Low Vision Equipment Available
We demonstrate and help you choose aids to make life easier
Assistive Technology
We offer a wide range of demonstration units of assistive technology products such as digital magnifiers. We have various sizes of these products, from hand-held through to desktop.
These products offer a wide range of functions such as magnifying text, reading text out loud and describing your environment.
Magnification
We have digital magnifiers in our Resource Centre and our team can provide demonstrations of this kit
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Merlin LCD – Desktop Video Magnifier.
This flexible desktop magnifier allows you to pivot and adjust the screen for you most comfortable viewing position.
Merlin’s Split screen mode lets you view magnified images and the computer simultaneously.
Merlin’s screen easily pivots vertically and/or horizontally to better accommodate peripheral or eccentric viewing. Please inquire for further information.
Talking Watches
Talking watches are available in our resource centre in a variety of styles. These talking watches are a practical solution for individuals who are visually impaired. These watches audibly announce the time at the press of a button, providing an accessible way to keep track of time without the need for visual confirmation. Please inquire for further information.
Daily Living
- Talking clocks and watches
- Talking scales
- Liquid level indicators
- Big button telephones
- Task lighting
- Cocoons
- Shades and filters
- Folding walking sticks
Talking Watches
Talking watches available in our Resource Centre in a variety of styles. These talking watches are a practical solution for individuals who are visually impaired. These watches audibly announce the time at the press of a button, providing an accessible way to keep track of time without the need for visual confirmation. Please inquire for further information.
Talking Button Clock
The talking button clock is a helpful and inexpensive low vision aid. By pressing the large white button, it will tell you the time; press twice and it’ll tell you the date! The volume is adjustable.
Orange Bump on Stickers
These bright orange tactile stickers make a great tool around your house!
You can stick these adhesive bumps onto things such as telephones, oven knobs, hobs, microwaves and much more. They simplify using these items by giving you a tactile indicator. For example, you can place a bump on a power button on a remote to make it easier to turn your TV on and off.
Liquid Level Indicators
Liquid Level Indicators, Hang the liquid level indicator onto the edge of your cup. Once you pour enough liquid into the cup, the liquid level indicator will vibrate and make a loud noise to indicate not to pour more liquid into your cup. It's great to help avoid overfilling and spilling liquids!
Daylight Lamps
Daylight Lamps, These lamps are designed to simulate natural daylight. They help improve contrast and remove glare, making it easier to perform daily tasks such as reading text or knitting.
Sight Support West Cumbria
Our drop-in Centre is open Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4 pm
22 Lowther Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7DG
Tel: 01946 592474
Email: info@sight-support.org.uk
Sight Support West Cumbria, Charity No. 1211460
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