Friday, August 14, 2009

Maxi Touch Dots from MaxiAids Help the Blind Identify Keys, Buttons and Knobs by Touch

Live more safely, easily and efficiently at home! Decrease errors and increase productivity in the workplace! Maxi Touch Dots are tactile, self-adhesive dots that make it easy to identify buttons and keys on almost any household appliance or electronic item by touch. Use on computer and typewriter keyboards, knobs & buttons, tape recorders, telephones, calculators, etc. Simply peel off the backing & apply!

These dots, which have a 1/4" diameter, are extra thick (3mm) so they are distinguishable by touch from thinner dots, thus providing a greater range of marking capability. They come packed 64 dots per package and are available in 10 different colors. The Mixed Touch Dots variety pack contains 64 dots each of all 10 colors.

To order click Maxi Touch Dots or visit www.MaxiAids.com to see a full range of products for the blind and those with low vision.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Latest Winner of MaxiAids 2009 Keep That Catalog Contest Teaches Blind Children

MaxiAids Products for Independent Living has chosen the latest winner of their popular Keep That Catalog Contest, during which a total of $10,000.00 is being given away, according to Elliot Zaretsky, MaxiAids founder and president. “We’re happy to announce that the winner of the $1,000.00 MaxiAids shopping spree for the month of August is Carol S. from Washington State,” announced Mr. Zaretsky.

To win, Carol entered the Keep That Catalog Contest by visiting MaxiAids website at www.MaxiAids.com and was lucky enough to have her name picked at random from contest entries to try and win the monthly prize. Then, in a phone call she was able to correctly answer a question about the current MaxiAids catalog, which features products for the blind and low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, arthritic, diabetic and those with mobility challenges and other special needs.

During her winning phone call, Carol indicated she teaches 21 blind students at North Elementary School in Moses Lake, WA. She became aware of MaxiAids when she was given the task of purchasing canes for the blind.

With 4 more drawings still to go in 2009, you still have time to get in it and win it, like the 6 previous winners have done. View the Contest Rules and Enter Today!

Monday, August 10, 2009

Giant Print BINGO Cards from MaxiAids Help Low Vision BINGO Players Enjoy the Game Again

“The faster you can see the numbers on your card, the faster you’ll be shouting BINGO,” comments Elliot Zaretsky, founder and president of MaxiAids Products for Independent Living. Maxi-Aids recently added a new line of Giant Print BINGO Cards to its extensive selection of BINGO-related accessories, which also includes Braille BINGO boards for the blind.

A long time favorite family game, BINGO has brought countless hours of fun to players of all ages. But for those experiencing vision loss, a game of BINGO can become a frustrating experience where seeing the card becomes extremely difficult. Some players even reach the point where assistance of a second party becomes necessary. “We’re seeing a lot of seniors, especially those who enjoy playing BINGO at their senior centers, as well as an increasing number of baby boomers coming to us for solutions,” says Mr. Zaretsky. “And we’re always happy when we can help make the lives of the the blind and those with low vision a little easier.”

Available in Red, Blue, Green and Yellow, these Giant Print BINGO Cards measure a generous 11” x 17” and feature bold black 1-3/8” high numbers that are easier to see than any other cards you’ll find. They’re made of durable heavy-duty card stock that will last for many games.

Visit www.MaxiAids.com to view other BINGO accessories, as well as thousands of other products for the blind and those with low vision, as well as the deaf and hard of hearing, arthritic, diabetic, as well as those with mobility issues and other special needs.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Read Text on the Computer Screen More Easily with ZoomText Express Screen Magnification Software

Do you find yourself having to squint or lean in to read print appearing on your computer screen? ZoomText Express can help by providing a gentle boost of magnification (up to 2 times) so that hard to read text is larger, clearer and easier to see. You can also apply a soft tint to white areas of the screen or reverse all colors to eliminate glare.

Have trouble finding the mouse pointer and text cursor? ZoomText Express lets you adjust the size and color of the pointer and apply eye-catching locators to the cursor making them easy to see and follow. With the versatile features of ZoomText Express, you can now enjoy using your computer with deserved comfort and ease.

ZoomText Express is available on disk for $59.99 or as a computer download for $49.99. Visit www.MaxiAids.com to view thousands of items designed to support your healthy, active and independent lifestyle.

Monday, August 3, 2009

21st Summer Deaflympics Taipei 2009 Only 32 Days Away

Nearly 4,000 deaf athletes from 81 countries are expected to participate in the 2009 Summer Deaflympics, which will be taking place in Taipei, Taiwan from September 5 to September 15, 2009. The Deaflympics requires its participating athletes to have a hearing loss in their better ear of more than 55 decibels.

More than 150 individual and team events across twenty different sports will be taking place over the course of the games. Included are: Athletics (Track & Field), Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cycling, Football, Handball, Orienteering, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling Freestyle, Wrestling Greco-Roman, Karate, Judo and Taekwondo.

The first Deaflympics, originally known as World Games for the Deaf, was held in 1924 in Paris, 28 years after the first-ever Olympic Games in 1896. The first Deaflympics was also the first Games ever held anywhere in the world for athletes with disability.

Learn more about the Deaflympics here. Visit http://www.hearmore.com/ to view more than 6,000 items designed to help the deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low vision, arthritic, diabetic and those with mobility issues and other special needs live more active and independent lives.

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