The following organizations and vendors will have in-person representatives at the 2023 California Council of the Blind Conference and convention. Please visit them to learn about the many products and services they have to offer.
In-Person Vendor Directory:
- Access Ingenuity
- Adaptive Technology Services
- Armor Tile
- California Department of Rehabilitation - Blind Field Services
- Dream Vision Group
- Empco-Lite
- Golden State Guide Dog Handlers
- Guide Dogs for the Blind
- GuideLights and Gadgets
- Guiding Eyes for the Blind
- Inclusive Diversity of California
- LightHouse for the Blind, Adaptations Store
- Non-24 Hr Disorder/Vanda Pharmaceuticals
- NorthState Assistive Technology
- Orcam
- Polara
- PSS Innovations
- Q & G Premium Products
- Sierra Regional Ski for Light
- SpeedDots
- STERLING ADAPTIVES, LLC
- StrongGo Industries – Manufacturer of TekWay Tactile Warning Systems
- Wayfinder Family Services
Web: www.accessingenuity.com
Phone: 707-579-4380
Email: info@accessingenuity.com.
A full range of technology services for people who are blind or visually impaired:
- Technology Assessments
- On-Site Training
- Installation
- Technical Support
- Custom Configuration
- Job Site/Employment Accommodation
- Accessibility Consulting
- Scripting
Adaptive Technology Services is the leading provider of assistive technology services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
From evaluating the best assistive technology solution to customizing training to fit each client's needs and preferences, our mission is to deliver the highest quality service to individuals who depend upon the use of adaptive technology to achieve professional and personal goals.
Our training services are customized and adapted to each person's needs. We work closely with our clients to meet their individual goals for computer use and access.
Our technical staff keeps current with the latest versions of popular software and hardware and can provide the highest levels of on-site technical support and configuration. Our familiarity with the full range of available products helps make the installation process painless and trouble-free for the user.
Services
Phone: 415.409.6650
Toll Free: 866.564.6650
Fax: 415.358.4726
Email: info@adaptivetec.com
www.adaptivetec.com
2 McLea Court, #201
San Francisco, CA 94103
Armor-Tile and Access Tile are the world leaders in ADA compliant truncated domes and detectable warning surfaces, and provide a variety of easy to install tactile warning systems that meet the needs of pedestrian pathways.
1104 Corporate Way,
Sacramento, CA 95831
800-682-2525
http://www.armor-tile.com
California Department of Rehabilitation - Blind Field Services
California State Vocational Rehabilitation Department
Dream Vision Group is the North American Distributor of Handy Tech braille displays by Help Tech GmbH. These are the only braille displays offering ergonomically curved braille-cells and Active Tactile Control (ATC). ATC is touch-responsive braille cell technology that enables many unique features, including capturing and analyzing student reading data and creating custom reading profiles.
Email info@dvg-llc.com,
call 512-662-1629 or
visit our website at www.dvg-llc.com
Empco-Lite manufactures the highest quality construction lights, barricade lights, marine lights, airport lights all made in the USA.
Sales@empco-lite.com
www.empco-lite.com
Golden State Guide Dog Handlers
Golden State Guide Dog Handlers, an affiliate of the California Council of the Blind, promotes the acceptance of individuals with guide dogs by all agencies, employers, educational institutions, businesses, and by the general public. Our members have received their dogs and training from guide dog schools throughout the United States and Canada, and we and our pups are as diverse as the dog and human worlds combined. We offer our members outstanding programs, a high quality newsletter, advocacy help, peer support, and friendship.
Email us at GoldenStateGuideDogHandlers@gmail.com or call 415-340-0607.
Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) is more than an industry-leading guide dog school, we are a passionate community that serves people who are visually impaired. With exceptional client services and a robust network of trainers, puppy raisers, donors and volunteers, we prepare highly qualified guide dogs to serve and empower individuals who are blind or have low vision from throughout the United States and Canada. All of our services are provided free of charge, including veterinary care, personalized training, and extensive post-graduation support.
Please visit us at: www.guidedogs.com
Contact:
Barry Scheur, 617-969-7500; BScheur.GadgetsAndTech@gmail.com.
Virtual Contact:
KaeAnn Rausch, 781-286-1696; GuideLightDogProducts@gmail.com.
GuideLights And Gadgets is a unique "blind-run" company, established over 10 years ago. We, as blind consumers AND entrepreneurs have carved out a unique niche in the market, based both upon the broad scope and function-driven goals of our product offerings and the underlying belief that the best way to help customers is to actively assist in figuring out which products will best meet their needs.
We are best known in five product areas:
- Our titanium telescopic locking (non-collapsing) canes;
- Our wide variety of leather products: hands-free neck pouches, a waist pack with a built-in cane holder, protective cases for Braille displays and other devices requiring protection, shoulder, backpack and cross-body bags, and lots more;
- Our line of highly accurate talking medical products, which include an oximeter, non-contact infrared thermometer, and blood pressure cuff unit; these are made in partnership with a company that sells to hospitals and other medical providers and NOT over the Internet;
- A line of products for guide dogs and their handlers which encompasses safety, security, travel, grooming, and of course, lots of toys; and
- Our specialized electronic products that we have found useful, including some we have manufactured: bone conduction headphones, single ear luetooth headsets, our soundbox amplifiers that work with book players and phones, power banks, our unique line of very heavy duty 3 in 1 cables; and lots more.
We try to attend between 10 and 12 shows to demo our products each year; we do not utilize e-commerce as we believe it is in the best interest of our customers to directly communicate with us to best ascertain their needs and identify the products that best work for them.
Established in 1954, Guiding Eyes for the Blind based in Yorktown Heights, NY, provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. We are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals for greater independence. The journey from playful pup to professional Guiding Eyes dog takes up to three years and can cost up to $50,000 annually. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we provide all services completely free of charge to people who are blind or experiencing vision loss.
At Guiding Eyes, we rely upon the contributions of our generous donors to fulfill our mission. Our Labrador Retriever and German Shepherd guide dogs are recognized as among the best in the field, known for their exceptional temperaments and success at helping people gain independence.
Contact Melissa Smith, Regional Guide Dog Mobility Instructor. Msmith@guidingeye.org, 914-610-5382. www.Guidingeyes.org
Inclusive Diversity of California
Inclusive Diversity of California, an affiliate of the California Council of the Blind, promotes cultural awareness and advocates for social justice in a safe, mutually respectful atmosphere. We welcome anyone committed to equity and inclusion together with allies and those wishing to be a part of this work within CCB and across the state. We invite you to join us on this journey, celebrating unity and honoring diversity through programs, listening sessions and other activities!
Email us at Membership@IDCOfCCB.org or call 916-393-0662.
LightHouse for the Blind, Adaptations Store
Founded in 1902, San Francisco’s LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired promotes the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or have low vision.
The Adaptations Store is conveniently located at LightHouse headquarters in downtown San Francisco, and makes numerous high and low-tech, assistive devices available, both through its retail location as well as its website.
From canes to magnifiers, talking products and household items to Braille greeting cards, calendars and maps produced in-house by our Media and Accessible Design Lab, we have something for everyone.
For accessible products designed to aid those who are blind or have low vision,, look no further than Adaptations.
Adaptations Store
Phone: (888) 400-8933
Email: adaptations@lighthouse-sf.org
Website: http://adaptations.org
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
1155 Market Street
Floor 10
San Francisco, CA 94103
Non-24 Hr Disorder/Vanda Pharmaceuticals
Non-24 Hour Sleep Wake Circadian Rhythm Disorder is a serious chronic disorder:
- For people who are blind or visually impaired and unable to perceive any or enough light, the body clock and sleep-wake cycle can become out of sync with the 24 hour day-night cycle.
- People who have Non-24 experience a constant daily shift in the times when their body expects to sleep and be awake, creating periods when they may be awake at night and want to sleep during the day.
Without enough or any light cues, individuals living with Non-24 may experience the following symptoms—
- Trouble falling asleep and/or staying asleep during the night
- A strong urge to sleep during the day or a tendency to fall asleep unexpectedly
- Sleep patterns that are different from those of most other people they know
***these symptoms may greatly affect the quality of your life.
***If you’d like to host a Non-24 educational presentation with your local chapter/support group or to personally learn more, please contact me.
Shauna Jatho RN, clinical nurse educator 202.538.0396
NorthState Assistive Technology
NorthState Assistive Technology is a leading distributor for low vision and blindness technology throughout California and surrounding States. With multiple retails stores and representatives, NorthState AT is positioned to be where you need us to be.
877-682-0452
www.northstateat.com
info@northstateat.com
Wearable and handheld devices for people with reading difficulties and low vision.
Polara is the leading manufacturer of Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) and ADA push buttons. The newly introduced iNS APS is a full-featured system that can be communicated with, and programmed wirelessly through Bluetooth technology. It has both audible and vibro-tactile features that give the pedestrian information at every phase of the walk cycle, allowing agencies the flexibility they need to meet the needs of their citizens.
Polara has also developed and launched PedApp®, a free pedestrian user App using Bluetooth communication. PedApp® allows a pedestrian to locate the iNS APS, via increased locate tones and voice-over feedback on their smartphone device. The pedestrian can use PedApp® and to actuate (push) the button, and get crossing feedback information.
We don’t just talk about Innovations for Safety – we live it.
For over 40 years, PSS has pioneered breakthrough solutions that can save lives. Through continuous innovation, and with consultation, education, and training, we work to save lives today, tomorrow, and for decades to come.
www.pss-innovations.com
Q & G premium Products brings to the table a variety of adaptive technology and household goods for your consideration.
http://www.qgpremium.com
(415) 217-6667.
The purposes and objectives of Sierra Regional Ski for Light are to introduce and promote participation in vigorous outdoor activities by blind and visually impaired persons in partnership with sighted persons. To this end we organize and conduct a regional cross-country ski program which is designed to promote physical fitness. We serve the region of the country which would typically use the ski areas of the Tahoe Basin and surrounding Sierra for recreation. We offer cross country skiing, snowshoeing and summer hiking events to visually impaired persons by partnering them with a guide who is sighted and trained.
We welcome beginners and experienced outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
https://srsfl.org/
We sell Tactile screen protectors for iPhone, and iPad, as well as other useful iPhone accessories.
Our web site is http://www,.SpeedDots.com
Sterling Adaptives supplies a full range of computer hardware and software, peripherals and assistive technology products including (but not limited to) Closed Circuit Magnifiers, Computer Screen Access, Magnification, OCR readers, Refreshable Braille, Braille Printers, and accessible software for those having difficulty using Windows based computers.
StrongGo Industries – Manufacturer of TekWay Tactile Warning Systems
Industries - Manufacturer of TekWay Tactile Warning Systems
Since 2004, StrongGo Industries has manufactured the TekWay line of Tactile Walking Surface Indicators for those pedestrians with low-to-no vision. This includes Detectable Warning Surfaces, Tactile Direction Indicators and Tactile Warning Delineators. StrongGo continues to focus on partnering with engineers, designers, city officials and accessibility advocates to improve overall awareness, practices and even our own manufacturing processes. This focus being congruent with our commitment to creating accessible pathways for all pedestrians.
https://www.stronggo.com
Marketing Director - Jayson Draper 520-547-3510, jdraper@stronggo.com
