[Nfbsatx] Fw: [nfb-talk] ACCESSIBLE PRESCRIPTION LABEL PROGRAM NOW FREE FOR

[James Sofka]

Hi, all.
For your information.
Jim Sofka.
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From: "Anna McClure" <amcclure at envisionamerica.com>
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Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 1:45 PM
Subject: [nfb-talk] ACCESSIBLE PRESCRIPTION LABEL PROGRAM NOW FREE FOR


> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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> ACCESSIBLE PRESCRIPTION LABEL PROGRAM NOW FREE FOR BLIND AMERICANS
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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!"
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> 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.
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> For additional information contact:
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> En-Vision America
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> 1845 Hovey Ave.
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> Normal, IL 61761
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> 800-890-1180
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> frontdesk at envisionamerica.com
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> www.envisionamerica.com
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