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ZoomText Magnifier/Reader Perpetual License with SMA ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is a Windows software package that enlarges everything on screen—text, images, icons, cursor—up to 60x, while simultaneously reading aloud what you type, click on, or navigate through. It's designed for people with low vision who need both visual enlargement and audio reinforcement to use a computer effectively, whether for work, education, or daily tasks. This is a complete, standalone software solution: install it on a Windows PC and it works without additional hardware, though a quality monitor and speakers or headphones will make a meaningful difference. The perpetual license means you own it outright with no subscription, and the included Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA) covers free upgrades for a defined period—worth confirming the SMA term length before purchasing, as renewal adds cost after it expires.
Est. $1,200–$1,600
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Ambutech Aluminum 4-Section Folding Cane- Marshmallow- 48in This is a white cane — a primary orientation and mobility tool for people who are blind or have low vision. The 48-inch aluminum shaft folds into four sections for easy storage in a bag or pocket, then snaps back together quickly when needed. The marshmallow hook tip is a rounded nylon tip designed for sweeping and detecting obstacles, and it's replaceable when worn down. The reflective tape with red stripe meets the standard visual identification convention that signals to others that the user has a vision impairment — useful for street safety. At this price, you're getting a solid everyday cane, but 48 inches is a specific length and not right for everyone: proper cane length is typically fitted by an orientation and mobility (O&M) specialist based on the user's height and walking speed.
$26.35
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Walters 8x20 Monocular An 8x magnification monocular designed for people with low vision who need to see objects at distance — reading signs, watching presentations, or identifying faces across a room. At 2.5 ounces and under 4 inches long, it's light enough to hold to one eye for short viewing tasks, and it focuses down to 11 inches, so it can also double as a near-distance viewer for reading price tags or labels. The real flexibility here is the mounting option: unscrew the eyepiece and attach it directly to an existing pair of eyeglasses using a mounting clamp (model 103-137, sold separately), freeing up both hands. The 7-degree field of view is fairly narrow at 8x — typical for this magnification — so scanning a scene takes practice, and the mounting clamp adds cost that's worth budgeting for if hands-free use is the goal.
$208.95
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EAR Ultra-Fit Ear Plugs -1 Pair These are reusable silicone ear plugs with a triple-flange design that create a physical seal in the ear canal to block or reduce ambient sound. They're useful for people who wear hearing aids and need ear protection during loud activities — standard foam plugs can interfere with hearing aid components, and reusable flanged plugs are a common hearing aid-compatible alternative. You get one pair, ready to use with no setup. These reduce sound for everyone, so they don't selectively filter harmful frequencies — people with hearing loss should confirm these work with or around their devices before relying on them in high-noise environments.
$5.95
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Building on Patterns: Primary Braille Literacy Program: First Grade Posttest Teacher's Manual, Print This is the print Teacher's Manual for the First Grade Posttest component of Building on Patterns (BOP), APH's structured braille literacy curriculum aligned to Unified English Braille (UEB). Teachers of students with visual impairments use it to administer and interpret end-of-year assessments that gauge how well first graders have mastered the braille reading and writing skills taught throughout the BOP sequence. The manual is a supplementary item — it only makes sense if your school or program is already using the full Building on Patterns First Grade curriculum. At $15.90, it's an affordable add-on, but purchasing it without the core program materials would leave it without context.
$15.90
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NoIR 19% Plum Fitover Sunglasses Medium These are tinted fitover sunglasses designed to slip over prescription eyewear, filtering out 81% of visible light with a medium-plum tint that reduces glare while preserving natural color perception. They're intended for people with light sensitivity, low vision conditions like macular degeneration or cataracts, or anyone who experiences eye strain in bright environments. You get a complete, ready-to-wear solution — no adjustments needed — that works either over prescription glasses or alone, with side shields that block peripheral glare. The medium size fits most but not all prescription frames, so if you have larger or unusually shaped frames, check the 6.25-inch temple-to-temple measurement before ordering.
$27.95
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Fire Alarm Transmitter - Voltage Input With Battery FA41-MC This device wires into an existing home or building fire alarm system and wirelessly transmits a signal to Silent Call's Medallion Series receivers — which can trigger strobe lights, bed shakers, or other visual and tactile alerts — when the fire alarm activates. It's designed for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and would not reliably hear an audible fire alarm on its own. This is one piece of a larger alerting system: you'll need at least one compatible Medallion Series receiver (sold separately) to actually experience the alert. Professional installation by a licensed electrician or fire alarm technician is strongly recommended, as it connects directly to the 12/24 VDC voltage output of your building's fire alarm panel.
$90.03
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Optivisor Set The OptiVisor Set is a hands-free head-mounted magnification system that positions optical glass lenses directly in front of both eyes, freeing the hands for detailed close work. It's well-suited for someone with low vision who needs to perform tasks like needlework, electronics repair, jewelry inspection, or reading fine print without holding a magnifier. This complete kit includes six interchangeable lens plates ranging from 1.5x to 3.5x magnification, plus a 2.5x monocular loupe attachment for spot magnification, all stored in a custom-fitted carrying case. Worth noting: this is passive optical magnification with no lighting built in, so good task lighting is important, and finding the right lens strength for a given task may take some trial and error.
$455.95
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PenAgain Ergo-Sof Grip by Performance Health The PenAgain Ergo-Sof Grip is an adaptive writing instrument built around a Y-shaped fork design that rests between the index and middle fingers, eliminating the need for a traditional pinch grip. It's aimed at people who struggle with standard pen or pencil holding due to arthritis, hand weakness, tremor, or reduced finger dexterity — the soft, pliable outer material reduces the grip force needed to write legibly. This is a complete, ready-to-use product: just insert a standard ink refill and start writing. At roughly $57 for what is essentially a specialized pen, it sits at a higher price point than most off-the-shelf adaptive grips, so it's worth trying before committing — some AT lending libraries stock adaptive writing tools for trial.
$57.35
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Transparent CCTV Ruler Kit: Clear (set of six) A set of six clear vinyl rulers designed to be placed directly on the viewing surface of a CCTV video magnifier so users can measure objects while they're being magnified — without the ruler's opacity blocking the view underneath. This solves a specific practical problem for people with low vision who rely on a desktop magnification system for tasks like reading, crafting, or schoolwork that also involve measuring. Each ruler is flexible and see-through, so the magnified image remains visible beneath it. These are sold in a pack of six, which makes them practical for classroom or clinic settings with multiple CCTV users. The measurement markings themselves are not enlarged or high-contrast, so the usefulness depends on having sufficient magnification from the CCTV to read standard ruler markings.
$17.44
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Braille Watch - Gold Face - Gold Expansion Band A tactile watch with raised braille dots on the face so someone who is blind or has low vision can tell the time by touch — three dots at 12, two at the quarter-hours, and single dots at every other position. The hinged crystal opens at 6 o'clock, letting the user feel the hands directly. Available in men's and women's sizes, both with gold case and expansion band. The face also has printed numerals, so a sighted person nearby can read it at a glance if needed. This is a complete, standalone solution — no batteries to pair, no apps to configure — but buyers should specify men's or ladies' size at order time since the two aren't interchangeable.
$49.95
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Panasonic KX-TGMA44B Additional Cordless Handset for KX-TGM430B This is an expansion handset that adds a second (or third) cordless phone station to the Panasonic KX-TGM430B amplified phone system. The KX-TGM430B base system is designed for people with hearing loss, featuring amplified audio and loud ringers, and this handset extends that accessibility to another room in the home. You get the handset unit itself, but it is not a standalone phone — it requires the KX-TGM430B base unit to register with and function. Worth knowing upfront: this handset will not pair with other Panasonic models, so confirm you own the correct KX-TGM430B base before purchasing.
$94.95
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Building on Patterns: Primary Braille Literacy Program: First Grade: Unit 3 Teacher's Edition, Print This is the print teacher's edition for Unit 3 of Building on Patterns (BOP), APH's structured braille literacy curriculum for first grade. Teachers and vision specialists use it to guide instruction in Unified English Braille (UEB) for students who are blind or have significant visual impairment learning to read braille alongside sighted peers in inclusive settings. This is a teacher-facing manual only — it does not include student materials, which are sold separately as the First Grade Unit 3 Student Kit (UEB). Educators unfamiliar with braille or the BOP scope and sequence will get the most out of this with support from a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI), as the curriculum assumes working knowledge of UEB and structured literacy instruction.
$98.00
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Ladies Talking Watch w/Two Tone Case and Beaded Band 1 Button This analog watch announces the current day, date, and time aloud when you press a single button on the case. It's designed for someone with low vision or blindness who wants a timepiece that also fits in socially — the two-tone gold and silver beaded band looks like conventional jewelry rather than a medical device. You get a complete, self-contained watch with no apps or pairing required; one battery runs both the analog hands and the speaking function, which stay synchronized automatically. The watch face is small at about 1.25 inches, so people with significant visual impairment who also rely on the analog display may find the hands harder to read than a larger-face alternative.
$59.95
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Braille-Large Print Yardstick A white plastic yardstick with three simultaneous measurement formats: standard raised-line tactile markings, braille numerals, and large-print text. Students who are blind or have low vision can use it for hands-on math and measurement activities without needing sighted assistance to read the scale. This is a complete, ready-to-use tool — no setup, no accessories, no batteries. It's drilled for hanging in a classroom, which is convenient, but at 36 inches it's a standard yardstick length, so it won't substitute for a shorter ruler when working in tight spaces.
$29.90
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Headphones These are over-ear headphones designed specifically to pair with Bellman & Symfon's line of personal sound amplifiers and assistive listening devices. They're intended for someone with hearing loss who uses a Bellman amplifier and wants a wired listening option that delivers clean audio with minimal feedback interference. This is an accessory — not a standalone solution — so you'll need a compatible Bellman device (like the Domino or Mino personal amplifier) for these to serve any hearing-assistive purpose. The single-sided cord and foldable design make them convenient for portability, but their value is entirely dependent on having the right Bellman device to plug them into.
$31.95
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Stand Magnifier 14X / 50D Round This is a compact, illuminated stand magnifier that provides 14x magnification through a 29mm aspheric lens with built-in LED lighting for distortion-free viewing. It's well-suited for someone with low vision who needs help reading small print in everyday situations — menus, prescription labels, mail, price tags — at home or on the go. You get a complete, ready-to-use tool: it sits flat on the page as a stand magnifier or can be handheld, and comes with a protective pouch; just add 3 AA batteries (not included). At 14x, this is a fairly strong magnification level for a pocket magnifier, which means the field of view is small — you'll see a few characters at a time rather than a full line of text.
$32.95
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Smoke/Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Notification System with Bluetooth Bridge, Alarm Clock Receiver, and Bed Shaker This bundle monitors for smoke, fire, and carbon monoxide and converts those alarms into visual and tactile alerts — flashing lights, color-coded LEDs, and a bed shaker — so someone who is deaf or hard of hearing can be notified even while asleep. The package includes both the smoke/fire and CO transmitters, a Bluetooth bridge, an alarm clock receiver unit, and a bed shaker, making it a complete home safety solution rather than a starter kit that requires additional purchases. A companion app (iOS/Android) connects via Bluetooth rather than Wi-Fi, extending alerts to a smartphone when you're away from the receiver. The system can be expanded with additional Bellman transmitters for doorbells, phones, or other household alerts, but the initial setup — pairing transmitters to the receiver and bridge — will take more than a few minutes and benefits from following the included instructions carefully.
$809.80
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Light-Up Gel Switch The Light-Up Gel Switch is a soft, gel-filled activation switch that lights up when pressed, designed for users who need very gentle activation force — around 35–40 grams — to trigger switch-accessible devices or toys. It's well-suited for people with limited motor control, including those with physical disabilities, early sensory development needs, or low motivation to engage with standard switches, as the visual feedback from the lights and the tactile quality of the gel surface can prompt and reward activation. This is a component, not a complete solution — it connects via a standard 3.5mm mono jack to a switch-accessible device, toy, or AAC device that accepts external switch input. Note that the gel color may vary and it runs on 2 AA batteries (not included), so it's not USB-powered.
$129.95
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`+6.00 Deluxe Reading Glasses W/Black Frame These are high-magnification reading glasses at +6.00 diopters — significantly stronger than standard drugstore readers, which typically top out around +3.50. They're a practical option for someone with low vision who needs heavy optical correction just to read standard print, and they work immediately with no setup whatsoever. The black plastic frame is lightweight and standard-sized (about 5.35" wide). At this power level, the working distance between the glasses and the page is quite short — roughly 6-7 inches — which takes some adjustment but is expected at this magnification.
$10.95
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GoTalk StepPad The GoTalk StepPad is a handheld voice recorder that plays back spoken directions one step at a time, helping someone work through a multi-step routine without needing to remember the whole sequence at once. It's designed for people who benefit from audio prompting to complete tasks like cooking, self-care, or job duties — particularly those with cognitive disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or acquired brain injuries. You get a ready-to-use device with four activity slots and up to 30 steps per activity across two levels, meaning a caregiver or teacher records the instructions and the user presses a single button to hear each step in order. At $49, it's an affordable standalone tool, but someone else needs to do the recording setup, and the small button layout may be challenging for users with significant fine motor limitations.
$49.00
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BrailleTeach Instructional Device The BrailleTeach is a handheld electronic device that teaches the Braille 6-dot cell system through eight interactive games covering letters and numbers, with voice guidance walking you through each step. It's designed for people who are blind or have low vision and want to learn Braille independently — without needing a teacher or sighted assistant present. The package comes complete with a speaker, headphone jack, headphones, USB cable, and power adapter, so it's ready to use out of the box without hunting for accessories. This is a learning tool, not a Braille display or screen reader — it won't help you read existing Braille content or access digital text once you've learned the code.
$150.00
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Tactile Algebra Tiles These are magnetic, tactilely-differentiated algebra tiles designed for students with visual impairments who are learning algebraic concepts like factoring, completing the square, and polynomial operations. Each tile has a distinct raised texture or shape so that students who cannot rely on color alone can identify tile values and types by touch, while sighted or low-vision students can use the color coding simultaneously. The tiles work on a steel magnetic board, keeping pieces in place during manipulation — a meaningful advantage over loose tiles that shift unpredictably. This is a complete hands-on manipulative kit, not software or an add-on to another system, though it works best when introduced by a teacher of the visually impaired (TVI) or a math teacher familiar with algebra tile instruction methods. The steel board is included, but classroom integration still requires someone who knows how to use manipulative-based algebra instruction.
$159.00
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Listen Technologies Assistive Listening DSP Value Package This is an assistive listening system that broadcasts audio wirelessly to personal receivers, allowing people with hearing loss to hear clearly in group settings like classrooms, theaters, and meetings. It includes a transmitter, four wireless receivers with earbuds, and a charger. Setup involves mounting the transmitter and pairing receivers — typically installed by a facility manager or AV technician.
$1,154.00
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