Adaptive Technology Vendors
This directory was produced by the Perkins Library to assist consumers and professionals in locating services for persons who are blind or visually impaired in Massachusetts. Learn more about the Massachusetts Directory of Agencies.
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ABISee, Inc.30 Sudbury Road, Unit 1B
Acton, MA 01720Phone: (978) 637-2900 or (800) 444-4443
Fax: (253) 595-3623
Email: info@abisee.com
Web: abisee.comABISee, Inc. is a leading developer of advanced high technology products for people with visual impairment. Manufactures a reading and scanning device for blind people and an advanced scanning solution for people with low vision. Acquired by Freedom Scientific in April 2015.
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AdaptivisionPO Box 403
Lynnfield, MA 01940Phone: (781) 334-2004 or (800) 407-6486
Fax: (781) 334-4793
Email: info@videomagnification.com
Web: www.videomagnification.comDistributor of video magnification products.
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BAUM USA12 Branch Street, Suite 205
Methuen, MA 01844Phone: (855) 620-7985
Email: info@baumusa.com
Web: www.baumusa.comU.S. division of BAUM, a German manufacturer and designer of technology solutions including braille organizers, braille displays, and desktop magnifiers.
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Duxbury Systems, Inc.270 Littleton Road, Unit 6
Westford, MA 01886Phone: (978) 692-3000
Fax: (978) 692-7912
Email: info@duxsys.com
Web: www.duxburysystems.comDuxbury Systems provides software for braille production. The software can produce contracted and uncontracted braille, mathematics, and technical braille. Supports braille translation for over 130 languages. Supports braille graphics through Quicktac, our freeware program.
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Freedom Scientific43 Oxford Drive
Franklin, MA 02038Phone: (508) 520-9639
Fax: (508) 520-9737
Email: billk@freedomscientific.com
Web: www.freedomscientific.comManufacturer of technology products for those who are blind or visually impaired, and products for the special education and learning disability markets. Contact: Bill Kilroy.
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Guidelights and GadgetsPhone: (781) 321-2571
Email: krausch@scheur.com or bscheur@scheur.com
Web: www.guidelightsandgadgets.usThe merging of two diverse products lines. One line of products promotes the safe and convenient travel for service and guide dogs. The other line provides accessible and easy to use “people technology” enabling people who are blind or visually impaired to have fun, easy to use electronic products and fun gadgets.
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Ictext, Inc.PO Box 638
320 Cooper Street
Agawam, MA 01001Phone: (413) 422-0624
Fax: 888-853-1919
Email: joe@ictextinc.com
Web: www.ictextinc.comIctext quickly provides equal access to textbooks and course materials and reduces expenses by converting printed matter to e-text. Ictext offers texts in a variety of accessible formats.
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Kurzweil Educational Systems24 Prime Parkway
Natick, MA 01760Phone: (800) 894-5374
Fax: (781) 276-0650
Email: info@kurzweiledu.com
Web: www.kurzweiledu.comDevelops reading technology for people with learning disabilities and those who are blind or visually impaired. The roots of the company extend back to 1976 and the introduction of the world’s first reading system, the Kurzweil Reading Machine.
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MagnisitePO Box 340
Charlton, MA 01507Phone: (508) 410-8160
Email: magnisite@verizon.net
Web: www.magnisitene.comFounded and operated by people with low vision, Magnisite provides video magnifiers for people with low vision.
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MassEDP (Massachusetts Equipment Distribution Program)1380 Bay Street, Bldg. B
Taunton, MA 02780Phone: (800) 300-5658 (voice/TTY)
Fax: (508) 828-2595
Email: joinin@MassEDP.com
Web: www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/massedp/MassEDP provides accessible telephone equipment to residents of Massachusetts who are disabled and have residential phone service.
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National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution ProgramPhone: (800) 825-4595
Website: www.icanconnect.orgThis FCC program, coordinated by Perkins and other partners, gives people with combined hearing and vision loss access to modern telecommunication tools and the training necessary to use them. Provides accessible technology, such as braille displays, mobile devices and screen readers, free of charge to people who meet federal eligibility guidelines.
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New England Low Vision799 West Boylston Street
Worcester, MA 01606Phone: (888) 211-6933
Fax: (508) 853-8201
Email: Scott V. Krug, President scott@nelowvision.com
Web: www.nelowvision.comNew England Low Vision’s two areas of expertise are providing low vision and blindness products, and customized assistive technology evaluations and training on both low vision and blindness products.
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Perkins Solutions (Formerly Perkins Products)175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472Phone: 617-972-7308
Fax: 617-926-2027
Email: perkinssolutions@perkins.org
Web: brailler.perkins.orgManufactures and sells the classic Perkins Brailler®and the Perkins SMART Brailler®, which incorporates computer technology to foster braille literacy for a new generation of learners. Offers an extensive line of accessible communications, technology, and daily living products for people with visual impairments. Provides training, technical support and installation. Products are available online or at the Perkins Products retail center. Call for an appointment.
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Verizon Center for Customers with DisabilitiesPO Box 848
Marlboro, MA 01752Phone: (800) 974-6006 (Voice or TTY)
Fax: (508) 460-3962
Email: VCCD@verizon.com
Web: www.verizon.com/disabilitiesVerizon provides accessible telecommunications products and services including equipment and accessible format billing statements to Verizon customers with disabilities.