Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is a collection of symptoms and infections in humans resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The late stage of the condition leaves individuals prone to opportunistic infections and tumors. Although treatments for AIDS and HIV exist to slow the virus's progression, there is no known cure. HIV is transmitted through direct contact of a mucous membrane or the bloodstream with a bodily fluid containing HIV, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluid, preseminal fluid, and breast milk. This transmission can come in the form of anal, vaginal or oral sex, blood transfusion, contaminated needles, exchange between mother and baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding, or other exposure to one of the above bodily fluids.
Most researchers believe that HIV originated in sub-Saharan Africa during the twentieth century;
it is now a pandemic, with an estimated 38.6 million people now living with the disease worldwide. As of January 2006, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the World Health Organization (WHO) estimate that AIDS has killed more than 25 million people since it was first recognized on June 5, 1981, making it one of the most destructive epidemics in recorded history. In 2005 alone, AIDS claimed an estimated 2.4 - 3.3 million lives, of which more than 570,000 were children. A third of these deaths are occurring in sub-Saharan Africa, retarding economic growth and destroying human capital. Antiretroviral treatment reduces both the mortality and the morbidity of HIV infection, but routine access to antiretroviral medication is not available in all countries. HIV/AIDS stigma is more severe than that associated with other life-threatening conditions and extends beyond the disease itself to providers and even volunteers involved with the care of people living with HIV.
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Vision and Reading Aids :: Disability
Low Vision :: Eye Disorders

Adaptive Technology Consulting - Provides, installs and trains in the use of equipment for the blind, visually impaired and individuals with reading difficulties.
Ai Squared - Developer of screen magnification and screen reading software, including ZoomText Xtra, ZoomText for DOS and VisAbility.
Meta Description: [ Ai Squared has been a leader in the assistive technology field for 18 years. The company's flagship product, ZoomText, is the world's best magnification and reading software for the vision impaired. Ai Squared prides itself on delivering the highest quality software products and superior technica... ]
Allied Technologies of the Carolinas - Sells CCTVs and video magnifiers in the Carolinas.
AmbuTech - Manufactures mobility canes for the visually impaired and the disabled community.
Artic Technologies - Offers Braille notetaker, screen reader, computer systems, portable speech synthesizer, 40x telescope that looks like a camcorder.
Big Type Company, The - Large print date calendars, address books, check registers and bold ink 20/20 pens.
Meta Description: [ The Big Type Company sells address books, date calendars, check registers and bold writing pens for people who want easier to read or large print and or for visually impaired people. These assistive living home and office products also make great gifts. ]
BlindSoftware.com - Offers accessible freeware and shareware downloads for the visually impaired.
Meta Description: [ blindsoftware.com LLC. Software downloads for the blind and visually impaired. We offer the best in accessible freeware and shareware downloads! ]
Bossert Specialties - Offers optical and electronic magnifiers for people with low vision, macular degeneration, and other disorders.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Bossert Specialties, Inc. and our new web site, WE MAGNIFY.COM. For over 23 years we have helped many people with low vision brought on by Macular Degeneration and other disorders, regain their independance. Perhaps you, or someone you know can use our optical and electronic magnifiers... ]
Braille World India - Features emerging technologies for the blind, low vision and visually impaired.
Meta Description: [ a centre for the latest global emerging technologies and
devices for the blind, visually impaired, low vision persons and learning disabled in India and
neighbouring countries ]
C Tech - Distributor of low vision products and adaptive technology for the blind, visually impaired and learning disabled.
Meta Description: [ C TECH is a distributor of low vision products and adaptive technology for the blind, visually impaired and learning disabled. ]
California Canes - Specializes in carbon fiber folding and rigid canes for the blind and visually impaired. Photos, prices and ordering information.
Meta Description: [ Walking Canes for the Blind. ]
Christal Vision - Low vision products for the visually impaired.
Meta Description: [ adaptive technology for the blind, low vision, paraplegic, quadriplegic and different type's of learning disabilities, Adaptive Equipment for the visually impairded ]
Colligo - Features document scanning solutions that convert text to speech as well as audio books.
Color Vision Store - Offers products on color blindness diagnosis and educational materials on color blindness.
Meta Description: [ Color Blind Tests for Sale to the Public ]
DDS Enterprises - Supplies devices and software for the visually impaired.
Meta Description: [ DDS Enterprises sells products to
help people who are blind or have low vision. Our products include software, Braille
machines, video magnifiers, screen reading and magnification tools, video telescopes,
scan and read tools, and other talking products. ]
Dolphin Computer Access - Develops screen magnification, screen reading, OCR, Braille translation, and text-to-speech software.
Meta Description: [ Dolphin are world leaders of the assistive technology sector. Dolphin is the only company in the world to have developed a combined magnification and screen reading tool to benefit people who are have low vision or are blind. Allowing institutions to have a seamless solution for their low vision ... ]
Enhanced Vision - Developer of innovative products including the Jordy, a portable, video magnification system worn like a pair of goggles.
Meta Description: [ Enhanced Vision provides low vision aids to help many people to overcome their low vision problems and regain their visual independence. Whether it is Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Cataracts, Retinitis Pigmentosa or Diabetic Retinopathy, we have a low vision solution. ]
Eyewearandoptics.com - Online retailer of magnifiers, binoculars, telescopes, microscopes, and other optical accessories.
HealthAccessories.com - Online retailer of hand held 4X 5X magnifiers from 2 to 4.5 inches round.
Meta Description: [ 4X & 5X round magnifiers from 2 inches to 4.5 inches in size. Lighted magnifiers also make it easier to see and page magnifiers are useful for book and newspaper reading. ]
Henter-Joyce - Offers screen reading and magnification software, Braille note takers, embossers and displays, scanning and reading software/hardware, learning systems software.
Meta Description: [ Assistive and adaptive technology for people who are blind
or have low vision or learning disabilities. Our products include screen
reading software for the blind, magnifier software for those with low-vision, and other products for accessible scanning and reading, as well as braille displays... ]
HumanWare - Provides braille, speech, magnification solutions for people with reading, or visual disabilities.
Meta Description: [ HumanWare is the global leader in assistive technologies for vision, including low vision aids, and products for the blind. Products include BrailleNote, the leading productivity device for blind people; the Victor Reader product line, the world's leading digital talking book players; and myReade... ]
Independent Living Aids - Distributor of aids to the visually handicapped. Timepieces, telephones, cooking tools, magnifiers, reading machines, sound amplifiers, and personal care products.
Meta Description: [ Low vision, Low vision aids, magnifiers, talking watches, blind products - Independent Living Aids. Make life easier with low vision aids from ILA. ]
Indigo Instruments - Manufactures magnifying glasses, linen testers, loupes, and geology lenses.
Meta Description: [ Quality, economical 5-30X magnifiers including geology loupes & optical comparators, hand lenses, linen testers
and credit card magnifying glasses. ]
Innoventions - Manufactures a hand-held electronic magnifier which connects to any television set as an aid to people with low vision.
Meta Description: [ Innoventions/MagniCam manufactures magnification systems which magnify and project an image from any object such as a book, magazine, photograph, prescription on to any standard television set or computer monitor. Our systems greatly enhance and enrich the lives of those afflicted with low visi... ]
InspiredCode - Develops software for the visually impaired, including mouse-driven screen-readers and talking text editors.
Meta Description: [ Change the way you see your computer ]
Lifestyle Pinhole Glasses - See clearly without strain using pinhole glasses. No glass lens, and no prescription.
Meta Description: [ See clearly without strain using pinhole glasses. No glass lens, and no prescription. Suitable for short/long sightedness, cataracts, astigmatism, relief of eye strain, presbyopia, double vision, and crossed eyes. Trade enquiries welcome. ]
Low Vision Associates (NYC) - Helping patients with the latest on low vision, whether from injury, aging, glaucoma, macular degeneration, albinism, retinitus pigmentosa, diabetes or other, specialty lenses or contacts may help.
Meta Description: [ The latest on low vision, whether from injury, aging, glaucoma, macular degeneration, albinism, stargardts macular dystrophy, retinitis pigmentosa, diabetes or other causes, these specialty lenses may ]
Magnifico - Features a broad range of magnifiers and low-vision aids.
Meta Description: [ MAGNIFICO is truly THE Magnifier Company, with the very best selection of magnifiers and low-vision aids - all at unbeatable prices. ]
Mirror Place - Magnifying makeup mirrors (5X) that allow you to see clearly to apply makeup without glasses. Mirrors designed by an eye doctor in response to his patients' needs.
Meta Description: [ We specialize in magnifying vanity mirrors, wall mounted lighted makeup mirrors, compact and travel mirrors, adjustable floor mirrors, fogless bathroom mirrors, shaving and shower mirrors. Our optically correct mirrors are designed so you can see clearly without your glasses or contacts. ]
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National Braille Factory - Converts text documents into braille including business cards, coloring books, and greeting cards.
Optelec - Features a complete line of magnifiers, vision aids and braille products.
Optically Yours - Sells low vision products and magnifiers in central Florida.
Meta Description: [ Optically Yours ]
Pathways Technology - Online catalog providing information, resources and products for low vision.
PC Squared - Distributor of low vision and blindness products, including speech software.
Meta Description: [ PC Squared has Personal Computer products forVisuallyand Physically Challenged ]
Pentronics - Services Braille equipment and CCTV reading magnifiers in Australia. Develops software for Braille music translation and tactile graphics.
Meta Description: [ Service and Support for Adaptive Technologies for the Blind and Vision Impaired ]
Portset Internet Services - Products include web browser, teletype, document reader, and typewriter, all with speech synthesis.
Meta Description: [ Visually Impaired products and solutions produced in the UK. ]
Practical Solutions - Acrylic 5X magnifying mirrors to eliminate the need to wear glasses or contact lenses when applying makeup.
Meta Description: [ Magic Focus® mirrors are distortion-free, 5X magnification and are among the strongest, most optically correct mirrors on the market. They will allow you to see in detail, whether you wear glasses or not, better than you ever thought possible.
]
Richcreek Enterprises - Manufactures and sells aids for the blind and vision impaired.
Seeing With Sound - Offers an experimental system for translating live camera images into sounds that a blind person hears via stereo headphones.
Meta Description: [ Synthetic vision for the blind by means of an auditory display. ]
Sierra Custom Cutting - Features writing guides for those with low vision.
Meta Description: [ Writing Guides for those with low vision. ]
Sight Sheet - Fold-out vision aid that can be attached to any reading material to magnify print. Can also be used on computer screens.
SightConnection - Offers products selected by their low vision specialists who work with people with impaired vision every day.
SpecialEd Solutions - Adaptive equipment for blind, visually-impaired, and multiply-impaired children.
Sylvana Belle Eyes - Magnifying makeup eyeglasses that permit corrected vision in both eyes while applying makeup.
Meta Description: [ Magnifying glasses for applying makeup with a Patented Design. The only makeup
eyeglassess in the world that permit corrected vision in both eyes
while applying makeup. ]
Tactile Vision - A raised printing method that produces easily readable, non-embossed non-residue tactile graphics and Braille.
Meta Description: [ Tactile Vision Inc. is dedicated to producing raised print materials for individuals with Special Needs. The goal of the company is to provide resources and tools which assist those with special challenges achieve greater educational outcomes, be more effective in the workplace and experience gre... ]
The Magnifying Center - Retailer of optical and non-optical devices for the visually impaired. Products include magnifiers, daily living aids, electronic reading technology (CCTV's), integrated reading machines, and screen enlargers. Several retail locations in Florida.
Meta Description: [ The center for the visually impaired and blind. Adaptive technology: magnifiers, daily living aids, electronic reading technology (CCTV's), integrated reading machines, screen reader enlarger programs.. ]
UltraOptix - Manufactures magnifiers and low vision optical aids, including lighted loupes, book lights, and pop-up pocket lenses.
Meta Description: [ Manufacture of the hand held magnifier, lighted magnifier, specialty magnifier, booklight, and loupe. Magnifiers, lighted magnifiers, specialty magnifiers, booklights, and loupes specialists ]
Vision Enhancers - Complete glasses or clip-on lenses for your eyewear.
Meta Description: [ Bifocals, reading glasses, eyeglasses, computer glasses for eye strain and bifocals for overhead viewing, bifocals for temporary use, all eyewear available in clip-ons or complete eye glasses. ]
Vision Technology - Provides video magnification systems and vision enhancement devices for individuals with macular degeneration and other forms of low vision.
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Visual Impairments and Blindness Expert System - VIBES will help answer questions and give advice. You can then see products (and services) for Braille, and find the organizations (or people) where you can get the products.
Visual-Tech Connection - Sales of Telesensory Aladdin Low Vision Aids, including video magnifiers and reading machines.
Meta Description: [ Telesensory, Optelec, Enhanced Vision, Magnisight, Ash Technologies low vision products available include: Aladdin, Atlas, Apex, ClearView+, ClearView+ TFT, ClearNote+, Merlin, Merlin LCD, Jordy, Acrobat, Amigo, Nemo, Explorer, Pico, Olympia, Traveller+ Compact+, Prisma, and Eclipse Video Magnifi... ]
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