omniReader

omniReader

The omniReader® reads printed text to you by pressing a single button. You can follow the magnified text in high-contrast colors on the built-in screen, or simply listen as the omniReader reads text out loud. You can also use the screen to instantly magnify objects and text and display them in high-contrast colors to see them more clearly. Thanks to its lightweight design, built-in handle, and long battery life, you can pick it up and use it wherever user requires including at home, at the office, and even on-the-go. It is a lightweight, portable scanning and reading solution that helps those who are blind or have low vision retain the pleasure of reading. Simply press a button and the omniReader® reads printed text aloud or you can follow along with the magnified text in high-contrast colors on the built-in screen. You can also use the screen to instantly magnify objects to see them more clearly.

Operating System: Other

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ONYX Deskset HD

ONYX® Series

The ONYX® by Freedom Scientific is a series of low vision magnifying system.

The ONYX Deskset HD is a portable video magnifier that adapts to multiple environments and tasks for productivity at school, work, and at home. The new sleek design integrates a high-definition camera and monitor to let you clearly see what you want, whether it’s across the room or at your desk. The 3-in-1 flexible camera provides document reading, distance viewing, and self-viewing modes with versatile controls.

The ONYX OCR magnifies and reads aloud any document. The clear voice, magnification and high contrast makes reading so much easier. Comfortably change your focus from reading magnified texts yourself, to letting the ONYX OCR read them to you when reading becomes too tiring. Just place your document under the fixed OCR camera on the left and activate the speech function. Enjoy listening to any document as it is read aloud by a high quality voice, without straining your eyes. This four-in-one solution integrates two separate cameras: one for transforming text to speech output and one for magnifying documents and observing the room around you. This way, you can clearly see what you want, whether it is across the room or at your desk!

Turn your Microsoft® Surface Pro 7 into and magnifier and screen reader with the ONYX® Pro. The ONYX® PRO uses a simple USB cable to connect to a Surface Pro 7 and magnifies objects, text, or images. When in OCR mode, you can follow the magnified text in high-contrast colors on the tablet screen.

Operating System: Other

Additional Information:

Manufacture: Freedom Scientific

ONYX Product Family User Guides and Support: https://support.freedomscientific.com/Products/LowVision/ONYXDocumentation

Manufacture: Freedom Scientific

ONYX Product Family User Guides and Support: https://support.freedomscientific.com/Products/LowVision/ONYXDocumentation

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Open Sesame App

Sesame Enable created hands free, head control access for smartphones, tablets and computers. These solutions are used daily by those living with ALS, Spinal Cord Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis and other conditions leading to paralysis.

Operating System: Windows, iOS, Android

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: Sesame Enable (https://www.sesame-enable.com/)

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Manufacturer: Sesame Enable (https://www.sesame-enable.com/)

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OpenBook

OpenBook

OpenBook converts printed documents or graphic-based text into an electronic text format on your PC, using high-quality speech and the latest optical character recognition (OCR) technology. OpenBook is innovative software designed to enhance success for people who are blind or have low vision who need access to printed and electronic materials. OpenBook and the PEARL document camera create a complete scanning and reading system for work, home, and school. Support for Windows® 8.1 and Windows 10. Convert printed text to natural, human-like speech in many languages. Powerful optical character recognition provides editable text. Scan bound books and maintain pagination. Powerful low vision features tailor the appearance of text on the screen, including font style, size, character spacing, and colors. Lightning-fast OCR with the PEARL document camera. Automatic page capture for efficient document acquisition. Versatile document navigation and management tools maximize your productivity.

Operating System: Windows

Additional Information:

Manufacture: Freedom Scientific

User Guide: https://support.freedomscientific.com/Content/Documents/Manuals/OpenBook/OB9Manual.txt

Introduction Video

Manufacture: Freedom Scientific

User Guide: https://support.freedomscientific.com/Content/Documents/Manuals/OpenBook/OB9Manual.txt

Introduction Video

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Optelec ClearReader+

Optelec ClearReader+

Optelec ClearReader+ and ClearReader+ Basic, combining fast text-to-speech, a choice of high quality naturally sounding voices, and all in an attractive portable design. With the Optelec ClearReader+and ClearReader+ Basic accessing printed documents such as magazines, newspapers, books or a letter from a friend has never been easier. The Optelec ClearReader+ is portable and battery powered and can be used around the home, on holiday, at school or at work, making it ideal for reading a recipe in the kitchen, a book in the library, today’s newspaper in the garden or reviewing bills. The Optelec ClearReader+ Basic offers all the benefits of the ClearReader+ without the facility of on-board rechargeable batteries. The Optelec ClearReader+ is easily adjusted to playback at a more comfortable reading speed and volume.  You can even connect a separate set of headphones and listen discretely.

Optelec Compact 10 HD with Speech

Optelec Compact Series

Optelec provides the Compact family of the portable magnifiers.

The Compact 7 HD Portable Electronic Video Magnifier is a portable 7-inch widescreen video magnifier with high-definition image quality, extreme simplicity, and an attractive style. Integrating the largest screen available in the Optelec Compact product family, it is still small enough to easily carry from one location to another. The high-contrast widescreen provides an increased field of view and the ability to see even more of the material compared to traditional portable magnifiers. You can rely on the ultra-sharp high definition and auto-focus camera with a patented LED lighting system for even, glare-free illumination to deliver the best available image quality. Reading newspapers and letters or viewing photos at home, in the office, at school, or while traveling has never been easier—just point and snap for instant magnified viewing or capture an image to magnify and view later.

The Compact 6 HD Speech is more than just another electronic magnifier. Being only half an inch thick, it is a pocket-sized, 6-inch touch screen magnifier that reads texts aloud, whether it is at your desk, at a store, at home, at school, or at the office. Just point the Compact 6 HD Speech magnifier at your document, take a picture and listen as the text is read aloud.  The compact size will capture the image and read you the text in over 25 languages. With the Compact 6 HD Speech magnifier you can read magnified text in high contrast colors and view objects from a short distance.  With the 6-inch screen, you can display more on the screen and maximize readability. Comes ready to use out of the box within seconds – magnifies instantly after you turn it on. Easy Mode is user-friendly, easy to use and is the default mode. Users will only see buttons they use the most: contrast, magnification, and camera switch. In Advanced Mode, users have access to more advanced buttons and options in addition to the ‘easy’ buttons, such as the Menu and Clock. In the Settings Menu, users have the option to configure the unit to their needs, for instance, color, buttons, dark or light theme, Miracast, etc.

Compact HD is a magnifier with its large 10” screen, customizable features, intuitive operation, and full page Text-to-Speech, the Compact 10 HD Speech offers all benefits of a desktop video magnifier, but in a much smaller, foldable, and portable design. The Compact 10 HD Speech magnifies newspapers, letters, and magazines for viewing of text, pictures, and other details. Its purposely designed swing-out arm opens a whole new range of possibilities. It allows the Compact 10 HD Speech to capture full-page documents and then read them to user with one press on the touchscreen. A convenient indicator at the foot of the Compact 10 HD Speech tells user exactly where to place the document to read. Just place the document, take a snapshot, and relax while the Compact 10 HD Speech reads text to user. With the arm unfolded, user can also look at photos, view packaging and product labels, and read round cans, all while holding objects naturally in the hand.

Optima Joystick

Optima Joystick

Optima Joystick and Trackball are compact, desktop mouse alternatives that do not require fine motor skills and are suitable for a wide spectrum of computer users.
They are specifically designed to respond to the lightest touch to give accurate cursor navigation and precise targeting of objects on the computer screen while occupying the minimum amount of desk space.

Operating System: Windows, iOS, Chrome

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: Pretorian Technologies (https://www.pretorianuk.com/)

Manufacturer: Pretorian Technologies (https://www.pretorianuk.com/)

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OrCam MyEye

OrCam MyEye

OrCam MyEye is a revolutionary voice activated device that attaches to virtually any glasses. It can instantly read to you text from a book, smartphone screen or any other surface, recognize faces, help you shop on your own, work more efficiently, and live a more independent life!
OrCam MyEye conveys visual information audibly, in real-time and offline.

Operating System: Other

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: OrCam

Tutorials and Video Guide: https://www.orcam.com/en/user-area/

OrCam MyEye Introduction Video:

Manufacturer: OrCam

Tutorials and Video Guide: https://www.orcam.com/en/user-area/

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OrCam Read

OrCam Read

For people with mild low vision, reading fatigue, reading difficulties including dyslexia, and for anyone who consumes large amounts of text. OrCam Read is a first-of-its-kind handheld device with a smart camera that seamlessly reads text from any printed surface or digital screen. Enjoy the morning paper, read any book, and even read all that appears on your computer or smartphone screen.

Operating System: Other

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: OrCam

OrCam Read User Guide and Tutorial: https://www.orcam.com/en/read-user-area/ 

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Manufacturer: OrCam

OrCam Read User Guide and Tutorial: https://www.orcam.com/en/read-user-area/ 

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Osmo

Osmo

Osmo combines hands-on play and digital adventure for 21st century learning. Help your child learn the essential skills such as numbers, words, or spatial and visual problem solving skills with the play based learning activities.

Operating System: iOS

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: Tangible Play Inc.

Osmo Game Manuals:https://www.playosmo.com/en/gamemanuals/

Osmo Video Introduction:

Manufacturer: Tangible Play Inc.

Osmo Game Manuals:https://www.playosmo.com/en/gamemanuals/

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Oticon Amigo Arc

Oticon Amigo Arc

Amigo Arc is a universal neckloop receiver that acts as a bridge between an FM transmitter and the child’s hearing aid. Amigo Arc works with any instrument with a telecoil – including cochlear implants and bone anchored devices. It can also be used with headphones by children with listening or attention difficulties, to help them hear better and concentrate more easily. To the untrained eye, Amigo Arc looks much like an mp3 player. Children can show it off in one of five trendy colours – from cool white to chilli red – or conceal it completely under a shirt or sweater. Either way, it’s extremely safe to wear, thanks to a safety release that automatically opens if the neckloop should get caught on something. Amigo Arc offers easy connection to mp3 players – with a bass boost that makes music sound richer than ever. When it’s time to watch TV, children will get far more out of their favourite programmes, as the extra FM boost makes the sound quality much clearer.

Operating System: Other

Vendor: Oticon

Price Range: QAR 3,600

Arabic Language Support: Yes

Additional Information:

Manufacture: Oticon (https://www.oticon.com)

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Manufacture: Oticon (https://www.oticon.com)

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Oticon Amigo T31T30

Oticon Amigo T31, T30

Teachers want to spend their time teaching – not trying to decipher complex FM systems. Amigo transmitters make life easy. They simply turn on the transmitter, clip on the microphone and begin teaching. The transmitters send the teacher’s voice directly to the pupil, overcoming the effects of noise, distance and reverberation that can make it hard for children to hear.
There’s always lots of activity taking place in a classroom, and background noise in any form can be extremely distracting to children – but particularly to those with listening difficulties.
Amigo Star has the ability to help children conserve some of their resources to concentrate on what matters most: their learning.
Amigo Star is the latest evolution of the Amigo FM family – designed to help normal hearing children with listening difficulties concentrate better in class.
• Smooth integration: integrates with the Amigo FM system or any FM system already in place
• Comfortable and discreet: available in a range of colours with tubes and domes in various sizes
• Easy and intuitive to use: fit it to the ear, switch on, sync and start
• Robust: drop- and water- resistant

Operating System: Other

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Panda HD

Panda HD

Zoomax Panda HD with the high specification and compact design offers the most attractive advantages of a full desktop electronic magnifier,crisp image in high definition, intuitive use, space-saving and movable screen design. Equipped with high definition camera and 19″ screen, Zoomax Panda HD provides crisp image for full page reading at all levels. You can do homework, play hobbies or read letters from kids at any time. he placement and function of all knobs is based on years of low vision research, creating the most user-friendly interface accessibility. The compact structure of Panda HD fits the apartment perfectly. High contrast black and white design both on appearance and buttons catches your eyes anywhere. It is easy to reach and control for visually impaired users compared with most desktop video magnifier.

Operating System: Other

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Pappo Switch

Papoo Switch

Papoo is an adjustable, highly sensitive proximity sensor that requires no physical contact to activate.

Operating System: Other

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: MK Prosopis (Product page)

Manufacturer: MK Prosopis (Product page)

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Pearl

Pearl

The PEARL, combined with JAWS, Fusion, or OpenBook scanning and reading software, brings blind and low vision users instant portable access to printed material with an array of human-sounding voices. The folding camera deploys in seconds to connect to your PC and snap a picture of your reading material and begins reading it aloud instantly. In automatic mode, the PEARL senses motion, so it knows to snap an image and begin reading again whenever you turn a page. The PEARL sets up in seconds and folds into a compact 14”x 3”x 2 1/8” package, and zips into its protective neoprene case for maximum portability.

Operating System: Other

Additional Information:

Manufacture: Freedom Scientific

User Guide: https://support.freedomscientific.com/downloads/documentation

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Manufacture: Freedom Scientific

User Guide: https://support.freedomscientific.com/downloads/documentation

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Pebble smartwatch

Pebble Smart Watch

Allow your smart device’s to be turned into High tech alerting devices with Sound Alert. By converting any type of sound from your environment, Sound Alert can notify you by the power of visuals and vibrations to ensure your safety, security, and comfort. Using Sound Alert You Will Be Able to Choose How You Would Like To Be Notified from Vibration, Flashing Light to Smart Watch Notifications. Connect your Pebble Smart watch to the Sound Alert App through Bluetooth to receive vibrations and on screen notifications of events. The Sound Alert App is compatible with many other technologies from expanding the detection range to receiving different forms of notifications.

Operating System: Other

Vendor: Braci

Price Range: QAR 1,025

Arabic Language Support: Yes

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: rePebble (official site)

Manufacturer: rePebble (official site)

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PF200 Phone Flasher

PF200 Phone Flasher

PF200 Phone Flasher is a device designed for people with hearing impairments which notifies them whenever the phone rings. The device is powered by the phone line so it does not need battery and can be used anywhere in phone system. It notifies the user by an ultra-bright flash that spreads throughout the room whenever there is an incoming call. Furthermore, it is compatible with most phones and convenient for noisy rooms where people with low hearing cannot hear the phone ringing.

Operating System: Other

Vendor: J&R

Price Range: QAR. 84

Arabic Language Support: No

Additional Information:

Manufacture: Krown
https://krownmfg.com/shop/amplified-ringer-05-with-strobe/

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Manufacture: Krown
https://krownmfg.com/shop/amplified-ringer-05-with-strobe/

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PhoneLink

PhoneLink

You can now link an Android phone to an existing environmental controller using the Phonelink hub in combination with the versatile and easy to use Android application.
You do not need to upgrade to a new system or use a landline phone with the Phonelink.
This new innovative product from Possum enables not just Possum’s range access to a mobile but many other systems that send (IR) infra-red including Abilia’s Control Medi units and communication aids that have an infra-red output.
As well as providing a means to make and receive calls, you can also send a dedicated pre-defined message with or without location ID.
We can also trigger a voice command to open up a larger number of possibilities easily.

Operating System: Android

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: Possum

http://www.possum.co.uk/products/phonelink/

Manufacturer: Possum

http://www.possum.co.uk/products/phonelink/

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Piaf Tactile braille printer

Piaf Tactile braille printer

Piaf produces high quality tactile graphics using heat sensitive capsule paper. It is ideal for people who are blind and vision impaired. Piaf’s controlled heat source causes any black lines, letters or shapes that are drawn, printed or copied onto the capsule paper to swell. The result is an instant tactile graphic. It is especially effective when used with the Tangible Magic Paper. This paper with its superb characteristics allows the user to run it through the PIAF multiple times without compromising the quality of what has already been puffed up. This feature makes producing and handling tactile images more interactive and dynamic. Piaf is being used in a variety of educational, employment and personal settings. In early education Piaf can be used to introduce simple shapes and basic concepts; to introduce the concept of drawing and two-dimensional rendering of solid objects; to encourage students in taking the first tentative steps to expressing themselves graphically; and to teach the concepts of handwriting and signatures. Later, Piaf can be used to access graphical information in nearly all subject areas especially Mathematics and Sciences.

Operating System: Other

Additional Information:

Manufacture: HARPO PIAF (https://piaf-tactile.com/piaf/)

User Guide: https://piaf-tactile.com/docs/Piaf.pdf

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Manufacture: HARPO PIAF (https://piaf-tactile.com/piaf/)

User Guide: https://piaf-tactile.com/docs/Piaf.pdf

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Pillow Switch

Pillow Switch

A smooth and soft foam surface makes this switch suitable for head or cheek activation. Easily fastens to a pillow or wheelchair cushion with a safety pin and Velcro.

Operating System: Other

Additional Information:

Manufacturer: AbleNet (https://www.ablenetinc.com/)

Manufacturer: AbleNet (https://www.ablenetinc.com/)

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