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Technology Equipment for Low Vision, Blindness & DeafBlindness

Telephone Equipment
  • Massachusetts Equipment Distribution Program
    • iPhone XR option
  • Verizon Wireless Accessibility
  • iCanConnect: National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
  • Live!y (formerly Great Call)
    • Lively Personal Operators can search for phone numbers, make calls, schedule a ride, give driving directions and more
  • BlindShell Cell Phone
    • BlindShell Classic 2 Review by The Blind Life
    • BlindShell Video Review by Live Accessible
  • Lucia Cell Phone from Raz Mobility
    • Video Comparison of BlindShell and Lucia 
  • CapTel Captioned Phone (landline)

Money Management​
  • U.S. Currency Reader Program Application - All citizens, or persons legally residing in the U.S. who are blind or visually impaired can request a free currency reader from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.  ​​Check out the iBill Talking Banknote Identifier video for more information and instructions on its use.
  • VenMo Demonstration

​Medication Management
  • ScriptAbility Prescription Accessibility System by En-Vision America provides audible information for prescription medication including  patient name, drug name, dosage and instructions, prescription number and date, pharmacy information, and warnings, along with patient education leaflets. 
    • Find a Pharmacy that offers this free service. 

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  • Penfriend
  • Reizen Talking Label Wand
Computers
  • Living with Low Vision from National Eye Institute​
  • Computers for the Blind 
  • iCanConnect: National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program ​
  • Zoom on Mac Computers
  • NVDA Screen Reader free screen reader software
    • ​NVDA Demonstration
  • ​ZoomText

Recreation and Leisure
  • The Joy Player from American Printing House for the Blind,  a unique personal electronic device for accessing music and audio books, is designed to accommodate individuals who are developing fine motor skills, have limited mobility, or cognitive disability in addition to a visual impairment
    • ​Watch Adults Jamming to the Joy Player!

 
Navigation Gadgets
  • Victor Reader Trek
    • ​​GPS and Media demo
  • ​Sunu Band
    • ​Sunu Band for O&M Instructors video​

 
Assistive Eye Wear
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  • NuEyes
  • OrCam
    • Which OrCam Is Right for You? `

Assistive Technology Product Catalogs​
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For more information please contact: 
Lisa DiBonaventura,  M.A.,  COMS
Statewide Director Vision & Vision Loss Services
Department of Developmental Services  (DDS)
Email: Lisa.DiBonaventura@mass.gov
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  • MCB/DDS
    • About >
      • Site Accessibility & Download Policy
      • Vision Loss Terminology
    • APH Federal Quota Account >
      • APH Activity Ideas
    • DDS Collaborative Eye Care Clinics
    • Orientation & Mobility/Low Vision Services >
      • Areas Served
      • COMS Log In
    • Let's Walk Together
    • Vision Loss Support Groups
    • EOHHS Resources
  • Eye Care
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        • Ayer
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        • Sudbury
        • Taunton
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        • Wellesley
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