[Nfbf-l] Nfbf-l Digest, Vol 60, Issue 22

[Johnnie Slaton]

Greetings To All,

The following information about accessible prescription labels is worth 
passing on.
Accessible Prescription Label Program

From: Pikula, Jane
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 2:47 PM
To: #$DBS_ALL_USERS
Subject: Accessible Prescription Label Program Now Free For Blind Americans

Good afternoon, everyone.



I have been made aware of the following program, and have copied the press 
release (below) off En-Vision America's website.  This prescription-reading 
device is being made available to all blind Americans, regardless of income 
level or what insurance they have.  All a blind person needs to do is 
contact En-Vision America, let them know that they are interested in the 
ScripTalk device, and the name of the pharmacy they use.  En-Vision America 
is working with the major pharmacy chains, to get them onboard with this 
program.  The pharmacy chains are saying that there isn't enough need for 
them to spend the money to provide the infrared labels needed to allow the 
ScripTalk to read prescription labels to blind users.  If enough people 
contact En-Vision America, they can prove that the need is out there.  The 
way that the program works:  A blind patient receives the ScripTalk Station 
unit.  The pharmacy provides infrared labels that they affix to the 
medication bottles.  These infrared labels are then read by the ScripTalk 
unit in the blind person's home.  These labels contain ALL the information 
that a sighted person would have available to him, including warnings, 
dosage information, side effects, script number, doctor's name, etc.  Please 
let your client's know about this program.  It could prevent serious injury 
to someone who did not have proper access to medication labels.



Jane Pikula

Senior Rehabilitation Specialist



For Immediate Release

Accessible Prescription Label Program Now Free For Blind Americans

Normal, IL  3/15/11 - En-Vision America, Inc. has announced a new program to 
aid the blind and visually impaired in obtaining accessible prescriptions. 
Under their Pharmacy Freedom Program, eligible individuals may obtain a free 
ScripTalk Station patient reader that will allow them to access their 
prescription label information. Participating pharmacies attach a small RFID 
label to each prescription, containing all printed information. This 
provides a safe, private and independent way for the blind and visually 
impaired to manage their medication regimen, as well as helping pharmacies 
to comply with ADA regulations in serving their patients. Interested 
individuals may contact En-Vision America to get their free reader and 
provide pharmacy details. Pharmacies concerned with meeting the needs of 
their special needs patients may also contact the company for more 
information about the program.

ScripTalk Station is a cutting-edge technological solution for prescription 
medication information access. It has been adopted by the Veteran's 
Administration for use in their facilities across the country. ScripTalk 
utilizes RFID (radio-frequency identification) and TTS (text-to-speech) 
technologies to allow those that cannot read their prescription labels a way 
to access the information. It is the only product on the market to provide 
full label information in a manner that meets ADA, FDCA and HIPAA 
regulations.

David Raistrick, Vice-President, says "We are pleased to be able to offer 
this new program to sight impaired folks in the U.S.  Now safety and peace 
of mind are free for patients when taking potentially dangerous 
 medications!"

En-Vision America, Inc. is a company providing high-tech products aimed at 
solving problems for those with visual or print impairments. Located in 
Normal, Illinois, En-Vision America has successfully introduced several 
voice-enabled products such as i.d. mate Summit, the talking bar code 
reader, and ScripTalk, the talking pharmaceutical reader. Originally founded 
by Philip C. and David B. Raistrick in 1996, the cornerstone of the company 
was based upon one single premise: To provide customers with greater 
independence through technology.

For additional information contact:
Anna McClure
En-Vision America
1845 Hovey Ave.
Normal, IL 61761
800-890-1180
Fax: 309-452-3643
www.envisionamerica.com