TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

FUN LEARNING

1 Toodle Tiles is a fun, educational computer game for students five years and up. Based on the tile matching game of mahjong, Toodle Tiles features high-contrast colors and simple designs. Toodle Tiles provides practice in visual scanning, visual memory, and listening skills. Blind students can play the game with audio cues. For information, call 800-223-1839 or visit the website, www.aph.org.

AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR THE BLIND

HELPFUL INFORMATION

2 Lighthouse International has introduced a new consumer kit, "Living Better at Home: A Guide for People with Vision Loss," which includes practical information about eye diseases and treatments. Information on making daily living easier and safer for people with vision loss is also included. Free kits can be obtained by calling 212-821-9567.

LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL

BRIGHT ILLUMINATION

3 Eschenbach's easyPOCKET is a small, illuminated magnifier for use in restaurants and other dimly lit locations. The easyPOCKET features a unique 50×46mm aspheric/diffractive hybrid lens that is distortion-free and only 3mm thick. Bright illumination is provided by new SMD LED technology that never needs to be changed. For more information, call 800-487-5389.

ESCHENBACH OPTIK OF AMERICA

TEN MAGNIFIER MODELS

4 Bierley Electronic Magnifiers are a great addition to any household because they do many of the jobs that CCTV and optical magnifiers can't do. Often purchased as a gift for loved ones, the sales possibilities are only limited by one's imagination. There are 10 models to choose from. Visit the website, www.bierley.com.

BIERLEY ASSOCIATES

FLIPPERS AND MORE

5 In our aging society, the need for Prescription Medical Filters is increasing astronomically. For diagnostic purposes, Chadwick Optical offers Flippers and Trial Rings singly or in assortments of filters customized to your client base and geographic area. These products round out Chadwick's extensive array of Low Vision Devices. Visit www.chadwickoptical.com for information..

CHADWICK OPTICAL

LIGHT MANAGEMENT

6 NoIR offers light management for the visually impaired to maximize functional vision, increase mobility, enhance contrast, and provide relief from light sensitivity, glare, and discomfort. The NoIR Low Vision Filter System is also available in face-forming standalone children's styles, delivering affordable ultraviolet, visible, and infrared protection to the young and old alike. Call 800-521-9746 for more information.

NOIR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES

MORE APPEALING

7 Concept Bino, available in +6, +8, +10, and +12D, utilizes lens technology that provides cosmetically appealing, thinner lenses without losing vision quality. They can be ordered with the patient's prescription and every pair has both hard coating and anti-reflective mcoating. For more information, contact Vision Advantage International, Inc., at 877-847-2381 or www.visonadvantage.net.

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