Showing 139 items matching "assistive devices"
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Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Measuring aid, 1960-1980s
... Assistive devices...This device has a rotating pointer, hence it may have been used for balancing, measuring or alignment at the RVIB workshop. Assistive devices Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind 1 wooden board with metal attachment Measuring aid Functional object Object ...A wooden device that appears to have been used in a workshop. This device has a rotating pointer, hence it may have been used for balancing, measuring or alignment at the RVIB workshop.1 wooden board with metal attachmentassistive devices, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision AustraliaEquipment - Object, Two line Braille frame
... ...Assistive devices...Braille equipment Assistive devices 1 metal Braille frame with two lines of Braille windows and 4 small prongs to keep frame positioned correctly. ...Designed to create an impression on paper, the slate allows users to create Braille by guiding the stylus into the correct alignment to produce Braille, through the applied use of pressure that creates a depression on one size of the paper and a raised dot on the alternative side. In this example, the frame has two side hinges which allow it to sit over the paper edge, and four lines of Braille could be written.1 metal Braille frame with two lines of Braille windows and 4 small prongs to keep frame positioned correctly.braille equipment, assistive devices -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Jumbo remote
... Assistive devices...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne This jumbo remote features large, soft, 2.5 cm buttons and white writing on black backgrounds designed for easy use by the vision impaired. Assistive devices Dynalink 'Dynalink A0977' 1 jumbo silver and black remote Jumbo remote Functional object Object ...This jumbo remote features large, soft, 2.5 cm buttons and white writing on black backgrounds designed for easy use by the vision impaired. 1 jumbo silver and black remote 'Dynalink A0977'assistive devices, dynalink -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Pop Coin Minverose Limited, Coin holder, 1983
... Assistive devices...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne This coin holder has five holes for holding coins, and was designed to assist vision impaired people to store and find coins. Assistive devices Equipment Pop Coin 1 black pentagonal shaped coin holder Coin holder Functional object Object Pop Coin Minverose Limited ...This coin holder has five holes for holding coins, and was designed to assist vision impaired people to store and find coins.1 black pentagonal shaped coin holderPop Coinassistive devices, equipment -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Jonathon Paul Fitovers, Fitover glasses, 199
... Assistive devices...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. Assistive devices Equipment 1 pair of black fitover glasses Fitover glasses Functional object Object Jonathon Paul Fitovers ...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 -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Tactile tape measure, 200
... Assistive devices...The 150cm tape is marked by small eyelets at every cm, medium eyelets at 5 cm and two eyelets at every 10cm. Assistive devices Recreation 1 white measuring tape with black markings and numbers including tactile raised eyelets Tactile tape measure Functional object Object ...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 -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Auguste Raymond, Jumbo watch, 200
... Assistive devices...All timepieces are genuine Swiss made watches, assembly by hand in their premises. Assistive devices ARSA 1 jumbo black and white watch Jumbo watch Functional object Object Auguste Raymond ...This ARSA low vision jumbo quartz unisex watch is black mat aluminium with black face of 34 mm and 12 white figures and black leather strap. Auguste Reymond has now been the leading Swiss manufacturer for forty years in the field of Braille and low vision watches, distributing ARSA timepieces all over the world, in cooperation with all major associations dedicated to the support of the visually impaired. All timepieces are genuine Swiss made watches, assembly by hand in their premises.1 jumbo black and white watchassistive devices, arsa -
Vision AustraliaEquipment - Object, Mat making needle
... Assistive devices...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne 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. Assistive devices Employment 'Made in England' 1 long, curved, thick metal needle Mat making needle Equipment Object ...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 -
Vision AustraliaEquipment - Object, Sensory Tools, a division of Robotron Group, Talking compass, 20
... Assistive devices...Weight: 61 grams. Assistive devices Orientation and mobility 1 semi-transparent light-blue oval shape compass with blue nylon, plaited wrist strap Talking compass Equipment Object Sensory Tools, a division of Robotron Group ...The C2 Talking Compass is a miniature hand-held battery-operated eight-point compass with digitized voice output. At the top of the compass there is the speaker and the activation button. A three-position slide switch on the side is used to switch the compass off (central position) and select one of the two in-built languages or voices. The compass pronounces the eight compass points in clear digitised speech. It represents an excellent mobility tool for an active blind or vision-impaired person. Unobtrusive, light-weight and reliable, it augments it's user's orientation sense, and contributes to his or her safety and self-confidence. The compass relies on 2 x 12V batteries. Weight: 61 grams.1 semi-transparent light-blue oval shape compass with blue nylon, plaited wrist strapassistive devices, orientation and mobility -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Electronic watch, 198
... Assistive devices...The watch is attached to a metal key-ring on chain. Assistive devices Audio equipment "Talking" on front of watch 1 black rectangle with grey button and LCD display Electronic watch Functional object Object ...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 -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Fitover glasses with case, 199
... Assistive devices...This pair and case is labeled with the RSB logo and 'Royal Society for the Blind'. Assistive devices Royal Society for the Blind On both glasses and case: RSB The Royal Society for the Blind (with logo) 1 pair of black fitover glasses with soft case Fitover glasses with case Functional object Object ...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 -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, American Printing House for the Blind, 30 cm flexible ruler
... Assistive devices...For ages 3 & up. Assistive devices APH 1 white ruler with black large print numbers, black measurement indicators and braille 30 cm flexible ruler Functional object Object American Printing House 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 -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Royal National Institute for the Blind, Tactile yellow ruler
... Assistive devices...There are non-slip pads on the back of the ruler. Assistive devices Royal National Institute for the Blind RNIB LT21 (on back) 1 yellow ruler with black large print numbers and black measurement indicators Tactile yellow ruler Functional object Object Royal National Institute for the Blind ...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 -
Vision AustraliaContainer - Object, Quanterron Inc, Seven day pill reminder with large print and Braille
... Assistive devices...Braille is included to indicate the letter of each day. Assistive devices Quanterron A single letter on top of each compartment in large font: S M T W T F S Plastic box with seven compartments Seven day pill reminder with large print and Braille Container Object Quanterron Inc ...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 -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Eschenback, Hand held magnifier
... Assistive devices...The magnifier can be detached to replace the globe or exchanged for a different strength. Assistive devices Ecshenbach 6/100 on magnifier Cream and black handle with a black button to turn on light and a detachable magnifying glass attached at top. ...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 -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Plastic magnifier
... Assistive devices...Left hand side has binding and hole to allow magnifier to be placed in folder. Assistive devices Ecshenbach Large plastic sheet with brown top Plastic magnifier Functional object Object ...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 -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Magnifier lenses
... Assistive devices...Magnification and manufacturer not known. Assistive devices Association for the Blind Plastic attached to metal posts with clips Magnifier lenses Functional object Object ...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 -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Enschenbach, Stand magnifier
... Assistive devices...They are often used by jewellers and are held close to the eye. Assistive devices Ecshenbach Clear plastic tube with magnifier at one end and attached to a red cord Stand magnifier Functional object Object Enschenbach ...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 -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Rotary, Measuring tape
... Assistive devices...Eyelets are placed at every number between 0 and 10, then at 10 centimeter intervals. Assistive devices Rotary Rotary 1.5 Futuba Measure 1 white measuring tape with red markings and numbers including tactile raised eyelets inside cream round container Measuring tape Functional object Object Rotary ...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 -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Ditta Fenzo Martinelli, INFILA needle threader
... Assistive devices...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. Assistive devices Ditta Fenzo Martinelli 'INFILA' in gold writing on the front 'INFILA A60 Automatico Automatic needle threader' in blue on the back Blue plastic rectangle with two insert tubes and two white push tabs, a leaflet of multilingual instructions and a needle INFILA needle threader Functional object Object Ditta Fenzo Martinelli ...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 -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Automatic needle threader with thread cutter
... Assistive devices...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. Assistive devices Hong Kong "Needle threader" in red on one side and an image of a female holding a needle threader on the reverse 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 Automatic needle threader with thread cutter Functional object Object ...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 -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Smiths, One hour timer
... Assistive devices...The case is fitted with rubber feet. Assistive devices Smiths White base with black circle with braille upon it and a hard plastic white dial in the middle One hour timer Functional object Object Smiths ...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 -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, PSB Engineering, Yellow liquid sensor
... Assistive devices...Handy magnets on the back of the unit allow for easy storage on fridge or other metal object. Assistive devices Equipment Yellow plastic round container with blue base and four yellow wires Yellow liquid sensor Functional object Object PSB Engineering ...The Liquid 2 Level Sensor is an aid for people with vision impairment to fill cups and glasses with 2 levels of liquid. The unit simply hangs over the side of a cup or glass with the probes on the inside. Ideal for making a cup of tea or coffee with milk. Simply pour in your hot water stopping when a pulsating tone is heard. Pour in milk stopping when a continuous tone is heard. Your cup is now filled to approximately 15mm from the top and ready to drink. Can also be used as a single level sensor such as for non-mixed drinks. Handy magnets on the back of the unit allow for easy storage on fridge or other metal object.Yellow plastic round container with blue base and four yellow wiresassistive devices, equipment -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Magnifying glass
... Assistive devices...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Glass and silver metallic magnifying glass with a circular lens and a moulded cylindrical metal handle. Assistive devices Association for the Blind Silver coloured metal magnifying glass Magnifying glass Functional object Object ...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 -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Spectacles
... Assistive devices...These glasses were donated from the Kooyong Low Vision Clinic, who used and sold them to clients until the 1980's. Assistive devices Association for the Blind Green cardboard box holding a pair of silver spectacles Spectacles Functional object Object ...Pair of spectacles made of small circular thick lenses and long silver bendable arms. Price of $43.70 handwritten on the inside of the box. These glasses were donated from the Kooyong Low Vision Clinic, who used and sold them to clients until the 1980's. Green cardboard box holding a pair of silver spectaclesassistive devices, association for the blind -
Vision AustraliaEquipment - Object, Peter Tilling Plastics Ltd, Brynolf pocket counter
... Assistive devices...The counting frame can be used as a knitting row counter or to add sums of money. Assistive devices Peter Tilling Plastics "Brynolf pocket counter made for Royal National Institute for the Blind by Peter Tilling Plastics Ltd" on front of counter. ...Each column has white dots on it which is used to count numbers. The counting frame can be used as a knitting row counter or to add sums of money. A black rectangle with four plastic movable columns"Brynolf pocket counter made for Royal National Institute for the Blind by Peter Tilling Plastics Ltd" on front of counter. "Royal National Institute for the Blind Brynolf Pocket Counter Catalogue No. 9484" on box.assistive devices, peter tilling plastics -
Vision AustraliaEquipment - Object, Set squares
... Assistive devices...Marked: Chinese inscriptions on the set squares. Assistive devices Association for the Blind 3 orange set square with Braille, 3 red tipped pins and an orange perforator Set squares Equipment Object ...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 -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, Silver Braille watch
... Assistive devices...Back of watch also opens to reveal a secondary compartment. Assistive devices David Williams Metal clock with Braille numbers Silver Braille watch Functional object Object ...A metal circle fob watch with cover. Raised dots and columns and clock hands indicate time. Manufacturer of watch is marked inside other cover of watch with a number 541927. Belonged to David Williams, born 1850's, and item was passed down through the family. Back of watch also opens to reveal a secondary compartment. Metal clock with Braille numbersassistive devices, david williams -
Vision AustraliaEquipment - Object, Data Acquisition Ltd, Rain warning device
... Assistive devices...It was designed so that when placed outdoors would emit a noise at the first drop of rain, enabling vision impaired people to retrieve their washing from the line. Assistive devices Royal National Institute for the Blind Rain warning device Made for the Royal National Institute for the Blind by Data Acquisition Ltd A price sticker reads: $49. 1 plastic box with metal plate Rain warning device Equipment Object Data Acquisition Ltd ...A battery operated device that is rectangular in shape with a sensor plate on top and an on/off switch on one end. At the other end is a round lid that screws off to allow a round 9 volt battery to be inserted. It was designed so that when placed outdoors would emit a noise at the first drop of rain, enabling vision impaired people to retrieve their washing from the line. 1 plastic box with metal plateRain warning device Made for the Royal National Institute for the Blind by Data Acquisition Ltd A price sticker reads: $49.assistive devices, royal national institute for the blind -
Vision AustraliaContainer - Object, Mediset dose dispensing aid
... Assistive devices...Includes child resistant safety lock and on back of inside of container cardboard lift out to list medicine and dosage. Assistive devices Mediset Grid table on front as follows: Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat (along top) 7am-9am, 11am-1pm, 4pm-6pm, 9pm-11pm (on left hand side of box) 1, 2, 3, 4 (repeated between compartments) Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Bedtime (on right hand side of box) On reverse of box is a table that can be filled in: Prescription for Medicine, Dosage, Number of tablets, Doctor Clear plastic box with red frontage with days and times of day marked Mediset dose dispensing aid Container Object ...A plastic pill container which stores a week's worth of tablets divided by times of the day, each time of the day and day of the week is brailled on the box. Includes child resistant safety lock and on back of inside of container cardboard lift out to list medicine and dosage. Clear plastic box with red frontage with days and times of day markedGrid table on front as follows: Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat (along top) 7am-9am, 11am-1pm, 4pm-6pm, 9pm-11pm (on left hand side of box) 1, 2, 3, 4 (repeated between compartments) Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Bedtime (on right hand side of box) On reverse of box is a table that can be filled in: Prescription for Medicine, Dosage, Number of tablets, Doctorassistive devices, mediset
