[Nfbf-l] Fw: Scriptalker

Tue Jan 20 15:19:51 UTC 2009

Mark, the proper name for the device is Script talk, and It has been a life 
saver for me.  Iat is nothing more than a prescription with a bar code that 
holds your personal information on it. the device is a simple pocket size 
bar code reader that once you sit your bottle down on it will scan your 
script label and read all the information on it to you! It is really neat! 
It gives me the independence to travel on my own like I do and continue to 
be able to go anywhere at any time without worrying about my meds and if 
someone sighted will be able to assist me when I get there. Yes, it has been 
a wonderful biece of freedom for me.  I am truly happy to see that all of 
us, not just the Bllind Vet's are able to utilize this product soon thru 
Walgreens and hopefully CVS. As far as the pill count, well Mark, that's not 
counting the 4 to 5 shots of Insulin I take in a days time depending on my 
need for the day! But, I am still here and able, so it's not so bad!! Your 
friend in the cause, Kirk
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark" <markspark at bellsouth.net>
To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 6:18 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Fw: Scriptalker


> That's pretty incredible.  I can't imagine taking that much medication, so 
> this must be a great device.
> Mark Tardif
> You can't hug your loved ones with nuclear arms
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kirk Harmon" <kvharmon54 at gmail.com>
> To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 9:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Fw: Scriptalker
>
>
>> Mark, I am a Dual transplant recipient among other Health issues and take 
>> a couple dozen pills three times a day. This device has allowed me to 
>> manage all of them, including refilling them in an efficient manner 
>> without asking my Wife to have to do this responsibility for me, in which 
>> she did for years, unfortunately. Your friend in the cause, Kirk Harmon
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Mark" <markspark at bellsouth.net>
>> To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 7:33 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Fw: Scriptalker
>>
>>
>>> Sounds really great!
>>> Mark Tardif
>>> You can't hug your loved ones with nuclear arms
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Kirk Harmon" <kvharmon54 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 2:22 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Fw: Scriptalker
>>>
>>>
>>>> Mark, I have been using Script talk thru the V.A. for years now. It is 
>>>> a wonderful and life saving piece of  technology for the blind that is 
>>>> extremely simple to operate. The V.A. has been using this for several 
>>>> years for the Blind Veteran's and it has been one of the simple but 
>>>> incredibly useful tools for independence that anyone that needs to take 
>>>> daily medicine can possibly use.  I am really glad to see that 
>>>> Walgreens is starting to implement this program for the civilian market 
>>>> I have ben talking with CVS Managers for a short time now and they, 
>>>> too, are investigating the Program and it's effectiveness for their 
>>>> Pharmacy's. S. This tool not only reads me my medicine, but also my 
>>>> Doctors name, my dose,  my instructions for use as well as  my 
>>>> remaining refills with the phone number I need to call in the refills 
>>>> for it. It truly is a life saver. Your friend in the cause, Kirk Harmon
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>> From: "Mark" <markspark at bellsouth.net>
>>>> To: "NFB of Florida Listserv" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 9:35 PM
>>>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Fw: Scriptalker
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> This is just something to consider, for those of us who take 
>>>>> prescription medications.
>>>>> Mark Tardif
>>>>> You can't hug your loved ones with nuclear arms
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>> From: Sue Ellen
>>>>> To: Mark
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 8:02 PM
>>>>> Subject: Scriptalker
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>
>>>>> I just wanted to inform you of a new program that Walgreens is rolling 
>>>>> out,
>>>>> for people who are visually impaired or totally blind.  Script Talk is 
>>>>> a
>>>>> machine that has special technology to read preprinted labels on
>>>>> medications, so that all dosing instructions, patient information, 
>>>>> side
>>>>> effects, refills and doctor's name, are all read audibly, through the
>>>>> machine.
>>>>> The pharmacist places a special censor on the medication bottle, and 
>>>>> you
>>>>> place the bottle over the Script Talk machine.  In a clear, female 
>>>>> voice,
>>>>> the machine reads all information, that is on the printed pamphlet, 
>>>>> provided
>>>>> with patient's medication.
>>>>> This machine is currently being given for free, and we just obtained 
>>>>> ours
>>>>> yesterday.  It's quite small, about the size of a portable CD player, 
>>>>> has an
>>>>> adaptor, but it can also be used with two double A batteries.
>>>>>
>>>>> Call your local Walgreens, to see if this machine is currently 
>>>>> available in
>>>>> your area.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Please feel free to pass this message to anyone you think it may be of
>>>>> interest to.
>>>>>
>>>>> Claudia
>>>>>
>>>>> Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, 
>>>>> while
>>>>> the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues.
>>>>> our-safe-haven-subscribe at googlegroups.com
>>>>> makinghouseworkeasier-subscribe at googlegroups.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Sue Ellen
>>>>>
>>>>> Everyone needs to believe in something.  I believe in Chocolate
>>>>>
>>>>> skipe contact,  sueellen64
>>>>> msn roselee65 at hotmail.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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