White plastic clock with attached power cord. On the face of the clock the numbers 3, 6, 9 and 12 are raised and braille dots mark the numbers in between. There are three clock handles with braille on two of the handles. On the back of the clock the alarm and time functions have raised diagrams to assist the user.White plastic clock with 2 black plastic and 1 white plastic handsMetamecassistive devices, metamec

A silver, square clock with words"1MHOF swiss". Raised, golden dots indicate time blocks. Stored in a blue box, this travel clock could be propped up when the case was opened. Metal clock housed inside blue travel case1MHofassistive devices, swiss

A golden, red and white clock in the shape of a circle. Raised dots indicate time blocks. There is a golden stage attached to the clock. On the face of the clock, the make of clock is unclear, at the bottom of the face of the clock are the words 'alarm 8 days'.Metal clock with Braille and printed numbersassistive devices, swiss

Circular shaped pocket watch in a gold case, with silver hour and minute hands. Numerals written in black with braille markings. Metal clock with Braille and printed numbers'Hymoser Incarbloc' on face of watchbraille and talking book library, assistive devices

Circular shaped pocket watch in a silver case, with black hour and minute hands. Numerals written in black with raised markings at each number.Metal clock with Braille and printed numbers'17 jewels' and 'faB' on clock faceassistive devices, braille

The travel pass was used by Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board to ascertain that the bearer was indeed a blind person and entitled to free travel. This example was numbered 1641 and was issued in the name of Mr N.L. Walker. It outlines that the Pass is issued on the condition that the holder opens and shows same to the Conductor on each trip whether requested to do so or not.1 near square travel pass with pale green cloth cover and black text On the rear is the symbol of the MMTBmelbourne and metropolitan tramways board, association for the blind

The travel pass was used by Victorian Railways to ascertain that the bearer was indeed a blind person and entitled to free travel. This example was numbered 1741 and was issued in the name of Mr N.L. Walker. It outlines that the pass is used by a blind person for free travel on suburban journeys and half price fares on country or intersystem journeys.1 rectangular travel pass with red cloth cover and black textvictorian railways, association for the blind

The Fitover sunglasses are designed to be worn directly over your prescription glasses. This wrap-around style blocks light from above and both sides which can benefit, alleviate and prevent many symptoms of common eye diseases by providing 100% UVA/UBA protection from harmful UV rays. 1 pair of black fitover glassesassistive devices, equipment

This tape measure is designed to indicate measurements by feel. The 150cm tape is marked by small eyelets at every cm, medium eyelets at 5 cm and two eyelets at every 10cm. 1 white measuring tape with black markings and numbers including tactile raised eyeletsassistive devices, recreation

This small Braille teaching cube attached to a keyring can be used to make the shapes of Braille characters. The surface of cube is studded with large black rivets and when the three main parts of it are rotated, the shapes of a single braille character can be seen and felt. The cube features raised dots in 3 independently revolving sections. These can be turned to form different Braille letters for teaching purposes. 1 bright yellow Braille keyring cube with black dots on itbraille equipment, education aids and devices

This mat making needle was used by visually impaired workers in the mat making workshop at the Royal Victorian for the Blind Institute during the binding of mats in conjunction with a leather sewing palm to protect their palms. 1 long, curved, thick metal needle'Made in England'assistive devices, employment

Black plastic rectangular watch with digital display and grey button on front, with the word "Talking" on front. On the back are three small buttons labelled "Mode", "Hr." "Min". The watch is attached to a metal key-ring on chain. 1 black rectangle with grey button and LCD display"Talking" on front of watchassistive devices, audio equipment

The Fitover sunglasses are designed to be worn directly over your prescription glasses. This wrap-around style blocks light from above and both sides which can benefit, alleviate and prevent many symptoms of common eye diseases by providing 100% UVA/UBA protection from harmful UV rays. This pair and case is labeled with the RSB logo and 'Royal Society for the Blind'.1 pair of black fitover glasses with soft caseOn both glasses and case: RSB The Royal Society for the Blind (with logo)assistive devices, royal society for the blind

A 30 cm, flexible ruler with marked numbers and Braille. Sticker on the back of the ruler (since lost): "30cm flexible ruler, Cat No 1-03030, American Printing House for the Blind. Louisville. KY 40206-0085. For ages 3 & up. 1 white ruler with black large print numbers, black measurement indicators and brailleassistive devices, aph

30 cm tactile yellow ruler with black marking every 5 centimeters with raised markings, has two different edges - straight and notched. The straight edge can be used for measuring and drawing, and the notched edge designed to help place pins when creating charts and graphs or using a compass. There are non-slip pads on the back of the ruler. 1 yellow ruler with black large print numbers and black measurement indicatorsRNIB LT21 (on back)assistive devices, royal national institute for the blind

A seven day reminder pill box, a clear rectangular plastic box with the letters in blue "SMTWTFS". Braille is included to indicate the letter of each day. Plastic box with seven compartmentsA single letter on top of each compartment in large font: S M T W T F Sassistive devices, quanterron

Hand held cream coloured plastic optical magnifier with small globe inset under lenses. The black button on handle turns globe, which is powered by batteries, on and off. The magnifier can be detached to replace the globe or exchanged for a different strength. Cream and black handle with a black button to turn on light and a detachable magnifying glass attached at top.6/100 on magnifierassistive devices, ecshenbach

Plastic magnfier, flat on one side concave on the other side. Left hand side has binding and hole to allow magnifier to be placed in folder.Large plastic sheet with brown topassistive devices, ecshenbach

Two clear heavy duty plastic magnifier lenses rectangular in shape, one lens is larger than the other, the lens is flat on one side and convex on the other. A silver metal attachment for spectacles possibly is screwed to the middle of the lens. Magnification and manufacturer not known. Plastic attached to metal posts with clipsassistive devices, association for the blind

A stand magnifier or loupe is a small magnification device used to see small details more closely. Unlike a magnifying glass the loupe doesn't have a handle but stands on the page to enlarge text or images. The lens is cylindrical and protected by casing. They are often used by jewellers and are held close to the eye. Clear plastic tube with magnifier at one end and attached to a red cordassistive devices, ecshenbach

A retractable tape measure inside a cream disc. On the front of the tape measure is a round red sticker. In the middle of the sticker is a red button for retracting tape measure. Eyelets are placed at every number between 0 and 10, then at 10 centimeter intervals. 1 white measuring tape with red markings and numbers including tactile raised eyelets inside cream round containerRotary 1.5 Futuba Measureassistive devices, rotary

This device allows easy threading of needles with ease. Place the needle in the most suitable casing (either white or black edged) then wrap the thread along the base of the groove. Push the corresponding white knob across slowly and pull the thread that appears on the other side slowly until the shorter end appears, and the needle is threaded.Blue plastic rectangle with two insert tubes and two white push tabs, a leaflet of multilingual instructions and a needle'INFILA' in gold writing on the front 'INFILA A60 Automatico Automatic needle threader' in blue on the backassistive devices, ditta fenzo martinelli

This device allows easy threading of needles with ease. Place the needle in the casing then wrap the thread across the groove. Press the button down gently but firmly and pull the thread that appears on the other side slowly until the shorter end appears, and the needle is threaded.Red plastic rectangle with one insert tubes and one white push tabs, a leaflet of instructions and a white stand to place the threader on"Needle threader" in red on one side and an image of a female holding a needle threader on the reverseassistive devices, hong kong

Each five minute period is indicated on the embossed setting dial by two dots and the first quarter hour is additionally marked to show the individual minutes. The case is fitted with rubber feet. White base with black circle with braille upon it and a hard plastic white dial in the middleassistive devices, smiths

Glass and silver metallic magnifying glass with a circular lens and a moulded cylindrical metal handle.Silver coloured metal magnifying glassassistive devices, association for the blind

A gold bronze plastic case with zip containing 3 braille set squares with 3 pins and perforator. Set squares made from yellow plastic. Marked: Chinese inscriptions on the set squares. 3 orange set square with Braille, 3 red tipped pins and an orange perforatorassistive devices, association for the blind

Articles in annual report include: "President's Report: Our year" "Our volunteers" "Our customers", "Our Blind members", "Our donors", "Our staff", "Our service", "Treasurer's report". This year was the first time that an audio described performance was held.1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records

Articles in annual report include: President's Report: First in line. Profiles include "At Home on the Farm", "A New Day Dawns", "Two Little Maids from School", "Peer's Progress". Yearly update subjects include Volunteers, Blind members' report, Services updates, Executive Director's report: Progress Despite Recession, Treasurer's report: Costs Controlled, Financial statement, Donors, Office holders.1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records