information into a tactile image to be read by
finger by a blind person. Optacon II may be connected to a PC,
providing the reader access to vast amounts of electronic information.
This feature also permits computer-assisted training using special
software.
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PRODUCT: PC BRAILLE
VENDOR: ARTS Computer Products Inc.
121 Beach St. - Suite 400
Boston, MA 02111-2501
(800) 343-0095 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Translation software for the IBM PC XT and AT, PC
Braille generates documents in Grade 1, Grade 2 or the newly-adopted
Computer Braille (Grade O). PC Braille automatically translates text
files into Braille. It runs on PC DOS and MS DOS computers supporting
standard IBM software and works with all commercial braille embossers
through a communications or centronix port.
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PRODUCT: RANSLEY BRAILLE INTERFACE
VENDOR: HumanWare Inc.
6140 Horseshoe Bar Rd. - Suite P
Loomis, CA 95650
(800) 722-3393 ˙ (916) 652-7253
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Ransley Braille Interface makes the production
of Grade 2 Braille simple. It is a box that connects between any
standard computer or computerized souce and any standard Braille
embosser. The printing of material in Grade II Braille now is as easy
as generating regular print copy. Formatting options include page width
and length, optional page numbering, tabs and margins.
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PRODUCT: RDS BRAILLE LEARNING CENTER SYSTEM
VENDOR: Royal Data Systems
Rt. 14 Box 230
Highway 64 West
Morganton, NC 28655
(800) 843-9750 ˙ (704) 433-5909
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The RDS Braille System is an interactive speech
system providing verbal and tactile response to data entry and
information exchange. It uses a conventional keyboard and a special
Braille alternate input device. A special device allows for
programmable keys to be macro defined.
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PRODUCT: REFERENCE CARDS IN BRAILLE
VENDOR: National Braille Press
88 St. Stephen St.
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 266-6160 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Reference cards, in braille, for various popular
personal computer applications, including dBase, WordPerfect, Lotus
1-2-3, Microsoft Word, DOS User's Guide, ProComm, QWERTY and WordStar.
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PRODUCT: ROMEO BRAILLE PRINTER 20
VENDOR: Enabling Technologies Co.
3102 S.E. Jay St.
Stuart, FL 34997
(407) 283-4817 ˙ FAX407 220-2920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Romeo Brailler 20 prints Grade 1 or "computer"
Braille (from a computer text file) at up to 20 characters per second.
The user either sends the device a computer Braille text file via a
Centronics parallel interface or an RS-232C serial interface or types
Braille text on an external braille keyboard (extra). The Romeo prints
in 6 or 8-dot braille with 42 cells to the line, has an audible
paper-out detector, weighs only 31 lbs. and uses tractor feed paper.
Character sets supported: US, Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and
Denmark. This product upgrades to Model 40.
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PRODUCT: ROMEO BRAILLE PRINTER 40
VENDOR: Enabling Technologies Co.
3102 S.E. Jay St.
Stuart, FL 34997
(407) 283-4817 ˙ FAX407 220-2920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Romeo Brailler 40 prints Grade 1 or "computer"
Braille (from a text file) at up to 40 characters per second. The user
either sends the device a computer braille text file via a Centronics
parallel interface or an RS-232C serial interface or types Braille on an
external braille keyboard (extra). The Romeo prints in 6 or 8-dot
braille with 42 cells to the line. An audible paper-out detector is
provided. Character sets supported: US, Spain, Germany, Austria,
Switzerland and Denmark.
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PRODUCT: SPEAKSYS
VENDOR: Blazie Engineering
3660 Mill Green Rd.
Street, MD 21154
(301) 879-4944 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: SpeakSys is a program for the IBM PC which allows
Braille 'n Speak by Blazie to be the keyboard and the voice for the
personal computer. The product connects to the serial port and allows
the user to enter text into the computer using grade two Braille or
computer Braille.
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PRODUCT: TELEBRAILLE
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This real-time portable communication aid for
deaf-blind users facilitates face-to-face or phone communication between
two deaf-blind people.
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PRODUCT: TURBO BRAILLE
VENDOR: Kansys Inc.
1016 Ohio St.
Lawrence, KS 66044
(913) 843-0351 ˙ (913) 842-4016
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Turbo Braille (version 1.0) is a braille
translator and formatter that produces formatted Grade II Braille from
any WordPerfect, WordStar or ASCII text file. It runs on any MS-DOS
computer and supports a variety of Braille embossers. It handles all
basic formatting tasks such as centering and paragraphs, boldface and
italic print, and print and braille page numbers automatically.
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PRODUCT: VERSABRAILLE II+
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: VersaBraille II+ is a portable computing, word
processor and I/O device with a 20-character refreshable Braille
display. The user enters text on the Braille keyboard and reads this
text on the Braille display that can be electronically raised to form
Braille characters (a refreshable Braille display). Computer braille
text can also be transmitted between the device and a PC in the form of
ASCII text files. The system comes with the following: calculator
program, communications control program and FastKey program for
remapping function keys. Additional companion software is also
available.
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PRODUCT: VERSAPOINT GRAPHICS
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: VersaPoint Graphics creates Braille graphics with
a PC and Versapoint. When used with popular PC drawing and graphing
programs like PC Paintbrush, Dr. Halo, Graphing Assistant, Drawing
Assistant or Lotus 1-2-3, VersaPoint captures selected portions of
resulting screen images. The result is embossed bar charts, maps,
graphs and schematics. Mobility instructors can emboss Braille maps,
teachers can Braille charts and figures and engineers can Braille
results of computer-aided design.
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PRODUCT: VERSAPOINT-40
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: VersaPoint is a 40-character-per-second Braille
embosser with a movable platen for placing a Braille dot anywhere on the
page. VersaPoint uses solenoids to generate its Braille characters.
Each solenoid only needs to Braille four cells per line to reduce strain
on the embossing heads. Paper type and width are user selectable up to
13 inches. VersaPoint uses tractor fed paper, has a 30,000 character
buffer and uses standard parallel and serial ports. All configuration
control parameters are set through the control panel or sent from the
cmoputer rather than with switches. VersaPoint supports sideways
embossing, permitting printing of a full screen of information while
retaining the exact screen format.
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PRODUCT: VIEW 2
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: View 2 is a PC feature that enables ASCII text on
the computer screen to be instantly translated to Grade 2 braille on the
braille display. Braille readers can view off-the-shelf PC-based
software in Grade 2 braille without changing the computer screen or
file. A braille reader can read all text files and disk manuals in
Grade 2 braille without changing the files. View 2 is available with
Telesensory's Navigator series of 20, 40 or 80 character 6 or 8 dot
braille display systems.
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Audio Output
Screen Reading
Many products provide synthesized speech and, in conjunction with
software, produce audio output of information displayed on a computer
screen. This screen-reading software allows the user to hear what is on
the screen.
Functions are initiated with the standard keyboard or sometimes with an
auxiliary keypad, allowing the user to "navigate" the displayed
information, e.g., find a specific text string, read the previous line,
read the next word or read the current letter.
Programmable functions are sometimes provided to facilitate reading
fixed positions on the screen (such as columnar data and windows of
data, setting margins, placing markers, using dictionaries of
abbreviations and using substitution tables for graphics, punctuation
and other special characters.
Most screen-reading software works with more than one speech
synthesizer. Compatibility varies. Vendors should be consulted to
ascertain configuration requirements and flexibility of synthesizers,
emulation cards and compatible "standard" software.
PRODUCT: ABLE-2 PRODUCT FAMILY
VENDOR: Automated Business Systems & Services Inc.
6715 Kenilworth Ave.
Riverdale, MD 20737-9960
(301) 454-8200 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The ABLE-2 Product Family supports computer users
with special needs in a systematic program in four parts: needs
assessment, workstation family, focused training, life cycle support.
Needs assessment focuses on vision-impaired/blind, hearing-impaired/deaf
and neuromuscular impairment or para/quadriplegic. Computer users with
visual impairments are provided with optical character readers, voice
synthesizers, screen readers, tactile output displays and Braille
devices. The workstation family may be configured with voice input,
mouse, foot pedal, joystick and headpointer.
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PRODUCT: ARTIC BUSINESS VISION
VENDOR: Artic Technologies
55 Park St. - Suite 2
Troy, MI 48083-2753
(313) 588-7370 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Artic Business Vision is a speech processor for
blind business computer users featuring true interactive speech with
spread sheets. It is compatible with Lotus 1-2-3 and other packages and
has a built-in calculator with 10 memories and voice scrollback of
entries. It includes all the features of Artic Vision, may be used with
an IBM PC AT or XT and runs with word processors, database managers and
communication programs. An important feature is its ability to add
speech automatically to spread sheet programs like Lotus 1-2-3 and
VP-Planner. Cell data is automatically spoken - without the use of
complicated key macros. Row and column titles may be spoken. Talking
menus and status functions complete this package.
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PRODUCT: ARTIC VISION
VENDOR: Artic Technologies
55 Park St. - Suite 2
Troy, MI 48083-2753
(313) 588-7370 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Artic Vision is a comprehensive software package
that processes screen and keyboard output into speech. Two modes of
operation permit most programs to be spoken during operation. In the
AP-Track mode, much speech output is automatic and follows the
application. The Review mode, entered with a single keystroke, allows
the screen to be read in a directed fashion. Ten windows, nine
user-definable, are used to read portions of the screen. Automatic
Speech Clearing allows movement about the screen using single keystrokes
without listening to unwanted text. It is compatible with the SynPhonix
200 speech synthesizer. An IBM PC/XT with 256K memory and a single disk
drive is the minimal suggested configuration.
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PRODUCT: BESTSPEECH
VENDOR: Berkeley Speech Technologies Inc.
2409 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(415) 841-5083 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This text to speech conversion facility is useful
to persons who are blind and vision impaired and may be used by those
with speech, hearing and learning difficulties. BeSTspeech products are
compatible with VBX architecture; computer-created synthetic speech can
be delivered over many phone lines simultaneously by a single AT-PC
platform running under OS/2. A one-line DOS version is available. All
packages offer digital voice recording and phone management
capabilities.
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PRODUCT: DIGITAL VOICE FOR TALKING DATABASE
VENDOR: Hy-Tek Manufacturing Company
Adaptive Systems Division
1980 Route 30
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(312) 466-7664 ˙ (312) 587-1207
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This product adds speech to PC files; uses include
personnel identification and security, multilingual training, assembly
instructions and reminders, engineering notations, facilities
description - many uses for any database.
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PRODUCT: DOUBLETALK PC
VENDOR: RC Systems Inc.
121 West Winesap Road
Bothell, WA 98012
(206) 672-6909 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: DoubleTalk PC has a dual-synthesizer design
allowing it to talk for blind, learning disabled and visually impaired
users. DoubleTalk allows the user to read and spell individual words or
listen to paragraphs and sentences. An unlimited text-to-speech
synthesizer translates text output from any program capable of printing
to a printer into high-quality male voice.
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PRODUCT: ENABLE READER SPEECH SYSTEM
VENDOR: PC-SIG Inc.
1030 D East Duane Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 730-9291 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Enable system allows vision-impaired and blind
individuals to use standard software through a variety of speech
synthesizers.
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PRODUCT: FLIPPER
VENDOR: Omnichron
1438 Oxford Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709
(415) 540-6455 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Flipper, a voice output screen access program,
reads the IBM character set, works with mainframe access software, has
intelligent cursor routing and searches the screen for underlines,
unknown numbers and complex searches. Included are instructions in
Braille, large print and on tape and disk. Flipper works with Accent,
Artic, DECTalk, Votrax, Echo GP, and Sounding Board speech synthesizers.
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PRODUCT: FREEDOM 1
VENDOR: Interface Systems International
P.O. Box 20415
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 256-3214 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Interface is a transparent talking screen review
program for the IBM PC and PS/2, Model 30. The tilde key is used to
switch from the applications (actual program) mode to the review (screen
reading) mode. In review mode single keys execute commands, including
character, word, line and whole screen reading; silent cursor movement;
reverse reading; and placement and seeking of text markers. Escape
brings the user back to the applications mode. The user can turn on a
cursor-joining function to move the cursor to the point where reading
stopped. Freedom 1 allows automatic joining of applications and review
cursors and has an option to allow users to create interactive commands
with single or limited keys. Speech output is produced with speech
synthesizers. Contact the manufacturer about compatibility of
synthesizers.
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PRODUCT: IBM SCREEN READER
VENDOR: IBM Corporation
IBM Telemarketing Operations
3035 Center Green - Plaza 2
Boulder, CO 80301
(800) 426-3388 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The IBM Screen Reader provides access for people
who are blind or visually impaired to IBM's PS/2 family and selected
members of the PC family. By using the Screen Reader's 18-key keypad,
the user selects areas of the display to be spoken. In addition, the
user can identify display areas to be monitored and spoken automatically
when changes occur. Screen Reader supports several commercially
available text-to-speech synthesizers and is compatible with many
popular PC and PS/2 applications including IBM's DisplayWrite 4, Lotus
1-2-3 and dBase III Plus.
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PRODUCT: JAWS (JOB ACCESS WITH SPEECH)
VENDOR: Henter-Joyce Inc.
7901 4th St. N. - Suite 211
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
(813) 576-5658 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: JAWS (Job Access With Speech) is a screen reading
program that includes features such as dual cursors, built-in macros,
windows and Lotus-style pop-up menus. It works with all speech
synthesizers and software.
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PRODUCT: KEYNOTE PC+
VENDOR: HumanWare Inc.
6140 Horseshoe Bar Rd. - Suite P
Loomis, CA 95650
(800) 722-3393 ˙ (916) 652-7253
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Keynote PC+ is a laptop portable computer with
quality synthetic speech output. It comes with a word processing
program and scientific calculator. With the KeyScreen screen review
program, all DOS and IBM compatible text software is accessible.
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PRODUCT: KEYSPELL
VENDOR: HumanWare Inc.
6140 Horseshoe Bar Rd. - Suite P
Loomis, CA 95650
(800) 722-3393 ˙ (916) 652-7253
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: A spelling checker for use with the Keynote PC, it
comes with a 50,000-word dictionary and allows user additions. This
program will automatically offer alternative spellings and make editing
changes associated with spelling corrections.
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PRODUCT: PC VOICE
VENDOR: ARTS Computer Products Inc.
121 Beach St. - Suite 400
Boston, MA 02111-2501
(800) 343-0095 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: PC Voice allows the user to hear what is written
on the screen. Characters, words or lines are spoken at will and
displayed in reverse video. PC Voice follows the system cursor and
allows easy reading of columns and tables. It transforms the computer
into a multiple sensory display. This program makes previously unusable
software accessible to those with visual impairments. Function keys
issue PC VOICE commands; the cursor keys move PC VOICE about the screen.
Even though PC VOICE is installed as a permanently resident program,
function and cursor keys are still free for other software programs.
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PRODUCT: PERSONAL VERT
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Personal Vert provides quick output to information
on a computer screen. Its speech synthesizer is a half card of
proprietary design which includes synchronized voice with the
applications cursor on the screen and Turbo Keys for fast forward and
reverse functions. Editing is fast because the speech and cursor are
together. The monitoring system alerts the user to warning messages on
the screen and automatically speaks changes anywhere on the screen.
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PRODUCT: PORTTALK
VENDOR: Artic Technologies
55 Park St. - Suite 2
Troy, MI 48083-2753
(313) 588-7370 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: PortTalk provides a universal speech interface to
programming languages that output to LPT or COM ports and redirects it
to the Text-to-Speech: 88 module. PortTalk echoes screen output
generated by certain existing software or spreadsheets. PortTalk's
online Speech Control Menu is a window overlay that presents
enable/disable controls for the volume, rate, pitch, filter, active
ports, etc. Application software need not provide those control
functions. PortTalk requires a SynPhonix 200 Speech Synthesizer (or
other 8088 based SSi263 speech card).
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PRODUCT: PROMPT-WRITER
VENDOR: Syn-Talk Systems and Services
70 Estero Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 334-0586 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Prompt-Writer, a word processing package with
voice output, consists of a KeyTronics 5151 keyboard and a Votrax speech
synthesizer. Options are given in the menus, and actions such as cursor
movement are executed with function keys (the KeyTronic board has 40)
rather than control-key combinations. The cursor is moved around the
text by paragraph, word or punctuation mark. The program has only one
read-back key, and there are options as to what is read back when the
key is pressed. Text may be read with or without punctuation. Pressing
an "identify" key causes function keys to speak their function rather
than execute it. "Audible windowing" allows the user to move back and
forth between as many as four files at once.
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PRODUCT: PROVOX
VENDOR: Kansys Inc.
1016 Ohio St.
Lawrence, KS 66044
(913) 843-0351 ˙ (913) 842-4016
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: PROVOX provides user control of voice output in
both direct and review modes. The user may interrupt speech output to
skip over portions of screen display, cause the repetition of previously
spoken output, locate the cursor or read only highlighted areas. Other
options include moving up or down the screen one line at a time and
restricting voice output to a specified window. The user may specify
whether silent characters such as return or space are spoken. PROVOX
supports twelve voice synthesizers. A 30-minute demo package is
available. Latest version (3.06) includes a disk-based tutorial feature
for keyboard training and training on PROVOX commands.
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PRODUCT: SCREEN TALKER
VENDOR: Andromida Inc.
326 E. Mason Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-3214 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Screen Talker, which requires Desqview from
Quarterdeck Office Systems of Santa Monica, California, loads the
special drivers developed by Rahman and then loads any of 27 popular
programs that special drivers have been written for. The basic driver
package supports MS-DOS, with 27 other application modules available.
Among those included are Lotus Development's 1-2-3, Manuscript and
Freelance Plus; Ashton Tate's Dbase III PLUS, Sign Master, Chart Master
and Diagram Master; as well as Pagemaker, Supercalc Plus, MS-Word,
Wordstar 3.3, 4.0, and 2000, Word Perfect and Cadkey 2.0 and 3.0. The
reader indicates empty areas and tells the user when a line or graphic
element is encountered, giving its coordinates and attributes.
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PRODUCT: SKERF-PAD
VENDOR: Love Electronics
400 North Columbus - #42
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5958 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Where you touch is what you hear: the SKERF Pad is
a screen reading device for blind persons. It uses a touch pad to
represent the computer screen - allowing the user to point to any area
of the touch pad for corresponding synthetic speech reading of the
screen. Variations in loudness, pitch and other qualities of the
synthesizer provide for enunciation of bold print, underlining and other
features of the text displayed on the screen.
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PRODUCT: SLIM
VENDOR: Syntha-Voice Computers Inc.
125 Gailmont Dr.
Hamilton, ON L8K 4B8
Canada
(800) 263-4540 ˙ (416) 578-0565
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: SLIM (Synthetic Language Interface Module) is a
fully-integrated speech output system for the IBM PC/XT. The user reads
and edits text using standard application programs and does not have to
switch between editing mode and review mode. SLIM does not use
keystroke commands that could be used by the application program.
Compatible with Lotus 1-2-3, dBase, WordPerfect and other programs, SLIM
allows reading by line, word or character in a single keystroke without
changing modes. The READ ALL feature permits reading an entire
document. Pitch, rate and volume are controlled from the keyboard
during speech output.
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PRODUCT: SMALL TALK
VENDOR: TARMAC Inc.
71 North Market St.
Asheville, NC 28801
(800) 222-8270 ˙ (704) 254-6361
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: As portable as a calculator, Small Talk uses
batteries or power to output data via voice, print or screen. Features
include: Word-Talk, a talking word processing program; Calc-Talk, a
scientific calculator program; alphanumeric keyboard; a 24-column-width
printer; a microcassette drive for additional storage; an RS-232C
interface connection; and a serial port.
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PRODUCT: SOFT VERT
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Soft Vert program works with any of 20 speech
synthesizers to provide spoken output of the material on the screen. In
edit mode, each letter can be spoken by a voice synthesizer as it is
typed. In review mode, any size segment of text (character, word or
line) may be read back by the synthesizer. The route command
automatically brings the edit cursor to the location of the review
cursor for making corrections. The stop command stops the review
process within a few words. A speech rate up to 600 words per minute is
possible.
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PRODUCT: SPEAKEASY
VENDOR: Chip Orange
3227 Rain Valley Ct.
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(904) 487-2680 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: SpeakEasy is a general purpose 32-bit computer
(Amiga 500) running a software package that turns it into a speech
synthesizer. It provides speech output for PCs or ASCII terminals.
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PRODUCT: SPEAKSYS
VENDOR: Blazie Engineering
3660 Mill Green Rd.
Street, MD 21154
(301) 879-4944 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: SpeakSys is a program for the IBM PC which allows
Braille 'n Speak by Blazie to be the keyboard and the voice for the
personal computer. The product connects to the serial port and allows
the user to enter text into the computer using grade two Braille or
computer Braille.
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PRODUCT: SPEAKWRITER 2000
VENDOR: HumanWare Inc.
6140 Horseshoe Bar Rd. - Suite P
Loomis, CA 95650
(800) 722-3393 ˙ (916) 652-7253
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Speakwriter 2000 pairs an electronic typewriter
with a basic speech synthesizer to provide an electronic typing system
that talks.
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PRODUCT: SPEAQUALIZER
VENDOR: American Printing House for the Blind
P.O. Box 6085
Louisville, KY 40206-0085
(502) 895-2405 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Speaqualizer, a completely hardware-controlled
speech access system for the IBM PCs, enables the user to hear data
being displayed. The Speaqualizer consists of three components. The
first is a full-sized card which is designed to fit in one of the
computer's expansion slots. The second component is a control box which
houses the speaker, an earphone jack, and a 19-key keypad used to
control the Speaqualizer. The third is an RS-232 cable which connects
the card to the control box. Operating instructions are provided in
Braille and regular print.
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PRODUCT: SPEECH OUTPUT FOR SCREEN READING
VENDOR: Nat. Institute for Rehabilitation Engineering
P. O. Drawer T
Hewitt, NJ 07421
(800) 736-2216 ˙ (201) 853-6585
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: These systems consist of hardware and software for
speech output. Some versions plug into an internal slot - other
versions are external, using a serial or parallel port. These systems
may be used on a networked PC terminal and may be useful to persons with
disabilities.
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PRODUCT: TALKING TEXT WRITER
VENDOR: Scholastic Inc.
P.O. Box 7502
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(800) 325-6149 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: As users type words or phrases, the computer reads
back aloud what is on the screen. Users select whether they want the
program to speak each letter after it is typed, each word or the whole
screen. Both volume and rate are adjustable. A Comment Box feature
allows for comments or instructions to be read and reread. A Dictionary
Box pronounces words aloud and reads definitions with a single key
stroke.
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PRODUCT: VERBAL OPERATING SYSTEM (AND VOS BASIC)
VENDOR: Computer Conversations Inc.
6297 Worthington Rd. SW
Alexandria, OH 43001
(614) 924-2885 ˙ (614) 263-7574
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This product (formerly called the Enhanced PC
Talking Program) is a screen display and keyboard-to-voice output
program. The Verbal Operating System may be used to speak entire words
or to speak letter by letter. Letters may be identified as upper or
lower case if the user desires. It can speak or ignore punctuation and
inform the user of row and column position of the cursor, as well as
alert the user to colors and highlighting on the screen. All functions
and commands can be user configured by programming unique sequences of
keys to control functions. The voice function may be turned off, but
control and escape keystrokes are still spoken as an aid. The voice
synthesizer is Verbette Mark II. A speech synthesizer is required. VOS
Basic is an inexpensive alternative for visually impaired users not
needing all the features of VOS.
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PRODUCT: VERBAL STAR
VENDOR: Computer Conversations Inc.
6297 Worthington Rd. SW
Alexandria, OH 43001
(614) 924-2885 ˙ (614) 263-7574
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Verbal Star is an easy-to-use, full-featured word
processing program with synthesized speech output of screen information.
Text can be spoken by letter as it is entered. Entered text can be read
back by line or by section, for content or for detailed proofreading
with spelling, punctuation and capitalization turned on. When a command
key is pressed, the program tells what is happening. Verbal Star can be
used with most voice synthesizers. It includes text formatting options
such as automatic indenting, margin and tab sets and line centering.
64k memory is required.
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PRODUCT: VERT PLUS
VENDOR: TeleSensory
455 North Bernardo Ave.
P.O. Box 7455
Mountain View, CA 94039-7455
(800) 227-8418 ˙ (415) 960-0920
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Vert Plus package includes a high quality
human sounding internal speech synthesizer, software, instruction
materials, audio cassette, diskette and Braille. Vert Plus voice
automatically tracks the computer cursor; this syncronization makes
editing documents fast and easy. Vert Plus can automatically speak
error messages or advise the user when changes occur; online help ansers
many questions, and there is a built-in personal dictionary.
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48 Screen Reading
PRODUCT: VOCAL-EYES
VENDOR: GW Micro
310 Racquet Dr.
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(219) 483-3625 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Vocal-Eyes provides access to available software -
automatically reading information important to the user while ignoring
the rest. Hotkeys are definable to user keystrokes; no macros are
required. Sighted users may work along with Vocal-Eyes' visual
representation. It requires 52K of RAM, but if loaded in expanded or
extended memory, only 2K of RAM is used. Vocal-Eyes works with all
major voice synthesizers.
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PRODUCT: VOICE-IT
VENDOR: Voice-It Inc.
1001 Snowden Farm Rd.
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-4456 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Voice-It adds voice to popular spreadsheet and
word processing applications on IBM PCs and compatibles, turning
spreadsheets and word processing documents into talking documents (Lotus
1-2-3 and WordPerfect, e.g.). Audio messages may be recorded at any
point of interest in a document - thus allowing talking presentations.
In addition, Voice-It allows the user to dictate letters as audio
messages to be keyed later and provides audio help messages. Voice
adapter hardware and optional speaker are available from Voice-It.
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Speech Synthesizer
This category provides information about various speech synthesizers.
These products provide a way of synthesizing voice messages. Using
sophisticated text-to-speech conversion rules, they process incoming
text to produce intelligible speech output with human-like intonation.
PRODUCT: ACCENT
VENDOR: AICOM Corp.
1590 Oakland Rd. - Suite B112
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-8251 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Accent is a text-to-speech synthesizer with
unlimited vocabulary capability and many features in five models. All
models employ the standard Accent text-processor which speaks in two
modes: text and spell. Speech rate is from 60 to 850 words per minute.
The IBM Screen Reader supports Accent-SA, ST, MC, PC and Mini; check
with the vendor for installation and technical support.
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PRODUCT: APOLLO SPEECH SYNTHESIZER
VENDOR: EVAS
P. O. Box 371
Westerly, RI 02891
(800) 872-3827 ˙ (401) 596-3155
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The Apollo Speech Synthesizer offers clear speech
with pleasant inflection and tonal quality as well as variable pitch,
intonation and voices. Its features include a quick response to speak
and mute, sixteen speeds from slow to very fast, a rechargeable battery,
connections to serial and parallel ports of a PC and connections to any
laptop. The Apollo is supported by the IBM Screen Reader.
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PRODUCT: AUDAPTER SPEECH SYSTEM
VENDOR: Personal Data Systems
100 W. Rincon Ave.- Suite 103
Campbell, CA 95003
(408) 866-1126 ˙ FAX408 866-1178
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Audapter Speech System is a speech synthesizer.
Its features include: intelligibility over 93 percent on the industry
standard MRT test, fast response, 700-word-per-minute speech rate,
speech halt control, compact unit with built-in speaker, personalized
pronouncing dictionary; price includes AC adapter, cable and serial
interface. The user's manual is available on disk. The IBM Screen
Reader supports this product. Contact the vendor for installation and
technical support.
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50 Speech Synthesizer
PRODUCT: BESTSPEECH
VENDOR: Berkeley Speech Technologies Inc.
2409 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
(415) 841-5083 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This text to speech conversion facility is useful
to persons who are blind and vision impaired and may be used by those
with speech, hearing and learning difficulties. BeSTspeech products are
compatible with VBX architecture; computer-created synthetic speech can
be delivered over many phone lines simultaneously by a single AT-PC
platform running under OS/2. A one-line DOS version is available. All
packages offer digital voice recording and phone management
capabilities.
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PRODUCT: BRAILLE 'N SPEAK
VENDOR: Blazie Engineering
3660 Mill Green Rd.
Street, MD 21154
(301) 879-4944 ˙
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Braille 'n Speak, a compact, portable talking
device with a seven-key Braille keyboard, may be used as a talking
computer terminal,