Get up-to-date on the latest in low vision products, optical, technology and services at Envision Conference 2011 Exhibit Hall. Exhibits open in the Arch View Ballroom on Thursday, September 22 at 12:00 PM with a special evening reception from 6:00-8:00 PM. Exhibit hours on Friday, September 23 are 7:00 AM to 1:15 PM and include a buffet lunch hour. Be sure to stop by and visit our vendors:
Ai Squared. Ai Squared is a worldwide leader in computer access software for the visually impaired. Stop by and see what's new in ZoomText, the industry standard for screen magnification and reading. Get a hands-on demonstration, free trial software, and check out our ZoomText Large-Print Keyboard and ZoomText Express!
Alphapointe. Alphapointe is a premier provider of vision rehabilitation services to people with vision loss from throughout the Midwest. Since 1911, Alphapointe has existed to better the lives of people with vision loss through vision rehabilitation, support, and employment services.
American Foundation for the Blind. The American Foundation for the Blind (www.afb.org) broadens access to technology; elevates the quality of information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss; and promotes independent and healthy living for people with vision loss by providing them and their families with relevant and timely resources.
American Macular Degeneration Foundation. The mission of the American Macular Degeneration Foundation is to work for the prevention, treatment and cure of macular degeneration by raising public awareness and knowledge about the increasing threat of macular degeneration, providing support and advocacy for those afflicted with the disease and their families and supporting scientific research.
American Printing House for the Blind. APH is the world’s largest company devoted solely to making products for people who are visually impaired, and is the official supplier of educational materials for blind students in the U.S. Visit our website at www.aph.org or call one of our friendly Customer Service representatives at 800-223-1839 for more information.
AOA Vision Rehabilitation Section. The AOA Vision Rehabilitation Section supports the interdisciplinary approach to vision rehabilitation of patients who are legally blind and/or visually impaired.
Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology. ARVO is a community of more than 12,500 vision and ophthalmology researchers from 80 countries; we are the largest and most respected eye and vision research organization in the world. Our aim is to help cure and prevent blindness by encouraging and assisting research, training, publication and knowledge-sharing in vision and ophthalmology.
Beecher Optical Products, Inc. Beecher Optical Products, Inc., has been in the Low Vision market for 25 years. We manufacture headbourne telescopic aids for the visually impaired market. These aids are designed in many magnifications; near viewing for computer work or hobbies, and distant viewing at sport events or watching television.
Brightlines Paper. Brightlines paper is adaptive writing paper effective for low vision, visual-perception, attention disorders. The lower 1/2 of the writing area is highlighted in yellow or blue. The tablets come in 3 widths- wide, regular, and narrow. A new style has been release: Raised line in regular and wide. The lower line is raised to provide visual and tactile cues!
Chadwick Optical, Inc. Custom prescription eyeglass solutions for the legally blind. -Prescription Medical Filters (for visual stress, contrast enhancement and glare control) - Customized lenses: high add bifocals, laminates, franklins, button and sector prisms and the PeliLens™ -Prescription prismatic spectacles and microscopics Showcasing our incredible Lens Museum. We make the impossible happen.
Enhanced Vision. Enhanced Vision is the leading developer of innovative products designed specifically for people who are legally blind, have macular degeneration, or other low-vision conditions. Offering a comprehensive line of electronic magnifying solutions, we proved individuals with the ability to read, write, watch TV, enjoy hobbies and maintain an active lifestyle.
Eschenbach Optik. Eschenbach manufacturers and distributes a complete line of magnifiers, telescopes, filters, and video magnifiers for vision impairments due to macular degeneration and other eye conditions. Our Complete Low Vision Program includes in-office staff training, a comprehensive diagnostic system of low vision aids, marketing, and practice management support materials.
Fork in the Road Vision Rehabilitation Services. Fork in the Road sells low vision simulators -- excellent educational tools for helping students, staff, colleagues, and family members understand the impact of low vision; the Pepper Visual Skills for Reading test (VSRT); and the Learn to Use your Vision (LUV) Reading Workbook. Great tools for low vision rehabilitation professionals.
Freedom Scientific. Freedom Scientific manufactures the world’s most complete line of products for vision impairments – visit our booth to see our latest innovations – SARA™ CE, the next-generation scanning and reading appliance for blind or low vision users; our MAGic® Large Print Keyboard; and our newly redesigned TOPAZ and TOPAZ XL video magnifiers.
Good-Lite. Manufacturer of the Lea Test System including Lea Symbols and Lea Numbers. Complete range of vision testing products including the new self-calibrating ETDRS Standardized Viewer. Low vision, color vision, preferential looking tests and much more will be on display at the ARVO 2009 Meeting.
Hemianopia.org. BIG BAND AID FOR FIELD CUTS - The Peli Lens™ -Expands visual field up to 30 degrees. -Aids in obstacle avoidance and mobility. - 74% patient acceptance rate in NEI-NIH funded clinical trials NEW- Glasses for Prism Adaptation Therapy (Neglect).
INSIGHT Journal/Allen Press. INSIGHT Journal: Research and Practice in Visual Impairment and Blindness is AER’s newest member benefit, providing information on excellent research that can be applied in a practical setting. The journal also features best practice examples that contain enough detail to be implemented by other practitioners. The journal reports on informative and helpful practices, research findings, professional experiences, experiments, and controversial issues. Institutions can purchase INSIGHT Journal from Allen Press.
International Association of Audio Information Services. IAAIS is a volunteer-driven membership organization of services that turn text into speech for people who cannot see, hold or comprehend the printed word and who may be unable to access information due to a disability or health condition.
Magnified Vision, Inc. Magnified Vision, Inc. offers and supports one of the largest selection of video magnifiers in Illinois and is known for its excellent service and customer care.
Mutual of America Life Insurance Company. Mutual of America is a highly-rated company specializing in group retirement plans since 1945. We have salaried representatives in 34 Regional Offices across the United States to provide personalized one-on-one service. Our Full-Service approach means you only need to contact one location for your every need.
NIDEK, Inc. NIDEK is a global leader in eye care products for Ophthalmology and Optometry. With diversified clinical research and continual development, an array of Laser and Optical Scanning products are offered that lead the way for improved diagnosis and treatments. The relentless commitment to customer satisfaction means NIDEK will do whatever it takes to continually exceed expectations.
OCUTECK, Inc. Manufacturer of state-of-the-art bioptic telescope systems for the blind and visually impaired.
Precision Vision, Inc. Precision Vision will display quality high and low contrast vision tests, low vision tools, interactive computerized acuity systems, the World Standard ETDRS Illuminator Cabinet® and ETDRS charts, portable illuminator cabinet, color tests, occluders, fixation tools and more. Visit and pick up a new catalog and learn more about us and our products or discuss custom product development needs.
ProxTalker.com, LLC. Manufacturer of the Logan (R) ProxTalker (R) AAC Device providing moveable picture communication. Encoded picture sound tags are used to form sentences and produce voice output. The Logan (R) BrailleCoach (TM) Braille teaching device accelerates the attainment of Braille literacy by allowing convenient, independent self teaching of Braille.
University of Alabama at Birmingham. A graduate certificate for occupational therapists to develop clinical expertise in providing low vision rehabilitation. Students complete five three credit hour graduate courses in evaluation and intervention for adults with vision loss from age related eye disease and brain injury. The program is offered through a web-based distance education platform.
Register Today. Envision Conference 2011 will take place September 21-24 in St. Louis, Missouri. To register or learn more about Envision Conference visit the website at www.envisionconference.org or contact Michael Epp, Director, Professional Education, at michael.epp@envisionus.com. For updates from Envision Conference, follow us on Twitter (@EnvisionConf) or find us on Facebook.
