Devices

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Other Measuring Instruments

This section describes instruments which can be used by blind and partially sighted people for physical measurements. These include measurements of weight for both kitchen and personal use, volume when cooking, measurements of length and electrical measurements of voltage and impedance.

Independent Living Aids Inc
200 Robbins Lane, Jericho, New York 11753- 2341, USA.
Tel: +1 516 937 1848
Fax: +1 516 937 3906
Email: can-do@independentliving.com
Web: www.independentliving.com

Can-Do Colossal Long Ringer Timer
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The face is a full 9 inches in diameter, with tactual numbers that are 1 inch high. Every five minute interval is marked with a raised line, and it has a long ring time. It can be mounted on a wall, rest flat on a table or kitchen counter and can stand upright on its own detachable base.
Ref: #790791
Price: $19.95
Last updated: 27/02/2008

Time Timer Red Disk Time Indicator
The red disk can be moved to time up to 60 minutes. As time passes, it decreases in size until no red is visible. This 8 inch square clock with large half inch numbers is excellent for children learning to manage time, and for visually and hearing impaired adults. Please note this item does not have any audible sound. It can be hung or stand in its base.
Ref: #463310
Price: $27.95
Last updated: 27/02/2008

Maxi Aids
42 Executive Boulevard, Farmingdale, New York 11735, USA.
Tel: +1 631 752 0521
Fax: +1 631 752 0689
Email: sales@maxiaids.com
Web: www.maxiaids.com

Tactile Ergonomic Long Ring Low Vision Timer
White dial with black numbers. 2 tactile dots on “0”, 3 dots on 15, 30, 45, and 1 dot on all other numbers.
Length: 203mm Width: 203mm
Ref: #59640
Price: $19.95
Last updated: 27/02/2008

Tactile Low Vision Timer
The tactile long ring, low vision timer comes with white numbers on a black background, or black numbers on a white background. Specifically designed for the blind & visually impaired. 32mm high, bold, easy to read, tactile numbers.
Diameter: 203mm
Ref: #7090823 white on black
Ref: #7090825 black on white
Price: $17.95
Last updated: 27/02/2008

National Federation of the Blind
1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230, USA.
Tel: +1 410 659 9314
Fax: +1 410 685 5653
Email: nfb@nfb.org
Web: www.nfb.org

Adjust-a-Scoop
Plastic scoop adjusts to four settings (1/8, 1/4, 1/3, and 1/2 cup), dry or liquid measure.
Ref: AIK27S
Price: $4.00
Last updated: 30/07/2007

Adjust-a-Spoon Teaspoon
Plastic spoon adjusts to five settings (1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 1 tsp.), dry or liquid measure.
Ref: AIK25S
Price: $2.50
Last updated: 30/07/2007

RNIB
105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE, UK.
UK Customer Services Tel: 0845 702 3153
UK Customer Services Email: cservices@rnib.org.uk
Overseas Customer Services Tel: +44 1733 37 5400
Overseas Customer Services Email: exports@rnib.org.uk
Online Shop: www.rnib.org.uk/shop

NB: Some of the RNIB products have two prices where they have been specifically designed or adapted for disabled people. The lower price excludes VAT and applies to blind and partially sighted people resident in the UK and exempt from paying VAT and to UK charities buying on their behalf. Where one price is displayed this applies to all customers and includes VAT of 17.5%.

There is a separate catalogue available for overseas customers. If you have any enquiries, please contact RNIB Exports Department on +44 1733 37 54 00.

Black Measuring Spoons
Four plastic measuring spoons in different sizes and colour coded to make measuring accurate and easy. The measures are written on the colour coded handle of the spoon: tablespoon (yellow); teaspoon (green); 1/2 teaspoon (blue); 1/4 teaspoon (red). Dishwasher safe.
Ref: DK94
Price: £2.50
Last updated: 03/03/2008

Easy-to-see Electronic Timer
Easy-to-see electronic countdown/up timer with large digital display (LCD). Counts down/up in minutes and seconds to a maximum of 99 minutes and 59 seconds. The timer has three blue function buttons with contrasting white letters on: minutes, seconds and a large start/stop button. Digital display with bold numbers, 17mm high. Magnet and clip on back for easy storage/display. Supplied with one AAA battery.
Ref: DK25
Price: £7.99
Last updated: 03/03/2008

Salter Housewares Ltd.
Unit 4, 211 Vale Road, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1SU, United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 1732 354828
Email: uksales@salterhousewares.co.uk
Web: www.salterhousewares.com

Big Time Electronic Timer
This timer has an LCD readout which is .75 inches high. Has just three setting buttons, a magnet and a clip on the back. It can be set for up to 19 hours 59 minutes. Counts down in 1 minute increments, after which a loud, long ring makes it easy to hear. Requires one AAA battery (included).
Ref: 336
Last updated: 03/03/2008