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Brytech Inc
600 Peter Morand Crescent, Suite 240, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 5Z3, Canada.
Tel: +1 613 731 5800
Fax: +1 613 731 5812
Email: inquiries@brytech.com
Web: www.brytech.com

Canadian Bank Note Reader
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It recognizes all Canadian bank notes currently in circulation and those expected to be in circulation over the next few years. The user may select an appropriate output mode from bilingual-speech, tone or vibration, allowing for different levels of discretion when operated in public. There is a volume control for speech and tone announcements as well as a standard headphone jack. User instructions in bilingual Braille, in large print and on audio CD. Provided with a leather pouch.
Last updated: 08/09/2006

Enhanced Note Teller 2
The same features as Note Teller 2 but this enhanced version uses a simple to learn series of vibrations to indicate the denomination of each U.S. bank note.
Price: Contact manufacturer
Last updated: 08/09/2006

Note Teller 2
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Note Teller 2 is accurate, reliable and easy to operate. Bank notes can be inserted and read in any orientation. It turns on and off quickly and automatically. The volume is adjustable and the standard headphone jack provides privacy. Reads all old and new designs of U.S. bank notes, including the latest "colored" $20 and $50. Simple instructions in large print and audio C.D. are included. Battery powered (long-life battery included). Announcement is easily switched between English and Spanish language.
Price: $270.00
Last updated: 08/09/2006

CareTec GmbH
Stubenbastei 1, A-1010 Vienna, Austria.
Tel: +43 1 513 80810
Fax: +43 1 513 80819
Email: office@caretec.at
Web: www.caretec.at

Wooffy T
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Indicates the current chanrge of batteries with vibrations. Can test all conventional 1.5V and 9V batteries. Easy operation - insert battery any way and get an instant measurement. Requires 2 AAA batteries (supplied).
Length: 115mm Width: 30mm Height: 15mm
Weight: 0.65kg
Price: €89.95
Last updated: 24/07/2006

Cloudworld Ltd
Cloudworld Ltd, Thames Bank, Chiswick Mall, London W4 2PR, UK.
Contact person: John Nissen
Tel: +44 20 8742 3170
Fax: +44 20 8742 0202
Email: info@cloudworld.co.uk
Web: www.cloudworld.co.uk

Tactaphone
Tactaphone is a patented communication system including a tactile input device and a tactile output device capable of sending and receiving a phoneme stream. The one-handed input device is used as a “talking hand” to key-in phonemes, convertible instantly to speech and translatable to text. The one-handed output device is used as a “listening hand” to feel patterns of vibrations corresponding to phonemes. It can also be used for reading text, with significant advantages over Braille. There is also potential to use it as a lip-reading aid. Cloudworld, together with a new company, AccessEquality Technology Ltd, is seeking funding to develop this highly portable system, which allows efficient and effective reading, writing and communication by deafblind people, and which is capable of low cost production.
Last updated: 05/05/2006

Freedom Scientific Inc
Blind/Low Vision Group, 11800 31st Court North, St Petersburg, Florida 33716, USA.
Tel: +1 727 803 8000; 800 444 4443 (USA and Canada only)
Fax: +1 727 803 8001
Email: info@freedomscientific.com
Web: www.freedomscientific.com

Deafblind PAC Mate & FSTTY
Deaf-blind PAC Mate™ users can communicate more effectively over the telephone with Freedom Scientific’s deaf-blind solutions for the BX and QX series PAC Mate. PAC Mate, our powerful and accessible Pocket PC, has always come installed with MSN Messenger - a great way for deaf-blind users to hold conversations long distance, over the Internet, or within any room with a wireless connection. The PAC Mate 3.0 release now adds support for AOL® Instant Messenger™ (AIM®). Particular attention has been paid to ensuring that AIM functions are fully accessible using braille only. Deaf-blind users have full access to AIM functions using a PAC Mate with a braille display, including message review and management of the AIM Buddy List. Add Hamilton Internet Protocol (HIP) Relay™ services to your Buddy List, and quickly and easily make TTY or TDD relay calls anytime you have an Internet connection. Add the Freedom Scientific FSTTY package for even more telephone support for deaf-blind users. FSTTY can be used with a PAC Mate BX or QX with a 20-cell or 40-cell braille display to place and receive direct TTY and TDD relay calls.
Price: $1200.00 (FSTTY Package - TTY modem and power supply, FSTTY application CD, a serial cable, Socket Communications serial I/O CompactFlash card, telephone cable, and leather carry case)
Price: $4995.00 (when combined with a PAC Mate BX or QX with a 20-cell braille display)
Price: $6795.00 (the total solution, including 40 cells of braille)
Last updated: 31/10/2006

PSB Engineering Pty. Ltd.
22 Carbon Crescent, Mill Park, Victoria 3082, Australia.
Tel: +61 3 9408 8055
Fax: +61 3 9408 8066
Email: psbeng@jeack.com.au
Web: www.jeack.com.au/~psbeng/index.htm

Vibrating Light Sensor
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This handheld product will vibrate when pointed towards a light source. The vibration varies according to the amount of light picked up by its sensor. A useful product for the visually impaired and those with little or no hearing. Useful for checking light levels in rooms and for checking curtains and blinds for privacy. Can be used to check light indicators on appliances such as Video Cassette Recorders, Answering Machines, Ovens, Battery Chargers, Computers etc. Also available with belt clip.
Ref: 00158
Last updated: 23/01/2007

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.

Vibratory Light Probe
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This light probe has the ability to detect the presence of light directly from the light source. It is particularly useful for deafblind people as the user receives feedback by means of a vibratory signal which changes frequency according to the change in light intensity. The self contained unit is powered by a 9-volt PP3 battery.
Width: 37mm Length: 155mm
Weight: 0.98kg
Ref: DH158
Price: £23.50; £27.61
Last updated: 04/05/2006

Summit
Waterfront Studios, 54C Dock Road, London E16 2AA, UK.
Tel: +44 20 7474 5552
Fax: +44 20 7474 2666
Email: sales@summitdeafaids.co.uk
Web: www.summitdeafaids.co.uk

Vibrating Alarm Clock
The alarm clock is lightweight and modern, ideally designed to go under the pillow or cushion but light enough to carry around in a pocket. The alarm clock also has a handy pull-out table stand and has large easy to read LCD display with light so it can be viewed in the dark. The alarm comes with a tone or vibration switch. The vibrating alarm clock comprises of the clock and 4 batteries.
Price: £17.00
Last updated: 09/05/2006

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