News & Events
News
Perkins Products Announces Partnership with Freedom Scientific® to better serve Massachusetts Customers
We are proud to add Freedom Scientific products to our growing line of low-tech and high-tech aids for independent living. Freedom Scientific is a leader in the development of technological solutions that provide greater independence and equal access to information for people who are visually impaired. Freedom Scientific’s flagship products coupled with Perkins Products’ customer care and training will allow consumers broader solutions to their technology needs.
This partnership is part of the ongoing evolution of Perkins Products from a retailer focused exclusively on mechanical devices, beginning with the Classic Perkins Brailler®, into a broader organization offering adaptive technology, customer training and a full spectrum of products serving the needs of individuals who are blind, visually impaired or have learning disabilities.
Perkins Products Introduces the New Seika Braille Display
This 40-cell refreshable braille display is significantly lower in price than any other display on the market. In addition, it comes with a generous two-year warranty. The screen reader software interface works in tandem with the most popular screen readers available. It is lightweight, compact, portable, and connects to a USB port on an Apple or Windows computer running Windows XP or Vista. For more information, please visit our Seika product page.
Events
Adaptive Technology, a division of Perkins Products, provides caring and experienced consultants to assist in making choices on devices that can best help you. They offer adaptive solutions for people of all ages who are blind, and visually impaired or learning disabled. Support and training is provided for family members, friends, teachers, support staff and businesses seeking accessibility in their workplace.
Below find a listing of upcoming workshops. These events are presented free of charge. Space is limited. To register or learn more about these sessions contact Adaptive Technology by calling 978-462-3817 or email Gayle Yarnall.
Using Your Computer When You Begin to Experience Vision Loss - There are a lot of built in features in PCs and especially Apple computers that will allow someone who is losing vision to continue using their computer. These features will be demonstrated. Large print access software will also be demonstrated so users can understand that they will never have to give up using a computer because of failing vision.
Date: April 27, 2010
Old Friends New Features - It is not easy to stay current on the many changes in the products we use. It is even more difficult to understand the new products that arrive on the scene on a weekly basis. We will gather the best of the new products and share information on upgrades to products you already use.
Date: June 1, 2010