Welcome to LVC
(Formerly known as The Low Vision Information Center)

WHEN:	SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008
TIME:	10 AM TO 12 NOON
WHERE:	MARYLAND LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED 415 PARK AVENUE, BALTIMORE
TOPIC:	Demonstration of Levelstar's Braille Plus/Icon and Humanware's Maestro

See what all the talk is about!

The Braille Plus/Icon

This powerful, flexible, and easy-to-use mobile manager from LevelStar and APH is designed specifically for users who are blind or visually impaired. Use it like a hand-held PDA or like a laptop.

Use Braille+ Mobile Manager to:

• Stay connected by using its web browser, wireless capability, podcasts, RSS, and email;
• Manage appointments with its calendar and address book;
• Type reports or letters on the word processor;
• Record lectures or journal the day's events;
• Play your favorite songs or listen to books and movies - it stores thousands;
• Transfer files and synchronize appointments with your Windows PC.
• Features: Braille keyboard; 30GB hard drive; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability built-in; Word processor that is Microsoft Word compatible MP3 player; Book player supports DAISY books and Bookshare; Voice recorder; Address book, clock, stopwatch, and calendar.

Humanware's Maestro

This palm-sized tool consists of a standard PDA (handheld computer) with a tactile overlay allowing people to use commands and enter data intuitively by touch. The information is sent to the user in audio form using integrated voice synthesis.

• Users can organize their appointments and address books;
• Consult and edit text documents;
• Record voice notes;
• Read books;
• Organize e-mail;
• Listen to music;
• Get GPS guidance with the Trekker option...

They can enjoy using familiar screen reader commands and read pages as if they were on a desktop computer. The Maestro built-in Wi-Fi with simple wizard makes it easier to find and connect to preferred networks.

For more information or to let LBPH know that you are coming, please call 410-230-2460 or e-mail: jprice@lbph.lib.md.us.

For information and an application form, see http://www.blindcitizens.org/assistive_tech.htm.

The Low Vision Center is a nonprofit organization that helps people with low vision maintain their independence. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, we offer information services as well as a home-like demonstration area full of a variety of low vision aids and ideas.

The Low Vision Center offers its resources without charge, relying entirely upon personal contributions to fund its varied services.

I invite you to browse our web site for more information about our services, as well as helpful hints for improving your vision. Some examples include:

• Quarterly Newsletters -- FREE
  
  
• Links to Other Low Vision Sites
  
  
• Quick Tips
  
  
• How to Order Low Vision Aids