MaxiAids Reveals 2014 Top 5 Accessible Holiday Gift Lists for the Blind and Visually Impaired

    FARMINGDALE, NY, November 16, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- MaxiAids Products for Independent Living is proud to unveil its handpicked lists of accessible gifts for the blind and visually impaired for the 2014 holiday shopping season. MaxiAids is the industry leader in low vision products that truly make a difference and each of the items on the two lists below - Top 5 Accessible Holiday Gifts for the Blind and Top 5 Accessible Holiday Gifts for the Visually Impaired - were carefully selected by the MaxiAids team.

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MaxiAids Top 5 Accessible Holiday Gifts for the Blind

1. Reizen Men's and Ladies Gold Braille and Talking Watches

Men's Gold Expansion Band, MaxiAids Item# 709123
(also available in Gold with Leather Band, MaxiAids Item# 709124)

Ladies' Gold Expansion Band, MaxiAids Item# 709125
(also available in Gold with Leather Band, MaxiAids Item# 709126)

Key Features: Hear The Time on Demand or Tell by Touch
Time report on demand, plus selectable hourly chime
Female voice
Tactile markings for time-telling by touch
Choose from 12-hour or 24-hour (military time) formats
Countdown Timer

2. Voila Voice Label Reader and Recorder - Choose English or Spanish
English (MaxiAids.com Item# 308557)
Spanish (MaxiAids.com Item# 308575)

SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER: FREE VINYL CASE WITH PURCHASE!

Key Features: Helps You Easily Identify Items
Voice label recording and playback system
Label hundreds of items in your home or office
Uses 2 AA batteries (included)
 
3. Talking Microwave Oven (MaxiAids Item# 151011)

Key Features: Spoken Prompts Guide You Through Setting and Use
Spoken prompts for setting time, power level, etc.
Male voice with adjustable speech volume
4 power levels
1000 Watts with 1.1 cubic feet
Measures 20.2 x 12 x 16.7 inches

4. One Touch Automatic Jar Opener (MaxiAids Item# 306756)

Key Features: The Fast, Easy Way to Open Jars
Effortless, one-touch operation
"Walks around" lid/top and shuts off automatically
Stores conveniently
Opens lid sizes 1.2 to 4 inches
Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

5. 2015 Braille Wall Calendar (MaxiAids Item# 151812)

Key Features: 13-Month Braille Wall Calendar (Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2016)
Raised Braille markings for touch reading
Full-size calendar grids
PVC spiral-bound
Measures 8.5 x 11 in. (opens to 17 x 11 in.)

MaxiAids Top 5 Accessible Holiday Gifts for the Visually Impaired

1. Aukey Special Edition Video Magnifier - 1.9x and 13.6x (MaxiAids Item# 352860)

Key Features: Read More Easily at Home or On the Go
View magnified color, b/w and reverse images
Select 1.9x or 13.6x magnification (toggle between 2 settings - no zoom)
User-friendly tactile buttons with easy to use handheld design
Nearly 3.5 inches (measured diagonally) wide-screen LCD
Built-in rechargeable battery; Charger included

ALL-NEW: A convenient Stand is now available for the Aukey! MaxiAids Item# 352902

2. Coil AT-Max Auto Touch LED Illuminated Magnifiers - available in 3x, 5x or 7x
3x Rectangular (MaxiAids Item# R8273)
5x Round (MaxiAids Item# R8275)
7x Round (MaxiAids Item# R8277)

Key Features: Automatically Lights with a Touch
Easy on the Hands & Eyes
Auto Touch LED illumination (no on/off switch)
High quality lens for precision magnification
Touch soft handle and enjoy bright LED light
Carry bag included; Uses 2 AA batteries (not included)

3. Reizen Talking Radio Controlled Atomic Watches for Men, Women and Teens

Watches That Announce The Time and Set Themselves!

Men's Stainless Steel Case with Leather Band, MaxiAids Item# 704034
Men's Stainless Steel Case with Expansion Band, MaxiAids Item# 704035

Ladies/Teens Brushed Metal Alloy Finish with Expansion Band, MaxiAids Item# 704070
Ladies/Teens Brushed Metal Alloy Finish with Leather Band, MaxiAids Item# 704071

Key Features: Announces time, day and date
Hourly chime plus beep alarm
Large 1.25-inch face with bold black numbers
Sets itself and accounts for Daylight Savings
Men's Watch: Stainless steel case
Ladies/Teens Watch: Brushed metal alloy finish

Note: The radio-controlled function will work only in the USA (except Alaska and Hawaii), UK, Germany and Japan. When outside these areas, the watch can be set manually to reflect the correct time on the analog face, but the announced time will not be accurately updated.

4. Large Print Keyboards to Help You See

Large Print Yellow Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo (MaxiAids Item# 805372)

Big Bright Keyboard - Green Keys-Black Print (MaxiAids Item# 805481)

5. Large Print Calendars & Puzzle Books

Giant Print Calendar 2015 (MaxiAids Item# 19050-15)

Low Vision Calendar 2015 (MaxiAids Item# 19055-15)

Jumbo Print Calendar 2015 (MaxiAids Item# 9032003-15)

Jumbo Print Easy Crosswords (MaxiAids Item# 477958)

Large Print Word Search Puzzles (MaxiAids Item# 477734)

Large Print Sudoku Puzzle Book (MaxiAids Item# 473532)

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