Humanware

Kurzweil 1000 is a computer based reading system that converts printed material into speech. Books, magazines or any kind of printed material can be scanned. Kurzweil has a choice of clear, accurate reading voices which can be programmed to speak at different rates.

MaxTV are specially designed TV glasses that make a television screen appear twice as big. Optimal viewing with the Glasses is two - three metres from a television. Each lens adjusts independently with an adjustment of plus/minus 3 diopters. A protective case and headband strap are included.

A hand held battery operated video magnifier which is portable and compact enough to fit into a pocket or handbag. It has special miniature camera to transfer and enlarge text and images from page to screen and is fully self contained.

The following suppliers provide high technology products to assist people with blindness / visual impairment. Initial assessment and prescription / recommendation should be made by a relevant health professional.

Using a closed circuit television (CCTV) system, this range of electronic reading aids can magnify hand writing or written text, with a broad range of magnification settings. The visual display unit is mounted on a stand and the item to be viewed is placed underneath. Information can be viewed in full colour or black and white. Available in five models.

This sonic electronic mobility aid assists people who are blind or have a vision impairment. It incorporates the traditional white cane with ultrasonic technology that sends vibrations via buttons on the handle to help users detect what objects are in the vicinity. It also detects overhead obstacles. Available in standard lengths and can be customised to suit the user's style and height.

ZoomText Magnifier enlarges and enhances everything on a computer screen, making all applications easy to see and use. ZoomText Magnifier/Screen Reader 9.0 also features a powerful set of reading tools enabling the user to see and hear what they're doing in all of your applications.