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IBill Currency Identifier
Press Release: WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 19
PRNewswire/ — Orbit Research today announced the introduction of the iBill, the world’s first affordable Talking Banknote Identifier for the blind and the visually impaired. Read the rest of this entry »

PenFriend Audio Labeler
This recently introduced product, from the RNIB, sounds like it could be quite useful. Note it is also available from Independent Living. The cost will run from 125 to 140 dollars depending on where you buy it and the current conversion rate. Here’s some basic information about it. We’re providing URL’s for both sources for your convenience.
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Accessible Toasters
For those of you who burn your fingers trying to get an English Muffin or similar small object from your toaster, we’ve come across an answer. There are toasters available with a second lever that allows the item to be raised higher. One such is made by T-Fall. The two slice version runs around $39.00 and the four slice one around $59.00 They’re available from the Penney’s catalog and I’m sure from Wal-Mart and other sources. Just be aware there is an answer out there.
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New! Hamilton Beach Talking Microwave
Information we’ve received indicates that this microwave is quite accessible. While we don’t have a specific price available it seems to be much more reasonably priced. It’s available at Best Buy. They are also frequently available at Wal-Mart both online and in their stores. Prices vary, but is often around 79 dollars.
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Talking Multi Purpose Cooking and More Thermometer
Talking Cooking Thermometer
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It speaks the temperature at a press of a button!
Very clear easy to understand voice and a Very accurate reading. Range from -4 to 248°F. Use it for cooking, bath water, food, work, hobbies and more.
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Press Release: Diva de Provence Makes Cooking Accessible to the Visually Impaired
Press Release 2007-02-02
For more information, contact:
Nikki Harmon
Account Executive, PR
Kleber & Associates
nharmon@kleberadvertising.com
(770) 518 – 1000 x216
(770) 518 – 2700 fax
Diva de Provence Makes Cooking Accessible to the Visually Impaired
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Cobolt Talking Measuring Jug
Talking Measuring Jug
This jug has our high quality male voice. It measures in imperial – pints and fluid ounces, metric – litres and millilitres and U.S. – pints and fluid ounces and can convert its readings between any of these.
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Accessible Measuring Cup Set
These measuring cups have been found to meet accessibility requirements since the raised markings are on the inside where we can feel them easily.
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Cooking Utensils Recommended by The There’s A K in Kitchen Event
These utensils are recommended by Gourmet Chick the hostess of the There’s a K in Kitchen cooking event. They can greatly simplify the cooking process.

We’ve included headings to assist you in locating specific items.
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Accessible Digital Pressure Cooker
Here is a little information about the accessible digital pressure cooker described by Big R at Today’s session.

Available from,

http://www.qvc.com/

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