Technology Resource List (continued)
Vending Stand and Retail Sales Equipment
SCREENLESS LAPTOPS
These are laptop devices that are optimized for blind and visually impaired individuals.
DeskTalk: This is a computer that has the Window-Eyes Professional Screen Access software installed or can be built to your specifications. It includes a talking word processor, phone and address book, calculator, and phone dialer. The computer is sold without a monitor although one can be connected if desired. The company provides an accessible Internet service for a monthly fee of $16.95. Beyond Sight, Inc. Price: Standard, $995; Deluxe, $1,495.
LapTalk: This is a lightweight, battery-operated, portable computer that comes with the Window-Eyes Professional screen access software already installed and a talking word processor. A unique feature of this system is that there is no cover video monitor. You can add a monitor, but the purpose of the design is to use it without that added weight and space. Comes with carrying case, ear buds, external numeric keypad, and a restore CD. The company can turn the computer into a portable reading machine by adding OpenBook with a portable scanner for $695. The company provides an accessible Internet service for a monthly fee. Beyond Sight, Inc. Price: $2,195; Internet service: $16.95 a month.
Outporter Notebook: This is a laptop that can be shipped with or without a screen. It is optimized for use by blind individuals, and screen access software may be added. Compusult Limited. Price: $1,980.
Portico: Weighing two pounds, this lightweight laptop is optimized for screen access software and Braille display devices. The laptop can be purchased with or without the screen attached. CompSolution Assistive Technology, Inc. Price: $2,495.
Small Talk Ultra: This is a small palm-size computer. It has a 1 GB processor, 30 GB hard drive, 512MB memory, and comes with a USB keyboard, USB CD-ROM drive, and a docking cable to connect other devices. The cable has connections along its length for power connection, USB, video for output to monitors, and wireless connectivity. GW Micro with Window-Eyes packages Small Talk Ultra. For those who already have Window-Eyes, GW Micro will install a copy and provide additional benefits at a reduced price. There is a small keyboard on the Ultra, although most users will find the USB or optional Bluetooth keyboard a more practical solution. Because this is a Windows computer, any Windows software may be installed and run on it. A user-replaceable battery fits under the unit. A carrying case is included and this unit is ideal for traveling. The video output makes it possible to run slide shows or other audiovisual presentations. There is a stereo headphone jack or speakers may be used for increased volume. This is a fully functional computer. GW Micro. Price: for new WindowEyes users, $2,595; for those with the latest version of Window-Eyes, $2,295. Contact GW Micro for specific pricing and benefits.
SPEECH SYNTHESIZERS
HARDWARE
Hardware speech synthesizers convert text into electronic speech. The device must be connected to a PC running a screen access software application.
DECtalk USB: This is an external speech synthesizer that connects to the computer via the serial port. It requires and is supplied with specialized DEC-talk software that must be loaded before the computer can communicate with this device. Access Solutions, Inc. Price: $695.
DoubleTalk LT: An external speech synthesizer for Windows and some Macintosh operating systems, this connects to a computer by using a serial port. RC Systems, Inc. Price: $299.
TripleTalk PCI: This internal speech synthesizer plugs into a computer's PCI card slot. It uses the same text-to-speech technology contained in the DoubleTalk line of speech synthesizers. TripleTalk works with most popular screen access programs for Windows and a few screen access programs for DOS. Access Solutions, Inc. Price: $395.
TripleTalk USB: This external speech synthesizer connects to the computer's USB port and uses the same text-to-speech technology contained in the DoubleTalk line of synthesizers. Access Solutions, Inc. Price: $495.
SOFTWARE
Software speech synthesizers use a multi-channel sound card to convert text to speech. Be sure to verify which sound cards are most effective to run a particular software speech synthesizer. In general, any multi-channel sound card that is commercially available should be sufficient.
DECtalk Access32: This is speech synthesis software that produces speech through your computer's sound card. The software is designed to run in the Windows environment and is supported by the leading screen access programs for the blind. GW Micro, Inc. Price: $75.
TACTILE GRAPHICS
HARDWARE
The following devices create tactile images or provide a tactile interface to specific devices.
IntelliKeys: IntelliKeys is a tactile-audio tablet that connects to a computer. Overlays are placed on the surface of the IntelliKeys unit. When the appropriate software is run, the user can touch places on the overlay and receive audio feedback. A variety of software is available. IntelliTools, Inc. Price: Call for pricing.
mimeo: This unit attaches to a whiteboard. When used with special marker holders and software, it is possible to capture the images drawn on a whiteboard, then save them to a file or print them. Additional software allows a lecture to be recorded. Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc. Prices: mimeo Xi (Windows), $749; writingRecognition CD (Windows), $99; classRoom CD (Windows), $99; boardCast CD (Windows), $199; mimeo Xi carrying case, $59.
Odyssey Smart Globe (Talking): A tabletop-talking globe with tactile markings for landmasses and lines depicting latitude and longitude. When the Odyssey stylus is pressed to an area of the globe, it voices information such as population, currency, climate, distance from another country, or examples of music found in the region. It features some educational games based on geography and includes instructions on audiocassette. Braille or large print manuals are available on request. Independent Living Aids, Inc. Price: $139.95.
P.I.A.F. (Pictures In A Flash): This device produces tactile images on specially treated paper known generically as “swell paper." Images are photocopied to the swell paper, which is then passed through the device, which applies heat. The result is a raised image that can be felt. Manufactured by Quantum Technology of Australia and distributed in the United States by HumanWare. Price: $1,395; Swell paper is sold in three sizes, priced from $130 to $230 per box of 100 sheets.
Swell-Form Graphics II (Heating) Machine: By photocopying or drawing an image on Swell-Form paper (which comes in three sizes), then running the specialized paper through the heating machine, the black lines and areas on the paper will swell up, creating tactile images. American Thermoform Corporation. Price: $1,280. Swell-Form paper is sold for $75 to $180 a box, depending on paper size, 100 sheets per box.
Tactile Globe: This tabletop globe features removable continents, shows eleven print-Braille labels, the Equator, and an arrow indicating Earth's rotation. Royal National Institute of the Blind. Price: £40 (approximately $75).
Tactile Image Enhancer (TIE) and Tactile Image Enhancer Junior: These devices produce tactile images on specially treated paper known as “swell paper." Images are photocopied to the swell paper, which is then passed through the device. The result is a raised image that can be felt. The original model uses up to 11 by 17 inch swell paper; the more portable "TIE Junior" uses 8½ by 11 inch swell paper. Repro-Tronics, Inc. Price: TIE, $1,095; TIE Junior, $450.
Talking Tactile Tablet (TTT): This is a tactile-audio tablet. Overlays are placed on the tablet and a procedure is followed to identify the overlay to the computer. When a user touches a place on the overlay, the computer responds with audio feedback. Touch Graphics. Price: $659.
Talking Tactile Atlas of the World: Designed to work with the Talking Tactile Tablet, it consists of 40 overlays and software. Based on material from the National Geographic Society. Touch Graphics. Price: $259.
Thermo Pen I and Thermo Pen II: The pens are used to draw directly on “swell paper." The tip of the thermal pen gets hot, causing the paper to swell. Thermal Pen I is battery operated, and Thermal Pen II is plugged into an outlet. Repro-Tronics, Inc. Price: Thermo Pen I, $115; Thermo Pen II, $130.
Tiger Pro Braille Embosser series: These are Braille tactile graphics embossers that emboss text and graphics either single-sided or interpoint directly from Windows applications using their own driver software. They print Braille at a resolution of 20 dots per inch. ViewPlus Technologies, Inc. Price: Tiger Pro (100 CPS, 17-inch maximum paper width), $9,750; Tiger Max (60 CPS, 14-inch maximum paper width), $5,995; Tiger Cub (50 CPS, 9-inch maximum paper width), $4,995; Tiger Cub Junior (30 CPS, 9-inch maximum paper width), $3,995.
ViewPlus IVEO Touchpad: The ViewPlus Touchpad and associated IVEO software form a tactile-audio tablet system that works in conjunction with the Tiger family of Braille embossers. ViewPlus Technologies, Inc. Price: IVEO Software, $595; IVEO Touchpad, $495; combine both for $945.
VTPlayer: This is a mouse-like device that contains two tiny tactile displays, giving the user tactile feedback. It is mostly used for games. Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc. Price: $695.
SOFTWARE
The following applications modify or create a tactile image from an electronically produced image. These tactile images can then be produced on embossers that are capable of producing tactile graphics.
TGD Pro S: This suite of software enables blind and sighted persons to construct and assign verbal labels to graphical objects using a computer and touch screen and to render graphical objects in Braille (using a graphics-capable Braille embosser) or in print. Software runs under the Windows operating system. Repro-Tronics, Inc. Price: including touch screen, $499.95; software only, $359.95.
Workshop: Workshop-Pro consists of software and a touch tablet. The tablet can be used as a tactile-audio tablet, or sighted transcribers can use it to input drawings into a computer. An atlas comes with the package. Repro-Tronics, Inc. Price: $1,500.
VENDING STAND AND RETAIL SALES EQUIPMENT
The equipment listed below is intended for those who operate vending stands or retail businesses.
Bill Identifier: This is a high-speed device for identifying bills. Science Products for the Blind. Price: $725.
Coin Sorter and Counter: This device sorts and counts coins. Science Products for the Blind. Price: Call for pricing.
Currency Counter: This device counts and sorts currency. Science Products for the Blind. Price: Call for pricing.
NoteTeller2: A portable bank-note reader that announces all U.S. currency, old and new, in either English or Spanish. A version of the NoteTeller is also available for deaf-blind individuals—meaning that vibrotactile indication is provided to identify specific currencies. Brytech, Inc. Price: $270.
Sharpe 450T Talking Cash Register: This is a Sharpe cash register that is modified to speak. Options include a barcode reader, coin changer, and produce scale. Science Products for the Blind. Prices: Sharpe 450T talking cash register, $3,395; Stand Up Hand Barcode Scanner, $995; Talking ACDC Retail Pricing Scale, $1,495; Scan Speak, $125.
REFERENCE MATERIALS
TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINES FOR THE BLIND
AccessWorld: A magazine published bi-monthly by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). Includes articles evaluating specific nonvisual access products and other articles describing significant events in the blindness/technology field. www.afb.org/accessworld.asp. Price: Available online at no charge.
Computers: A monthly taped magazine on computers that contains selections from “PC World” magazine. Available from Recorded Periodicals, a division of Associated Services for the Blind. www.asb.org. Price: $36 per year.
PC World: Free, monthly, general interest computer magazine. Produced in Braille by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress. Contact your regional library for the blind to obtain a subscription. www.lcweb.loc.gov/nls. Price: Free.
Smart Computing: Free, monthly, general interest computer magazine suitable for beginning and experienced users. Produced on audiocassette by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress. Contact your regional library for the blind to obtain a subscription. www.lcweb.loc.gov/nls. Price: Free.
TUTORIALS
Assistive Technology Center, Inc. (ATC): ATC offers a variety of classes at their location in Sacramento, California, and by distance learning. Courses are available using Dragon NaturallySpeaking, JAWS, Window-Eyes, or ZoomText. http://www.assistivetechcenter.com. Price: Call for fee charges.
Beyond Sight, Inc.: This Company offers audio training programs via the Internet, giving listeners the opportunity to participate in the discussions. Sessions are announced in advance on the company's Web site, and archives of previous sessions are available. A wide range of topics relating to nonvisual access is covered. http://www.beyondsight.com. Price: Free.
CrissCross Technologies: CrissCross sells tutorials on audiocassette that are designed specifically for the blind. Tutorials that may be of interest to the beginner are: Speaking of Outlook Express, $50. Microsoft Word, $75. http://www.crisscrosstech.com.
DeWitt & Associates: DeWitt provides training for both customers and professionals in assistive technology products. Examples include Windows, Internet, Word, Excel, Outlook with JAWS, and Outlook with ZoomText. http://www.4dewitt.com. Contact the company for complete listings of training materials offered and costs.
Freedom Scientific: Along with its many other products, this company markets a number of audiocassette tutorials. http://www.freedomscientific.com. Examples include: Microsoft Word, $79.95; Internet Explorer, $79.95.
GW Micro, Inc.: GW Micro is the supplier of Window-Eyes, screen access software for the Windows operating system. They also provide Window-Eyes training to individuals. http://www.gwmicro.com. Contact the company for training materials offered and costs.
Iowa Department for the Blind, Project ASSIST with Windows: Many tutorials on audiocassette ($25 to $50) and/or electronic text files ($15 to $40) are available to teach the operation of popular Windows applications with the user's choice of the JAWS or the Window-Eyes screen access program, and some older screen access programs. Most tutorials are designed for persons using screen access software with speech output; some tutorials are designed specifically for deaf-blind persons. Text file keyboard guides are available on disk or e-mail ($5 each). Distance learning courses are offered toward passing Microsoft Office Specialist certification. See their Web site http://www.blind.state.ia.us/ASSIST for prices and details, or call project ASSIST.
OTHER MATERIALS
National Braille Press (NBP): This agency produces a wide variety of computer-related material including Braille reference cards for popular software applications, training materials for Windows and Windows applications, and other technical materials. Often, the cost of the material in Braille is equivalent to its print counterpart.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), a division of the Library of Congress: This agency is the primary source of books for the blind in the U.S. Formats available include Braille, talking book disk, and audiocassette. Books are distributed through a network of regional libraries for the blind. Many introductory computer texts are available. Contact your local regional library for the blind.
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D): RFB&D's library contains thousands of titles in a broad variety of subjects from literature and history to math and the sciences, and at all academic levels from kindergarten through post-graduate and professional. RFB&D books are on cassette and, increasingly, in DAISY format on CDs. Contact RFB&D to register as a new member and to obtain lists of subject-specific material. Membership costs include a one-time $65 registration fee and a $35 annual fee. Institutional memberships are also available.
DIGITAL AND E-BOOK RESOURCES
All the hardware devices and software programs listed below are capable of playing DAISY-formatted materials. If you purchase one of these devices from another source and you would like to access Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D), contact RFB&D's Member Services department for information on how to get your device programmed to play RFB&D's audio books. A player must be shipped to RFB&D, where it will be programmed for you, then returned.
HARDWARE
The devices listed below are capable of playing conventional audio CD’s as well as DAISY format. All of these devices feature button navigation. They are intended to be portable for use at school or home.
Book Courier: A portable reading device for blind users, one can read different audio formats and text files. Audio formats include books from audible.com of the type 4 format, MP3 music files, DAISY 3.0 books from bookshare.org, and the DAISY 2.x format. Voice memos can also be recorded. Springer Design, Inc. Price: $379.
Book Port: A pocket-size portable book player designed for blind users. All functions are accessible. Book Port has an eighteen-button keypad including a touch-tone style keypad and six additional buttons below it for navigation. There are only two connectors on the unit, the stereo headphone jack and USB for connection to a PC. Book Port comes with a Compact Flash card. Additional cards may be purchased for unlimited data storage. The device runs on two AA batteries, which last for many hours of playing time. Book Port supports many file formats including text, Word documents, Audible.com, Bookshare.org, HTM and HTML files, DAISY books including Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic books, MP3 files, Wave and Braille files that are translated to verbal text and read on the unit. A help file is installed on the unit and is read the same way that other files are read. The transfer software is accessible; and once installed on your computer, folders can be created or removed and files can be transferred or deleted right from your PC. Memos may be recorded; the unit has an internal microphone. The software and firmware can be updated; and if the Book Port is not connected when you download files, the software allows the files to be queued so that when you connect the Book Port the files may be downloaded immediately. Book Ports files are either read by its internal synthetic speech or if they are audio files by human voices. Music can also be downloaded and played on the unit. It has a stereo headphone jack or speakers may be connected for higher volume and for stereo music listening. The keypad buttons are logically arranged and reasonably spaced. The unit may be locked to prevent accidental activation when traveling. Book Port is manufactured and distributed by the American Printing House for the Blind. Price: $395.
PTR2: The Plextalk PTR2 is a stand-alone hardware unit for reading and recording DAISY audio books. It can read and write to CD or a compact flash storage card. The PTR2 offers simple DAISY recording mode or Advanced Authoring mode, which reveals more control over recording and DAISY structure editing. When attached to a computer, the PTR2 can be used as a CD RW drive, and included DAISY authoring software can be used with the product. PTR2 is sold in the U.S. by Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. Price: $895.
Telex Scholar: Designed to be a lightweight and low cost portable playback device, it does not have an internal speaker. It is shipped with headphones, an AC power adapter, and instructions. Rechargeable batteries can be used; however, they must be charged with a stand-alone charger. Manufactured by Telex, sold in the U.S. by Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. Price: $249.
Victor Reader Classic Plus: This device is designed as a user-friendly and portable player for DAISY books, commercial CDs, and MP3 text or music for students in primary school through professional level. Features include: earphones, built-in handle, internal speaker, and rechargeable batteries (good for up to five hours). HumanWare. Price: $375. With recording $495.
Victor Reader Stream: The Victor Reader Stream plays DAISY, NISO, mp3 audio and text files, and, for eligible users, NLS books. The unit has internal speakers and an integrated microphone which allows the user to record voice notes. There is audible feedback for battery level, volume level, speech rate, and book position. The rate of speed the book is read at can be adjusted to the preference of the user and the unit has a telephone style keypad for navigation and control. Files are stored on an SD card. It operates on rechargeable batteries that can be charged in the unit, and comes with a carrying case. HumanWare. Price: $329.
Victor Wave: The victor wave is a CD player that plays DAISY, MP3, and audio CD’s. The unit has a large screen, audible feedback for battery level, volume level, speech rate, and book position. The rate of speed the book is read can be adjusted to the preference of the user. The unit has a telephone style keypad for navigation and control. It operates on AA batteries or rechargeable batteries that can be charged in the unit. HumanWare. Price: $249.
SOFTWARE
Book Wizard Reader: Book Wizard Reader is a software package for the Windows Operating system that reads books produced in the DAISY or NIMAS (National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard) format. Unstructured (standard) audio files can also be played with Book Wizard Reader. The product can be used with a screen reader or it can be used as a self-voicing application. Books with recorded audio, DAISY text or both can be played. American Printing House for the Blind. Price: $49.
Book Wizard Producer: Book Wizard Producer allows production of DAISY and NIMAS books. Users can record and edit audio using microphone input from their computer and then mark up (structure) the file according to DAISY format, or they can import and edit preexisting audio and create a DAISY book with it by adding structural elements. American Printing House for the Blind. Price: $200.
EasyReader/Publisher: This self-voicing DAISY Player supports DAISY/NISO 2.0 and 2.2 specifications. The player has four views that determine navigational options. In addition to creating bookmarks, the user can add text and audio notes, as well as assign keyboard shortcuts to quickly jump to bookmarks. Other features include a library of all DAISY books on the computer, find and search options, and screen access software compatibility. Through Synthesizer Access Manager (from Dolphin Computing) users can select different synthesizer voices. In order to access RFB&D content, one must purchase EaseReader through RFB&D. Dolphin Computer Access LLC. Price: $45.
EasyProducer: Dolphin EasyProducer is a tool for producing DAISY books from Microsoft Word documents. The text of the document can be synchronized with the audio, which can be either recorded or generated by EasyProducer via speech synthesis. Dolphin Computer Access. Call for pricing.
FSReader for Desktop: Provides a simple interface for listening to audio narrations of DAISY Talking Books. At the date of this publication, DAISY books from Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic are inaccessible by FSReader. A user needs screen access software or magnification application to follow the narrated text. Features include modifying speech rate, creating bookmarks, and searching text. Freedom Scientific. Price: $79.95 for PAC Mate and Desktop; PAC Mate and Desktop Combo is $119.95.
gh Player: This self-voicing DAISY Book Player supports all DAISY/NISO standard books, including DAISY 2.0, 2.2, and 3.0; RFB&D AudioPlus; and NIMAS 1.1 (National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standards) books; as well as MathML and Save As DAISY. Additional support is provided for Screen Access Software such as JAWS and Window-Eyes, permitting the user to switch between other PC applications. For enhanced usability and functionality, selected Braille displays and all text--including menus, dialogue boxes, and text within the book--are displayed to a refreshable Braille display. Other features include copying text to Microsoft Word, and variable speed control. There are two versions of the application: standard and premium edition. The Premium version includes full MathML, the ability to import Save As DAISY XML and text files, save the DAISY book, and has bundled Nuance voices.; standard edition ships with only one voice. gh, LLC. Price: ghPlayer Standard, $149.99; ghPlayer Premium, $249.99.
Victor Reader Soft: This software plays DAISY-formatted material on a PC. Manufactured by HumanWare and sold in the U.S. by Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. Price: $79.
eBOOKS
There are many sites offering e-books. Listed below is a sampling of some better-known sites. The most comprehensive list of sites available is found on E-text Resources.
Bookshare.org: A yearly subscription ($25 to register, $50 annual fee) allows blind or disabled subscribers to download any number of books that have been scanned and posted to the Bookshare.org site (often by other members). A user name and password are required to use the service. Books covering a wide variety of topics can be read in audio or Braille format on a computer or notetaker, and books can be ordered in embossed Braille for about eight cents a page. http://www.bookshare.org
EBookMall, Inc: This site sells e-books in a variety of formats—plain text, Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, and other proprietary formats. Not all books are available in all formats. Once you pay for a book, it is e-mailed to you. http://www.ebookmall.com
International Electronic Braille Library (IEBL): The library makes Braille-formatted files of books available at no charge. Sponsored by the International Braille Research Center (IBRC). http://www.braille.org
Internet Public Library: Provided by the Regents of the University of Michigan, the IPL is an online library that contains links to many e-books and other common library references. http://www.ipl.org
Project Gutenberg: This is the oldest Internet e-book depository. All the e-books are free and in the public domain. Books are scanned and proofed by volunteers. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive. http://www.gutenberg.net
Web Braille: Restricted to NLS patrons, this Internet Web-based service provides, in electronic format, many Braille books and magazines produced by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress. All books are in contracted Braille. Library patrons should contact their regional library or the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress for details and information on how to register. Free. http://www.loc.gov/nls
INTERNATIONAL SITES
Tiresias - International Information on Visual Disability: This site has sections listing a wide variety of devices, ongoing research, and agencies. It is probably most useful for those wanting to do research, or those living outside of the U.S. http://www.tiresias.org/
COMPANIES
1. ABISee, Inc.: 52 Tanbark Road, Sudbury, MA. 01776; Phone: 800-681-5909; E-mail: info@abisee.com ; Web site: http://www.abisee.com
2. Access Solutions, Inc.; 4536 Edison Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821; Phone: (916) 481-3559; Fax: (916) 482-2250; Web site: http://www.axsol.com; E-mail: support@axsol.com
3. Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc.; PO Box 778, Amesbury, MA 01913; Phone: (978) 462-3817; Fax: (978) 462-3928; Web site: http://www.adaptivetech.net; E-mail: gyarnall@adaptivetech.net
4. Ai Squared, Inc.; PO Box 669, Manchester Center, VT 05255; Phone: (802) 362-3612; Toll Free: (800) 859-0270; Fax: (802) 362-1670; Web site: http://www.aisquared.com; E-mail: info@aisquared.com
5. American Foundation for the Blind (AFB); 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300, New York, NY 10001; Phone: (212) 502-7600; Toll Free: (800) 232-5463; Web site: http://www.afb.org; E-mail: afbinfo@afb.net. Except: AccessWorld subscriptions to: (888) 522-0220
6. American Printing House for the Blind (APH); 1839 Frankfort Avenue, PO Box 6085, Louisville, KY 40206; Phone: (502) 899-2257; Toll Free: (800) 223-1839; Fax: (502) 899-2363; Web site: http://www.afb.org; E-mail: info@aph.org
7. American Thermoform Corporation; 1758 Brackett Street, La Verne, CA 91750; Phone: (909) 593-6711; Toll Free (800) 331-3676; Fax: (909) 593-8001; Web site: http://www.americanthermoform.com; E-mail: service@americanthermoform.com
8. Apple Computer, Inc.; 3 Infinite Loop, Mailstop 303-4SW, Cupertino, CA 95014; Phone: (408) 974-0902; Web site: http://www.apple.com/developer E-mail: mjanes@apple.com
9. Assistive Technology Center, Inc.; 5330 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA 95820 ; Phone: (916) 381-5011; Fax: (916) 914-2429; Web site: http://www.assistivetechcenter.com
10. Audio Visual Mart, Inc (AVM); 603 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062; Phone: (504) 733-1500; Toll Free: (800) 737-6278; Fax: (504) 733-1662; Web site: http://www.av-mart.com
11. Beyond Sight, Inc.; 5650 South Windermere Street, Littleton, CO 80120; Phone: (303) 795-6455; Fax: (303) 795-6425; Web site: http://www.beyondsight.com; E-mail: jim@beyondsight.com
12. Brytech, Inc.; 600 Peter Morand Crescent, Suite 240, Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1G 5Z3; Phone: (613) 731-5800; Toll Free: (800) 263-4095; Fax: (613) 731-5812; Web site: http://www.brytech.com; E-mail: inquiries@brytech.com
13. Capital Accessibility LLC.; P.O. Box 250802, New York, New York 10025-9964; Phone: (202) 595-7777; Toll Free: 877-292-2747; E-mail: info@screenlessphone.com; Web site: http://www.screenlessphone.com
14. CAPTEK (See Science Products for the Blind).
15. CompSolution Assistive Technology, Inc.; 1249 Mall Drive, Richmond, VA 23235; Phone: (804) 897-8347; Fax: (804) 897-8349; Web site: http://www.goportico.com; E-mail: info@compsolutionva.com
16. Compusult Limited; PO Box 1000; 40 Banister Street; Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, Canada A1N 1W1; Phone: (709) 745-7914; Toll Free: (888) 307-7707; Fax: (709) 745-7927; Web site: http://www.compusult.net; E-mail: info@compusult.net
17. Computer Application Specialties Company; P.O. Box 22219, Lincoln, NE 68542-2219; Phone: (402) 423-4782; Fax: (402) 423-5154; Web site: http://www.compusult.net; E-mail: sales@braille2000.com
18. CrissCross Technologies; 110-64 Queens Boulevard, Suite 406, Forest Hills, NY 11375; (212) 569-7432; Fax: (718) 544-8732; Web site: http://www.compusult.net; E-mail: info@crisscrosstech.com
19. DAISY Consortium; Web site: http://www.daisy.org; E-mail: info@daisy.org
20. Dancing Dots; 1754 Quarry Lane, PO Box 927, Valley Forge, PA 19482-0927; Phone: (610) 783-6692; Fax: (610) 783-6732; Web site: http://www.dancingdots.com; E-mail: info@dancingdots.com
21. DeWitt & Associates; 700 Godwin Avenue, Suite 110, Midland Park, NJ 07432; Phone: (201) 447-6500; Fax (201) 447-1187; Web site: http://www.4dewitt.com; E-mail: info@4dewitt.com
22. Dolphin Computer Access LLC; 231 Clarksville Rd., West Windsor, NJ 08550; Phone: (650) 348-7401; Toll Free: (866) 797-5921; Fax: (650) 348-7403; Web site: http://www.yourdolphin.com ; E-mail: info@dolphinusa.com
23. Duxbury Systems, Inc.; 270 Littleton Road, #6, Westford, MA 01886; Phone: (978) 692-3000; Fax: (978) 692-7912; Web site: http://www.duxburysystems.com; E-mail: info@duxsys.com
24. Electronic Technical Services, Inc. (ETS): 211 Conchas St., Albuquerque, NM 87123; Phone: (505) 888-3923; Fax: (505) 888-3926; Web site: http://www.etsnm.com; Contact: Jenna Evans
25. Enabling Technologies Company; 1601 NE Braille Place, Jensen Beach, FL 34957; Phone: (772) 225-3687; Toll Free: (800) 777-3687; Fax: (800) 950-3687; Web site: http://www.brailler.com; E-mail: enabling@brailler.com
26. Envision America, Inc.; 1845 West Hovey Ave., Normal, IL 61761; Phone: (309) 452-3088; Toll Free: (800) 890-1180; Fax: (309) 452-3643; Web site: http://www.envisionamerica.com; E-mail: envision@envisionamerica.com
27. Ferguson Enterprises; 205 Joliet Avenue, South East, De Smet, SD 57231-2411, Phone: (605) 854-9280; Web site: http://www.fergusonenterprises.com; E-mail: info@fergusonenterprises.com
28. Franklin Electronic Publishers; One Franklin Plaza, Burlington, NJ 08016-4907; Toll Free Phone: (800) 266-5626; Fax: (609) 239-5950; Web site: http://www.franklin.com; E-mail: service@franklin.com
29. Freedom Scientific, Blind/Low Vision Group; 11800 31st Court North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716-1805; Phone: (727) 803-8000; Toll Free (800) 444-4443; Fax: (727) 803-8001; Tech support for all products: (727) 803-8600; Web site: http://www.freedomscientific.com; E-mail: info@freedomscientific.com
30. gh, LLC; 1305 Cumberland Avenue, Suite 110, West Lafayette, IN 47906; Phone: (765) 775-3776; Toll Free: (866) 693-3687; Fax: (765) 775-2501; Web site http://www.ghbraille.com; E-mail: ghinfo@ghbraille.com
31. Guerilla Technologies Inc.; 4203 S.W. High Meadows Ave, Palm City, FL 34990, Phone: (772) 283-0500; Web site http://www.ghbraille.com; E-mail: via website or sales@guerillatechnologies.com
32. GW Micro, Inc.; 725 Airport North Office Park, Fort Wayne, IN 46825; Phone: (260) 489-3671; Fax: (260) 489-2608; Web site: http://www.gwmicro.com; E-mail: support@gwmicro.com; FTP: ftp.gwmicro.com
33. Handy Tech North America; 1349 Pike Lake Drive, New Brighton, MN 55112; Phone (651) 636-5184 Fax (866) 347-8249; Web site: http://www.handytech.us/ E-mail: info@handytech.us
34. Henter Math, LLC; 8335 337TH Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710; PO Box 40430, St. Petersburg, FL 33743-0430; Phone: (727) 393-8101 Toll free: (866) 313-6284; Technical support: (405) 484-7196; Fax: (727) 302-9422 Web site: http://www.hentermath.com E-mail: support@hentermath.com
35. HumanWare; 175 Mason Circle, Concord, CA 94520; Phone: (925) 680-7100; Toll Free: (800) 722-3393; Fax: (925) 681-4630; Web site: http://www.humanware.com; E-mail: info@humanware.com
36. Independent Living Aids, Inc.; PO Box 0922, Hicksville, NY 11802; Toll Free Phone: (800) 537-2118; Web site: http://www.independentliving.com; E-mail: can-do@independentliving.com
37. IntelliTools, Inc.; 1720 Corporate Circle, Petaluma, CA 94954-6924; Phone: 707-773-2000; Toll Free: (800) 899-6687; Fax: (707) 773-2001; Web site: http://www.intellitolls.com; E-mail: sales@intellitools.com
38. Index Braille; Hantverksvägen 20, 954 23 Gammelstad, Sweden; Phone: +46 920 20 30 80; Web site: http://www.indexbraille.com/; E-mail: use the contact form on the site. For a list of U.S. distributors, please visit http://www.indexbraille.com/Sales/Find-a-distributor.aspx
39. Iowa Department for the Blind; Project Assist with Windows, 524 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-2364; Phone: (515) 281-1357; Web site: http://www.blind.state.ia.us/assist; E-mail: assist@blind.state.ia.us
40. Krown Manufacturing, Inc.; 3408 Indale Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76116. Phone: voice: (817) 738-2485, TTY: (817) 738-8993. Fax: (817) 738-1970. Web Site: http://www.krownmfg.com; E-mail: info@KrownMfg.com
41. Kurzweil Educational Systems, Inc.; 100 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA 01730-1402; Phone: (781) 276-0600; Toll Free: (800) 894-5374; Fax: (781) 276-0650; Web site: http://www.kurzweiledu.com; E-mail: info@kurzweiledu.com
42. MacKichan Software, Inc.; 19307 8th Avenue, Suite C, Poulsbo, WA 98370-7370; Phone: (360) 394-6033; Toll Free: (877) 724-9673; Fax: (360) 394-6039; Web site: http://www.mackichan.com; E-mail: info@mackichan.com
43. MarvelSoft; 33222 Lynn Avenue, Abbotsford, BC Canada V2S1C9; Toll- Free Phone: (800) 987-1231; Toll Free Fax: (800) 985-1231; Web site: http://www.marvelsoft.com; E-mail: info@marvelsoft.com
44. Metroplex Voice Computing, Inc.; 1801 Longbranch Court, PO Box 121984, Arlington, TX 76012; Phone: (817) 261-1658; Fax: (817) 543-1103; Web site: http://www.metroplexvoice.com; E-mail: mathtalk@mathtalk.com
45. Millennium Compliance Corporation; P.O. Box 649, Southington, CT 06489; Phone: (888) 798-2557; Web site: http://www.talkingrx.com/; E-mail: info@talkingrx.com
46. NASA Learning Technologies, Johnson Space Center; 2101 NASA Parkway, Education/AE2, Houston, TX 77058; Phone: (281) 483-5901; Fax (281) 483-9192; Web site: http://learn.arc.nasa.gov/mathtrax/
47. National Braille Press (NBP); 88 St. Stephen Street, Boston, MA 02115; Phone: (617) 266-6160; Toll Free: (800) 548-7323; Fax: (617) 437-0456; Web site: http://learn.arc.nasa.gov/mathtrax/; E-mail: orders@nbp.org
48. National Federation of the Blind (NFB); International Braille and Technology Center for the Blind (IBTC), 1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, MD 21230; Phone: (410) 659-9314; Web site: http://www.nfb.org; E-mail: nfb@nfb.org
49. National Federation of the Blind in Computer Science c/o Curtis Chong; 3663 Grand Avenue, Apt. 606, Des Moines, IA 50312; Phone: (515) 277-1288; E-mail: curtischong@earthlink.net
50. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress; 1291 Taylor Street NW, Washington, DC 20011; Phone: (202) 707-5100; Toll Free: (888) 657-7323; Fax: (202) 707-0712; Web site: http://www.loc.gov/nls; E-mail: nls@loc.gov
51. Neovision Industrial Vision Systems; NEOVISION s.r.o., Barrandova 409, 143 00 Praha 4, Czech Republic; Phone: +420 225 273 650; Web site: http://www.neovision.cz/; E-mail: neovision@neovision.cz. Contact Neovision for U.S. distributor information.
52. Next Generation Technology, Inc.; 20006 Cedar Valley Road, Suite 101, Lynnwood, WA 98036; Phone: (425) 744-1100; Fax: (425) 778-5547; Web site: http://www.ngtvoice.com; E-mail: Edward@ngtvoice.com
53. Nippon Telesoft, Co. Ltd.; Hanzomon MK Building, IF 1-8-1 Kojimachi Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083 Japan; Phone: (011) 813-3264-0800; Fax: (011) 813-3264-0880; Web site: http://www.nippontelesoft.com/english.html; E-mail: telesoft@telesoft.co.jp
54. N.V. Interpoint; Celestijnenlaan 48, B-3001 Leuven-Heverlee, Belgium; Phone: 32-1620-1230; Fax: 32-1632-1986; Web site: http://www.interpoint.be; E-mail: interpoint@interpoint.be
55. Optelec Tieman Group; 3030 Enterprise Court, Suite C, Vista, CA 92081; Toll Free: (800) 828-1056; Fax: (800) 929-2444, (800) 368-4111; Web site: http://www.optelec.com;
56. Papenmeier; Talweg 2, 58239 Schwerte, Germany; Phone: +49 2304 2050 and +49 2304 9460; Web site: http://www.papenmeier.de/en/index.html; E-mail: info@papenmeier.de; Please contact Papenmeier for United States distributor information.
57. Perkins Products/ Howe Press; 175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472; Phone: (617) 972-7308; Web site: http://www.perkins.org; E-mail: howepress@perkins.org
58. Plextor Co.; 48383 Fremont Blvd., Suite 120, Fremont, CA 94538; Phone: (510) 440-2000; Fax: (510) 651-9755; Technical Support: (800) 204-0332; Web site: http://www.perkins.org ; E-mail: techsupport@plextor.com
59. Portset Systems; Brook Street, Bishops Waltham, Southampton SO32 1AX England; Phone: 011-44-1489-893919; Fax: 011-44-1489-893320; Web site: http://www.portset.co.uk; E-mail: admin@porset.co.uk
60. Quantum Technology Pty Ltd; 5 South Street (PO Box 390); Rydalmere NSW 2116; Australia; Phone: +61 2 8844 9888; Fax: +61 2 9684 4717; Web site: http://www.quantech.com.au; General Inquiries E-mail: info@quantech.com.au
61. RC Systems, Inc.; 1609 England Avenue, Everett, WA 98203; Phone: (425) 355-3800; Fax: (425) 355-1098; Web site: http://www.rcsys.com; E-mail: sales@rcsys.com
62. Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D); 20 Roszel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540; Toll Free: (800) 221-4792; Web site: http://www.rfbd.org; E-mail: custserv@rfbd.org
63. Repro-Tronics, Inc.; 75 Carver Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07675; Phone: (201) 722-1880; Toll Free: (800) 948-8453; Fax: (201) 722-1881; Web site: http://www.repro-tronics.com; E-mail: info@repro-tronics.com
64. Robotron, LTD of Australia; Sensory Tools Division, Robotron Group, 15 Stamford Road, Oakleigh 3166, Australia; Phone: 61-3-9568-2568; Fax: 61-3-9568-1377; Web site: http://www.sensorytools.com; E-mail: info@sensorytools.com
65. Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB); 105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE United Kingdom; Phone: 011-44-20 7388 1266; Fax: 011-44-20 7388 2034; Web site: http://www.rnib.org.uk; E-mail: helpline@rnib.org.uk
66. Science Products for the Blind; PO Box 888, Southeastern, PA 19399 or 1043 Lancaster Avenue, Berwyn, PA 19312; Phone: (610) 296-2111; Toll Free: (800) 888-7400; Website: http://www.captek.net
67. Sendero Group, LLC; 429 F Street, Davis, CA 95616; Phone: (530) 757-6800; Fax: (530) 757-6830; Web site: http://www.senderogroup.com/; E-mail: GPS@SenderoGroup.com
68. Serotek Corporation; 1128 Harmon Place, Suite 310, Minneapolis, MN 55403; Phone: (612) 341-3030; Toll Free: (866) 202-0520; Fax: (612) 659-0760; Web site: http://www.serotek.com; E-mail: support@serotek.com
69. Special Needs Computers Solutions Inc.; 50 Niagara Street, St. Catherines, ON L2R 4K9, Canada; Phone (905) 641-4922; Toll Free (877) 724-4922; Fax (905) 641-3406; Web: http://www.specialneedscomputers.ca; E-mail sales@specialneedscomputers.ca
70. Springer Design, Inc.; 3160 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 145, San Ramon, CA 94583; Phone: (925) 242-0310; Fax: (925) 242-0357; Web site: http://www.bookcourier.com; E-mail: sales@bookcourier.com and support@bookcourier.com
71. Technologies for the Visually Impaired, Inc.; 9 Nolan Court, Hauppauge, NY 11788; Phone: (631) 724-4479; Toll Free: (866) 689-5672; Fax: (631) 724-4479; Web site: http://www.tvi-web.com; E-mail: contact@tvi-web.com
72. Telesensory Corporation; 520 Almanor Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3533; Phone: (408) 616-8700; Fax: (408) 616-8745; Web site: http://www.tvi-web.com; E-mail: info@telesensory.com
73. Telex Communications, Inc.; 12000 Portland Avenue South, Burnsville, MN 55337; Phone: (952) 884-4051; Toll Free: (800) 828-6107; Fax: (952) 886-3745; Web site: http://www.telex.com; E-mail: info@telex.com
74. Tiresias; International Information on Visual Disability; Web site: http://www.telex.com
75. Touch Graphics; 330 West 38th Street, Suite 1204, New York, NY 10018; Phone: (212) 375-6341; Toll Free: (800) 884-2440; Fax: (646) 452-4211; Web site: http://www.touchgraphics.com; E-mail: info@touchgraphics.com
76. Ultratec, Inc.; 450 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711; Phone: (608) 238-5400; Toll Free: (800) 482-2424; Fax: (608) 238-3008; Web site: http://www.ultratec.com
77. ViewPlus Technologies, Inc.; 1853 SW Airport Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97333; Phone: (541) 754-4002; Toll Free: (866) 836-2184; Fax: (541) 738-6505; Web site: http://www.ultratec.com; E-mail: info@viewplus.com
78. VisionCue, LLC; 4858-A SW Scholls Ferry Road, Portland, OR 97225; Phone: (503) 297-1510; Toll Free: (888) 318-2582; Fax: (503) 459-4003; Web site: http://www.visioncue.com; E-mail: info@visioncue.com
79. Wolf Products; 106 Purvis Road, Butler, PA 16001; Phone: (724) 285-5428 Fax: (413) 208-9042; Web site: http://www.mathwindow.com; E-mail: wolfproducts@mathwindow.com
80. YesAccessible; 156 N. Primrose Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016; Phone: (626) 358-5750; Web site: http://www.yesaccessible.com/; E-mail: info@yesaccessible.com
