Suppliers and sources of equipment and other resources for students with vision impairments are listed alphabetically below. Contact details and a brief description of products and services are included. Where available, suppliers and sites in Victoria, Australia are provided. When making international calls to Australia, dial +61(2), +61(3), +61(7) or +61(8).
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
| Company and Contact Details |
Products/Services |
| ABC Shop |
Audio CDs to purchase |
| AbilityHub |
Website with information relating to access technology |
| AbilityNet www.abilitynet.org.uk/myway/ |
"Computer MY Way" - using Windows XP accessibility features, shortcuts, customising the computer etc |
| Academic Software |
Software for learning/communication |
| Access Technology Institute (ATI) www.accesstechnologyinstitute.com/ |
Training in Windows XP and Vista for people with vision impairments
Courses utilise twitter, blogs, podcasts, dlwnloads and live chats |
| Accessible Games www.whitestick.co.uk/games.html |
Links to websites which offer accessible computer games |
Adaptive Technology |
Vision Australia's assessment, display and sales of large range of access technology |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader |
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to access pdf files
eg many text books on CD and the internet |
| Ai Squared |
Low vision software including ZoomText, magnification and screen reading |
| Amazon |
Audio books to purchase |
| American Foundation for the Blind |
Information related to braille, living with vision loss etc Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness online - 1998 to present |
| American Action Fund for Blind Children
and Adults |
Free braille books |
| APH (American Printing House for the Blind) |
Support to and products for people with vision impairments |
| Apple Computer Accessibility Options |
Apple - search for accessibility options |
| ARATA |
Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association - online access for people with disabilities |
| Arthur Conan Doyle |
Sherlock Holmes books online Also includes pictures, sound, games |
| Assist-IT http://www.assist-it.org.uk |
Download free and trial versions of software for people with disabilities |
| Assistive Technology Training Online Project
(ATTO) http://atto.buffalo.edu |
Access technology tutorials including JAWS, ZoomText, BrailleNote, Clicker 4 etc |
| Audible.com |
Audio books - purchase or subscribe |
| Audio Books Direct www.audiobooksdirect.com.au |
Purchase audio CDs, MP3 CDs and cassettes |
| Australian Copyright Council www.copyright.org.au |
Information on copyright for people with print disabilities |
| Australian Independence Products John Gaeth 3 Rangeview Rd Convale 3111 Tel (03) 9946 5459 / 0408 603292 Fax (03) 9878 6336 gaethjo@micromarvellous.com.au www.micromarvellous.com.au |
Electronic magnificaiton units, talking computer system etc |
| Barnes & Noble www.barnesandnoble.com |
Audio CDs for sale |
| Braillit - free braille font for Apple computer | |
| Blazie Engineering |
Screen reading, enlarging, braille, scanning products distributed in Australia by Quantum Technology, Optek, VisTech etc |
| Blind Citizens Australia PO Box 24 Sunshine 3020 13 Barrett St Kensington 3031 Tel (03) 9372 6400 www.bca.org.au |
Victorian branch office |
| BlindCoolTech www.blindcooltech.com |
Free download of mp3 files including music, tech reviews, stories etc |
| Bolinda Publishing |
Large print and audio fiction and non-fiction |
| Britannica |
Online encyclopaedia |
| ByteCool www.bytecool.com |
Text-to-speech software |
| Calculator
King |
Calculators, calculator software Cables connecting calculator and computer |
| Calculator.org www.calculator.org/ |
Free downloadable scientific calculator and other calculator resources |
| CantorAccess www.cantoraccess.com |
Resources for teaching efficient use of Windows-based software without a mouse |
| Centrelink |
Social security pensions and allowances |
Centre for Assistive Technology |
Training including BrailleNote, JAWS, ZoomText |
Centre for Vision Independence (CVI) |
Operated by Guide Dogs Victoria in conjunction with the Royal Victorian
Eye and Ear Hospital Open Monday to Friday between 11am and 5pm |
| ChildrenStory.com |
Online children's stories |
| Christian Blind Mission International |
Audio materials for purchase or loan |
DAISY |
DAISY products - e-text/talking books |
| Department of Education
and Early Childhood Development (DEECD), Victoria |
Educational support for students in Victorian schools |
| Disability Online |
Links to disability services in Victoria |
| Don Johnston |
Educational resources Australian distributor: Spectronics |
| Duxbury Systems |
Braille
font Braille translation software and freeware (see Products) |
| East Melbourne Optometry and Low Vision Centre Suite 214, 100 Victoria Parade East Melbourne Tel (03) 9654 1331 |
Operated by optmetrist Alan Johnston - for people with moderate to severe vision impairments |
| Edsoft |
Educational computer software - Apple and PC |
| Education By Design |
Educational software for students with disabilities |
| Education Queensland - Inclusive Education:
Students with Disabilities |
Students with disabilities in Queensland - educational support |
| EIA - Enhancing Internet Access |
Specialised web browser suitable for touch screen systems |
| Electronic Braille Book Library |
Online books in braille format |
| English Braille - American Edition,
1994 www.brl.org/ebae/index.html |
Online reference for braille code and rules for use for the American braille code |
Equipment Recycling Network Inc. |
Cheap second hand computers for people with disabilities |
| Equipment
Solutions |
Large range of references, aids and teaching tools and products for
independent living for people with vision impairments Distributor for APH, RNIB, Horizon Software etc products |
| European Eyewear |
Lighting and magnification aids Agents for Eschenbach products |
| Exceptional Teaching Aids, USA |
Educational toys and games |
| EyeMDLink |
Vision impairment website |
| Products for people with vision impairments Many screen reading, enlarging, braille, scanning products distributed in Australia by Quantum Technology, Optek, VisTech etc Online tutorials for many products |
|
| From the Keyboard http://web.onetel.net.uk/~fromthekeyboard/ |
Audio and e-text tutorials for computer programs eg Word, Outlook, Excel etc |
| Information technology training, consultancy, software and access device presentations | |
Google |
Search engine for the internet Search engine for low vision users Online definitions |
Green PC |
Cheap second hand PCs for people with disabilities |
Greygum Software |
Educational software which supports students with special needs Also available through Software for Education (S4E) |
| Guide Dogs Victoria Chandler Hwy Kew 3101 (03) 9854 4444 www.guidedogs.asn.au |
Orientation and mobility training Children's Mobility Service - O&M support for students |
| Hearthebook.com www.hearthebook.com |
Audio books for download - some free |
| Heinemann / Rigby / Harcourt |
Text books on CD Search the Bookstore for Electronic Products |
| Helen McAlley |
Audio study guides for senior school students |
| Henter-Joyce |
Henter-Joyce, Blazie and Areknstone products for people with vision
impairments Many screen reading, enlarging, braille, scanning products distributed in Australia by Quantum Technology, Optek, VisTech etc |
| Henter Math www.hentermath.com/ |
Maths software for vision impaired students |
HumanWare |
Access technologies for people with vision impairments including myReader, SmartView video magnifiers, Window Eyes screenreader, ZoomText screen magnifier, BrailleNote notetakers and other technology solutions for people with vision impairments |
| Incompetech http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/ |
Templates for green lined paper - design your own |
Information
Library Services |
Information Library Services: Member access to library resources including
audio, braille, DAISY Also telephone news service, magazines, online databases etc |
| IntelliTools |
Hardware and software for students with special needs Australian distributor: Spectronics |
| ITSWOOD |
Reading stands - wooden and wire frames |
| Jacaranda Press |
Texts on CD |
| JAWS for Windows |
Download demo copy of JAWS speech software |
| Jim Jackson www.jimjacksonanatomymodels.com |
Jackson models |
| Judy Lynn Software |
Software for children with physical disabilities |
| Kayendee Factory 2/8 Viewtech Place Rowville Tel (03) 9755 7366 |
Reading/writing stand |
| KeyVoice http://members.dodo.com.au/~pcrain/ |
Voices keystrokes - freeware |
| Kitchen's Inc |
Computer games designed for people with vision impairments |
| kSoft |
Graphmatica - graphing software for PC |
| Laptop Ergonomics Tel (03) 9375 1488 |
Hand-made workstations for laptops |
Louis Braille Audio |
Unabridged Australian audio books narrated by professional actors available
for purchase Adult fiction and non-fiction including many VCE titles |
Low Vision Clinic (Vision Australia) |
Assessment for low vision aids, electronic magnification unit, lighting,
reading stands etc Appointment necessary Low Vision Clinics also in regional areas |
Macmillan |
Text and reference books on CD |
MaxiAids |
Comprehensive catalogue of aids and appliances for independent living eg educational toys, large print and talking dictionaries, talking clocks, beeping balls |
Mayer Johnson |
Educational software and hardware - for children with special needs |
Meredith Walsh |
Templates which can be used to produce professional information packages for teachers |
Micro Marvellous / Australian Independence
Products |
Electronic magnification units, talking computer system, scanner, barcode reader, talking interface, typing tutor |
| Microsoft Accessibility |
Resource
guides and products for people with vision difficulties and impairments Tutorials for Microsoft Accessibility features |
National Eye Institute,
USA |
Lesson plans and handouts - Teaching Vision to Kids |
| New Horizons www.nh.com.au |
Learning materials eg readers, spelling, maths on CD |
NextUp |
TextAloud |
| NVDA www.nvda-project.org/ |
Free voice software for PC |
| One Format www.oneformat.com |
Free web accessability tool |
Optek Systems |
Range of access technology including electronic magnification units, embossers etc |
| Oxford University Press www.oup.com.au |
Large print dictionary |
| Pacific Vision Equipment
and Services 2 McFarlane St Northcote 3070 Tel 1800 859594 www.lowvision.com.au |
Range of access technology products for people with vision impairments |
| Pentronics PO Box 965 Penrith NSW 2751 Tel/fax (02) 4735 7355 service@pentronics.com.au |
Repairs and service to access technologies |
| Perkins School for the Blind www.perkins.org |
Support for people with vision impairments Includes online museum, beginning braille program, online store etc |
| Philanthropy Australia |
Sources of funding |
Premier Assistive Technology |
Screen magnifier, screen reader, talking calculators |
Project Gutenberg |
Public domain books available for free download |
| PSB Engineering 22 Carbon Crescent Mill Park 3082 Tel (03) 9408 8055 Fax (03) 9408 8066 |
Liquid level indicators Light sensors Portable lamps Sell through Vision Australia |
Quantum Technology |
Specialist supplier of products for people with vision impairments |
| Random House |
Commercially produced audio and ebooks for purchase |
| Readers Pal |
Free text reading software |
| ReadPlease |
Voice software |
| RealPlayer |
RealPlayer - software for listening to audio files on the internet, CD etc |
ReadPrint |
Public domain titles available for download |
| Rehabilitation Technology Services |
Talking typing program |
| RJ Cooper |
Biggy-Light large cursors, voice and other software for vision impaired people |
| RNIB (Royal National Institute for the
Blind) |
Assistance to people who are blind or vision impaired including website
information Sales and marketing department |
| Sensory
Tools / Robotron |
Products for blind and partially sighted people eg reading machines, talking compass, palmtop computer and braille translation software |
| Round Table for Information Access for People
with Print Disabilities RoundtableAdmin@bigpond.com www.e-bility.com/roundtable/ |
Membership of education, government, business, community and disability
organisations throughout Australia and New Zealand Sets standards and guidelines(eg braille, large print) Biennial conference Information about Unified English Braille |
| RSB (The Royal Society for the Blind) |
Support for people with vision impairments in South Australia 3VI CD and online games |
| Reading stands (clipboard style) | |
| School Fonts |
Handwriting and maths fonts for PC and Apple |
| Sensory Software www.sensorysoftware.com/ |
Software for people with vision impairments, reading disability |
| Senswide Services |
Employment support for people with disabilities |
| Shareware-Australia |
WordWeb |
Soundbooks |
Australian audio bookshop Audio CDs for purchase |
| Spectronics |
Importer of IntelliTools, Don Johnston products etc |
| Statewide Vision Resource Centre |
Victorian Department of Education & Early Childhood Development
Resource Centre for students with vision impairments - professional development,
materials in alternative formats, Support Skills program etc Large coloured cursors |
| T&T Consultancy Email scott.erichsen@tandy-consultancy.com.au |
Typing program |
| Tack-Tiles |
Tack Tiles - braille on Lego-compatible blocks |
| Teaching Company www.teachingcompany.com |
English and English Literature resources |
| Technical Aid to the Disabled NSW (TAD) www.tadaustconnect.org.au |
Cheap internet connection for people with disabilities, the aged and veterans |
| Technology and Training Solutions
and Adaptive Technology Helpdesk |
Vision Australia's assessment, display and sales of a large range of access technology |
| Technical Solutions |
Computer adaptations, Kurzweil distributor, keyboard emulation programs |
| Texas Instruments |
Calculators for PC and maths program |
| Texas
School for the Blind and Visually Impaired |
Technology solutions, math
technology, computer
games Extensive information regarding students with vision impairments |
| TextHelp www.texthelp.com |
Voice output software |
| The Braille Superstore |
Purchase braille books, toys, games etc |
| Thomas Wolsey School Outreach Service
www.thomaswolsey.com/ |
Free downloads and links to other UK schools with useful resources |
| Tiresias |
Search the site for current research Download free fonts here |
| University of North Carolina www.cs.unc.edu/Research/assist/ |
Free sound game for young children |
| University of Queensland www.shrs.uq.edu.au/cdaru/aphasiagroups |
Internet training materials |
| Videncentret www.visinfo.dk/ |
Science resources |
| ViewPlus Technologies |
Accessible Graphing Calculator Tiger braille embossers PIA - print with braille system |
| Vision Australia |
Services and training
to people with vision impairments including Equipment Solutions, Information
Library Services, Low Vision Clinics, Vision Info Line, VisTech etc Many products for sale including A Survivor's Guide to Braille Music Notation |
| VisionCue |
Braille displays (eg Alva), screen reading and magnification software for Windows & Apple |
| Voice Perfect Systems |
Speech recognition software - Dragon NaturallySpeaking Free downloads available |
| Phone access to newspapers including The Age etc | |
| Windmill |
Toys suitable for children with disabilities |
| WordWeb |
Free downloadable dictionary |
| Zygo |
Communication devices and software, switches etc |