Products For Vision Impairment
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(6 suppliers)For information contact AT Aust on 1300 452 679
Short Description
The following suppliers provide high technology products to assist people with blindness / visual impairment. Initial assessment, prescription, and recommendations should be made by a relevant health professional.
Additional Info
More Details
The devices include:
* electronic magnifiers which show magnified and enhanced images of any material placed under them
The range of vision impairments which can be assisted include:
* Macular Degeneration
* Retinitis Pigmentosa
* Diabetic Retinopathy
* Glaucoma
* Cataracts
Price Guide
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Requirements
Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html
Suppliers
Adaptive Technology Solutions Ltd (NZ)33A Tararua StTrentham, Upper Hutt Wellingtion NEW ZEALAND Sales: +64 4 528 7600 Fax: +64 4 528 7601 Email: genevieve@adaptivetech.co.nz Website: http://www.adaptivetech.co.nz |
Humanware Australia8/ 71 Parramatta RdSilverwater NSW 2128 Australia Sales: 02 9686 2600 Fax: 02 9686 2855 Contact Person: Anthony Kirk/Ron Hathaway(Mgr) Email: au.sales@humanware.com Website: http://www.humanware.com/en-australia |
Optek SystemsDundasNSW 2117 Australia Sales: 02 9680 0600 Fax: 02 9680 0611 Contact Person: Terry Kenaghan Email: opteksystems@bigpond.com Website: http://www.opteksystems.com.au |
Quantum Reading Learning Vision Pty Ltd (NSW - Head Office)Unit 12 Pioneer Ave Thornleigh NSW 2120 Australia Sales: 1300 883 853 Fax: 02 9875 1646 Contact Person: Tim Connell Email: info@quantumrlv.com.au Website: http://www.quantumrlv.com.au |
Vision Australia (Canberra)Suite 1a, 3 Sydney AveBarton ACT 2600 Australia Sales: 1300 847 466 Fax: 1300 847 329 Email: info@visionaustralia.org Website: http://www.visionaustralia.org |
Vision Australia (NSW H/O)Level 7, 128 Marsden St(Entry Via Argyle Street), Parramatta NSW 2150 Australia Sales: 1300 847 466 Fax: 1300 847 329 Contact Person: Terry Thurtell Email: info@visionaustralia.org Website: http://www.visionaustralia.org |
Disclaimer
Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre New South Wales (ILCNSW), operating as Assistive Technology Australia, is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILCNSW (Assistive Technology Australia) for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.