Suppliers of special needs equipment
Scanning systems
OCR Scanner System
An Optical Character Recognition (OCR) scanner system is essential to the first step of producing accessible material. OCR systems convert printed text e.g. text books, question papers, etc. in to computer text. This medium, electronic text can then be used in various options, such as producing large print for partially sighted visually impaired person or braille for braille users.
Eyepal – Solo Quick Document Scanner
This document scanner / reader reads pages of text quickly and easily, and can also store text on to a USB drive. It can read two pages of A5 text one after the other, as it is positioned, and is recommended for visually impaired person and students. Is portable and can be carried to classes.
Braille & tactile Production
Braille embosser
The professional production of quality braille is produced using a braille embosser, braille
translation software and a proof reader. There are volume embossers, ideal for 1 to 15 primary school visually impaired person, as well as higher volume printers which are recommended for school with 15+ braille users.Braille is an important medium to teach visually impaired students elementary skills such as mathematics, spelling and reading, reading aloud.
Braille translation software
The Braille Embosser operates by means of Braille Translation Software, which allows the
translation from text to braille. Training in the use of this software will take 1 day, and can be operated by a visually impaired person. Current software caters for the following languages: Setswana, English, Zulu, Xhosa, South and North Sotho, Venda, South Ndebele, Swati and Tsonga.
Perkins brailler
Gives a braille medium visually impaired person the same freedom to write braille, as a sighted person has with a pen, although the braille user can, with the Perkins, write faster.
Slate and stylus
A reasonably low cost means of writing braille which is recommended for beginners.
E-Z Form or Quantum Technology PIAF
For embossing diagrams and pictures. This is essential equipment in the studying of mathematical diagrams and maps.
Brailler Pro
This is a lightweight, compact, portable unit with a braille keyboard suitable for writing of both 6 and 8-dot braille. It has high contrasting buttons to assist partially sighted users. The built-in word processor has an English speech synthesizer and the digital human voice speaks menus and commands. It is able to emboss 42 cell line at 8 cps single sided. It can also emboss low and high resolution tactile graphics.
Voicenote MPower QT
This is a lightweight, compact and battery powered unit. I has a Qwerty PC style keyboard (“QT” model) which permits Nonintrusive Operation. It has a high quality IBM ViaVoice® ‘Eloquence’ speech synthesizer, with powerful word processor with spelling checker, with Voice memo recording, with clock and stopwatch.
Computer with screen reading
A computer equipped with screen-reading software allows a visually impaired person access to electronic information. The ability to touch type is essential in today’s technology world. A computer equipped with text reading software allows the freedom of communication and access to the internet for a vi person.
Talking typing tutorial software
Software that teaches one to type with voice prompts, ideal for novice keyboard users.
Book port / reader
A portable device that consist of a text to speech synthesizer for reading electronic text as well as the functionality to read audio books and daisy books.
Daisy reader classic x+
Designed for professionals and students, it’s essential for reading complex and highly structured books like textbooks, reference works and school manuals. It supports all daisy navigation levels and has advanced functionality such as skipping instantly to a specific page and placing multiple bookmarks. You can take and operate the reader
anywhere.
Talking calculator & talking scientific calculator
An ergonomically designed unit that allows optional keys to be spoken, all scientific calculations and has a backspace correction key. There is an earphone jack for private use, and ac adapter and rechargeable batteries. For both student and professional use.
Digital notetaker
A digital recording device, replaces conventional tape recorders. It has no moving parts, and can be available with voice guidance, is tactile with low vision decals. It provides 4 recording selections, each with at least 100 files. It has voice activation so it is ideal for lectures and meetings. It also allows pc connectivity to save voice files.
Low vision products
Desktop magnifier
This desktop magnifier designed with the visually impaired person in mind. It has been carefully designed to offer people with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or other eye conditions increased flexibility and additional functionality. By magnifying and enlarging text, objects, and actions, it makes everyday activities like viewing photos reading labels and textbooks, easy. It has auto focus, magnification ranges up to 50 times zoom display and contrast adjusts. There is normal color and enhanced color selectors.
Portable electronic magnifier with LCD screen
A portable video magnifier for visually impaired person with moderate to severe visual impairment. It is slim-line, tilts for optimal viewing, has a large viewing screen and freeze frame allows a temporary picture.
Portable video magnifier
This is a hand-held, portable magnifier, for use in classrooms, at home or traveling for shopping or in libraries. This unit can be issued upon conclusion of comprehensive low vision assessment of individual visually impaired person. It works off a rechargeable battery, or while plugged into a mains switch.
CCTV with 10″ LCD panel
A powerful and portable video magnifier, which integrates a rotating camera with a slim lcd platform. Powered by an innovative battery pack, this panel video magnifier offers the ultimate in portability and is ideal for classroom environments to see the teacher blackboard, books and more. It allows auto focus, is lightweight and fully portable and has an adjustable LCD screen. Other models are also available.
CCTV with 360 degree
A powerful, portable desk top magnifier that allows you to see in any direction and view on the screen. Camera is easily positioned. You can enlarge text from a textbook, or focus on the white board. Ideal for students and professionals, as well as an aid in the home.
Auto focus camera.
Text contrasts in black and white or full colour.
Computer with screen magnification software
A computer equipped with screen magnification and screen reading software allows a person with moderate to severe low vision, access to electronic information. The ability to touch-type is essential in today’s technology world. The magnification/screen reading software can be disabled with one touch, making the computer accessible to people who do not require these features.
Large print keyboard
Easy typing and quick access software. Designed for anyone who struggles to see the lettering on their keyboard, this new keyboard makes typing faster and easier than ever before. Each key and button label is easy to see, even in low light, thanks to its 36-point text and high-contrast black on yellow colour scheme. It also provides quick access to certain features.
Near magnifying devices
Spectacle, hand-held, stand, illuminated (battery/ mains), optical lenses, issued upon conclusion of comprehensive low vision assessment of individual visually impaired person.
Distance viewing devices
Hand-held monocular telescopes/ binoculars, (used for magnifying objects in the distance e.g. The chalk board), issued upon conclusion of comprehensive low vision assessment of individual visually impaired person.
Coloured acetate sheets
For use by visually impaired person with low vision, this item is portable, not shared. Transparent sheets in red, green, amber, yellow and blue to enhance contrast of print to look darker and easier to see.
Angle poise lamp
Fluorescent lamp that clips onto a desk with swivel neck that rotates and an arm that can be raised, lowered or tilted for best positioning of the light.
20/20 pens
A pen with a special point that provides bold, easy-to-read writing in black ink. For use by visually impaired person with low vision
Bold-lined paper
A4 paper pad with bold black lines for use by a visually impaired person with low vision. Assistive devices for daily living
Liquid level indicator
This audio unit attaches to the edge of a cup or glass, and emits a high sounding beep when liquid reaches a certain level. When more liquid added e.g. milk, a higher sounding beep indicated that the cup has reach its full capacity
Boil Control unit
The unit is placed in water and when the water reaches boiling level it starts rattling against the side of the pot indicating that the liquid is boiling.
Easy Threader
Easily threads needles by placing the cotton in the groove, the needle in the funnel and depressing the lever.
Glucose meter
Audible instructions. Tactile buttons for easy identification of functions speaks your blood glucose level in six seconds. Powered by 2 AAA batteries.
Braille watches (2 Models)
Raised hour markers and special hands for a tactile reading of the time. In silver or gold finishing.
Talking watches (3 models)
Ladies and gents models. One button and two button. Clear announcement of time.
Braille tape measure
Meter long tape measure has tactile markings at centimeter and inch markings.
Talking tape measure
For the visually impaired handyman. Press the button and a male voice announces the length.
Pill splitter
Cuts tablets in half easily
Pill organizer
Keeps pills in a daily organizer.
White folding canes
Made of durable aluminium in white. Folds away easily in bag.
Rigid cane
Made of durable aluminium in white. Does not fold away but stays rigid.
Night Rider cane
Cane tip emits a flashing red light for night mobility and easy visibility.
Braille /LV/ Uno cards
Playing cards with braille marking for easy identification. Also available in large print.
Money template
Aluminium unit for identifying paper money.
Coin selector
Plastic unit with apertures for Botswana coins. To handily store your coins in one unit.
Signature guide
Credit card size signature guide.
Blood pressure monitor
Voice prompts for easy use. Recall function. Reads out systolic diastolic reading.
Pedometer
Voice announcement of steps, distance and time functions.
Talking clocks
Talking clocks supply time and alarm functions
Colourino
Unit identifies colours by holding against fabric, and voice identifies the colour.
Pen Friend
This electronic unit allows identification of items by affixing a dot on to the item and the user speaks the specifications of the item. This is for later identification by holding the Pen Friend against the dot.
Talking kitchen scale
Audibly announces the measurements of ingredients being weighed.
Easi slicer
Easily slices onions and julienne carrots and other vegetables.