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Description

Holders and Big Print Cards
Company: Enrichments
Phone: 800-323-5547
Model: 9431-02
Price: $10.75

horizontal plastic card holder with three large-type playing cards held upright, easily viewable

Description:
Helps one focus on the game. Place the easy-to-read cards in one of two 10 inch plastic holders. Ideal for one-handed uses.

2X TV Magnifying Glasses
Company: Independent Living Aids
Phone: 800-537-2118
Model: 810234
Price: $49.95

magnifying glasses with adjustable lenses and neck cord

Description:
These lightweight glasses will make your TV screen and everything on it appear twice as large. They are not designed for close-up use, so you must sit at least 3 feet away from the TV set in order to get best results. Each side can be individually focused to suit your own needs.

Automatic Card Shuffler
Company:
North Coast Functional Supplies
Phone: 8002357054
Model: NC29100
Price: $12.95

Mechanical playing card shuffler with lower slot to store decks

Description:
Quickly shuffle one or two decks of cards with the Automatic Card Shuffler. Easy to operate. Requires two "C" batteries. Click HERE to see a demonstration of this device.

Braille Dominoes
Company: Enrichments
Phone: 800-323-5547
Model: GB-01
Price: $15.95

box of dominoes

Description:
This game set is laminated in Braille.

Community Guides
Company:
Attainment Co., Inc.
Phone: 800-327-4269
Model:  Discontinued (?)
Price: $22.00

5 booklets, one open showing pictures of food items

Description:
This guide helps people with disabilities live independently.

Designer Backgammon
Company: Independent Living Aides
Phone: 800-537-211
Model: GAM150*
Price: $28.95

Backgammon board with pegged playing pieces and holes on board to position the pieces in play

Description:
The board design is textured, there are holes to hold the pieces and each set of pieces is a different shape.

EZC Playing Cards
Company: Independent Living Aides
Phone: 800-537-2118
Model: 305500
Price: $4.50

horizontal plastic card holder with three large-type playing cards held upright, easily viewable

Description:
Not only were these playing cards especially designed for easy viewing, but they were tested and highly approved by individuals with visual impairments. The hearts and diamonds have deep red backgrounds and the spades and clubs are black. Both have crisp white numbers and suit markers. We find they are not only pleasant and easy to see, but very "comfortable" to play with and (hopefully) bring you good luck.

Large Print Crossword Puzzles and Search & Find Set
Company: Independent Living Aids
Phone: 800-537-2118
Model: 205554
Price: $12.00

Large Print Crossword Puzzle book

Description:
This set, 2 Search & Find and 2 Crossword Puzzle, provides hours of pleasure.  

Large Print Bingo Cards
Company: Independent Living Aids
Phone: 800-537-2118
Model: 118743
Price: $9.95

Large Print Bingo Card with large, easy to read numbers

Description:
The numbers on these large heavy-duty bingo card are 5/8" high. They are black against a white background, making them easy to find when your numbers are called.  

Visually Imparied Athletic Association Bell Basketball Package
Company: Independent Living Aids
Phone: 800-537-2118
Model: 108420
Price: $39.95

Description:
This package includes a regulation size and weight Wilson basketball with internal bells that ring whenever it is in motion. Also supplied is a buzzer (Goal Locator) in a pouch that can be placed on the basket, and an extra bell to attach to the net so that it rings when the ball goes through it. 

Please Note:
These lists contains items which can be found in this lab. It should not be considered a comprehensive list of all assistive technology products or that the products listed will meet the needs of an individual. Consultation with an assistive technology specialist should be considered prior to the purchase of any product.