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Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Duxbury Braille Translator (DBT) is a Braille translation software for Windows and Apple that takes files and converts the text into braille. The software an translate from print to braille or braille to print in over 170 languages.

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Sells assistive technology devices and equipment by mail order. Products include tools for those with: * Deaf * Hard of Hearing * Vision loss * Mobility issues * Health and rehabilitation * Household accessibility

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Provides free equipment and training to people with both significant vision and hearing loss who meet disability and income guidelines. There is a wide range of equipment available. Some examples include: * Accessories like specialized keyboards, mounts, switches, headsets, and other support devices * Braille devices * Computers * Mobile devices * Screen readers * Signalers * Software * Smartphones * Tablets Professionals in each state determine the equipment needed by an individual.

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Sells a wide range of products to aid those with low vision, blindness, and a deaf-blind combination. They feature a catalog of items searchable by categories such as blindness, low vision or learning disabilities. Product information is provided under the topics: * Blindness * Low Vision * Product support

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Provided specialized materials, products, and services needed for education and life. Products and services to further the independence of people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired. These include: * Accessible books and magazines in braille, large print, and audio formats * Educational products for students and adults learning braille and other technologies to help with vision problems and education * Accessible tests * Accessible audio * Tactile graphics * Indoor navigation tools * Independent living products * Production of custom accessible media, such as braille menus * Products to support work

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Sells adaptive equipment for use in daily life, to help people who are blind or have low vision. The assistive technology helps individuals to retain or regain their independence in reading, writing and hobbies such as craft work or sewing. Products include: * Magnifiers - stand or handheld, lighted * Daily living aids - cooking, games, hobbies, clocks, health products, etc. * Video and hand-held magnifiers * Large print phones, clocks, keyboards * Braille products

This program provides medical equipment/supplies and/or assistive technology at no cost for a certain loan period. The items available can vary by program, and may include Durable Medical Equipment (DME). MORE INFORMATION Used durable medical equipment is available for use 'as is' by community members. * Inventory varies but walkers, wheel chairs, canes, shower benches, commodes are generally available, as well as a variety of other equipment. Provides free assistive equipment to seniors with low vision * Equipment includes lighted and pocket magnifiers, large-print items, indoor and outdoor sunglasses

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Lighthouse Center for Vital Living provides: * Assessment, training and technical assistance services * Device loans and demonstrations Assistive technologies include: * Safety monitoring systems * Medication management systems * Assistive or Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices * Computers * Tablets * Smartphones or specialized phones for people with vision loss or hearing loss * Mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs or canes * Ramps * Grab bars

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Promotes the literacy of blind children through braille and to provide access to information that empowers blind people to actively engage in work, family, and community affairs. Sells books written in a combination of print and braille: * Bumpy Basics: Collection of board books for toddlers * Children's books subscription service * Great Expectations: Picture books for blind kids * Science and Technology program: Books about science for children * Books for adults * Braille ebooks (eBraille)

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Sells equipment that helps people with disabilities to complete tasks and access computer technology. Offers these categories: * Learning and instruction * Vision aids * Hearing aids * Ability switches * Speech and communication * Mobility aids * Sensory and motor skills * Computer accessibility * Daily living aids

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Lighthouse Center for Vital Living provides: * Assessment, training and technical assistance services * Device loans and demonstrations Assistive technologies include: * Safety monitoring systems * Medication management systems * Assistive or Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices * Computers * Tablets * Smartphones or specialized phones for people with vision loss or hearing loss * Mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs or canes * Ramps * Grab bars

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE INFORMATION Assists individuals of all ages in reaching their personal goals through assessment and training. Instruction can take place on-site in Grand Forks, in the home, on the job, or wherever an individual may need guidance. Provides programs at the School for the Blind for all ages from infants - adults. Program areas of instruction, evaluation, or consultation include: * Adaptive Aids * Adjustment with vision loss discussions * Braille * Daily living skills * Orientation and mobility * Vocational and career * Technology * Recreation and leisure Regional outreach program includes: * Vision Resource Center * Braille Access Center * The Store * In-service trainings and presentations * Golden guide videos

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Offers a wide variety of assistive technology communication products as an authorized distributor for a wide variety of brands and products. Products are adapted for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, blind or have speech impairments. Categories include: * Alerting system * Loop systems * Mobile device accessories * Personal listening * Smart devices * Speech aids * Amplified Telephones * Vibrating clocks and watches * Vision products

Provides financial help to people with a health condition or disability so that they can pay medical bills or other expenses related to health care. MORE INFORMATION Helps people who have no other resources obtain a basic pair of eyeglasses. Provides a basic pair of single or lined bifocal lenses at no cost to the client.

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION A provider of computer-based speech software and hardware products for people with visual and reading impairments. Products include: * Speech Synthesizers * ZoomText magnification and reading program software * ZoomText Image Reader (document camera) Also offers computer accessories for the visually impaired.

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE INFORMATION Provides a full low-vision assessment, as well as the provision of eyeglasses that are tailored to enable the wearer to complete a specific activity that's important to them.

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Sells computer programs and tools to help read and write, including: * Read & Write - Makes the web, documents and files more accessible * Speech Stream - Offers reading, writing and math support functions * Equato - Create mathematical equations, formulas, graphs by typing, handwriting or dictating any expression * OrbitNote - Transforms and interacts with documents

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Sells products for independent living including: * Hard of hearing * Vision * Deaf * Medical * Mobility * Household * Technology

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Sells assistive technology products for deaf and hard of hearing people, including: * Amplified telephones * Captioned telephones * Signaling systems * Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms * Weather alert systems * Cell phone amplifiers * Loud alarm clocks * TV listening devices * Personal amplifiers for hearing loss * Personal sound amplifier products * Infrared and Frequency Modulation Assistive Listening systems * Hearing aid accessories * Amplified stethoscopes * Text telephones * Tinnitus Maskers * Speech amplifiers * Books, media related to hearing loss, deaf culture and American Sign Language (ASL) * Low vision products * Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance products

Offers assistive technology devices and adaptive equipment that can help people with disabilities communicate, increase their mobility and live more comfortably. Learn more about assistive technology costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Offers products for anyone who is blind or experiencing vision loss: * Long white canes * Talking watches and clocks * Print and Braille writing aids * Magnifiers * Medical devices * Household and kitchen tools The product catalog is available by email request in print or Braille. A free Braille writing slate and stylus is available with an application. The White Cane Program offers a free cane, as often as every six months.

Blind or visually impaired support services offer direct support to people who are blind, deaf-blind or with low vision. Programs may teach Independent Living Skills (ILS) to people with a visual impairment. MORE INFORMATION Provides a full low-vision assessment, as well as the provision of eyeglasses that are tailored to enable the wearer to complete a specific activity that's important to them.