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

[Toni King]

Hello Johnnie,
Thank you so much for passing on this very useful information.
Bright Blessings,
Toni

Original message:
> 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: #$%%WORD37ALLWORD39%%
> 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






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