Computer & Assistive Technology for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons

The following companies focus on software/hardware products, which enable visually impaired / blind individuals to operate computers. These companies may be able to assist you in locating software / hardware for other types of disabilities.

Freedom Scientific Blind/Low Vision Group
11800 31st Court
North St. Petersburg, FL 33716
(800) 444-4443 (Toll free in U.S. and Canada)
Phone: (727) 803-8000
Fax: (727) 803-8001 
Website: www.freedomsci.com/ (exit DHFS)

"Freedom Scientific's" mission is to change the world for people with sensory and learning disabilities by creating innovative assistive technology products and solutions.

This webpage will provide you with information about "JAWS," "Magic," "Openbook," "Braille & Speak," and so much more (Freedom Scientific has merged with Henter-Joyce, Blazie and Arkenstone).

Humanware, Inc.
6244 King Road
Loomis, Ca 95650
Phone: (800) 722-3393
Website: www.humanware.com (exit DHFS)

Humanware, Inc. specializes in assistive technology for persons who have difficulties reading print due to blindness, low vision, or learning and/or reading disabilities.

They strive to maintain a strong emphasis on reading, writing, and general literacy through information access and management hardware, software and support services.

Their solutions include:

• complete computer systems for information access
• BrailleNote, VoiceNote, Windows CE-based personal notetakers
• Braille terminals including the revolutionary new Braille Voyager with Tieman Express macro editor
• screen reading programs including JAWS for Windows, Window-Eyes, Dolphin, and ALVA
• Braille embossers
• the MB Pro Braille writer
• Kurzweil scan and read systems
• and a whole lot more.

Last Revised: September 08, 2006