The PenFriend™ is an award winning (2010 Canadian Institute For The Blind) design which enables people with a visual impairment or learning disability to easily record their own labels for a wide range of products around the home - including music, films, toys, toiletries, kitchen items and accessories such as school bags, lunch boxes and food. Simply place the label on the item that needs to be identified, hold down the record button, touch the label and record a message. Each label is uniquely numbered so that it can recognise the individual recording - to play back simply touch the label with PenFriend™ and listen. The PenFriend™ can also download MP3 files such as music and books - up to 70 hours of recordings can be stored. 100 labels included plus handy neck cord. Additional packs of 380 labels available separately.
The Penfriend™ has a large number of uses! • School or college
• Kitchen: food packets, use by dates, cooking instructions • Bathroom: toiletries and medications • In purse or wallet: credit cards and bank notes • Around the home: CD/film collections, clothing washing instructions, shopping lists
Can also be used with children who have complex needs, who like to hear and discover lots of different sounds and hear their own voice. Carer or Teacher can make lots of recordings and place them in a book which the child can access either by themselves if they are able to hold the pen over the labels, or with assistance. 70 hours recording time. Dimensions: Weight: 80g (4oz). Length: 155mm (6").
This keyboard has been developed in association with the RNIB to be suitable for those with low vision and is also helpful for people who are not familiar with a keyboard layout. The large yellow print on black provides the highest contrast and the three white keys help by giving an instant positioning reference. With a USB and PS2 connector provided, it is suitable for most PCs. Dimensions: W450 x D170mm (173
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3 MEM-X Memory Aid Pendant
This memory aid pendant is used to assist, support or reassure a young person. Record personalised messages or instructions and set the date and time for play back. An alert tone will prompt user to press the pendant button at the set time, telling the user in a familiar pre-recorded voice, all they have to do at that time, from special events to taking medication. Ideal for use in school or college or when living independently. Store up to 90 messages, each up to 10 seconds in length. Requires 1 x AAA battery included. Dimensions: L116 x W37 x D15mm (41 Code
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Designed to help a parent or carer ensure the safety of a child or young person with special needs. The Memo Minder Plus is a two directional movement sensor, which announces a pre-recorded (by user, carer or family member) message when a child or young person walks past. Can be used as a reminder aid or to discourage a young person from leaving the house without supervision. It senses the direction of movement and can play two separate messages according to whether movement is detected from the left or right. Also useful for young adults living independently who may suffer from cognitive difficulties. In this instance the Memo Minder can be placed next to the front door to remind the young person to remember their key when they go out or to lock the door behind them when they enter the house. Easily wall mountable. Requires 3 x AA batteries (included). Dimensions: H66 x W113 x D37mm (21
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5 Jumbo TV Remote Control
Extra large (28cm/11") with large print buttons. Ideal for those with poor dexterity, learning disabilities or impaired vision. It is also a universal remote that can replace up to 6 standard remotes. Compatible with all major TV, DVD brands, satellite and cable receivers such as Sky and AV amplifiers. Includes standard functions such as volume, channels etc. plus many extras including Teletext and Fastext. Easy set up - instructions included. Requires 2 x AA batteries (not included). Dimensions: W125 x L280 x D25mm (5 x 11 x 1").