[nfbmi-talk] FYI: [announce] ACB Reaches Settlement Agreement with CVS.COM for "Talking" Prescription Labels

Tue Mar 18 23:26:07 UTC 2014

Access is access, and access is a civil right no matter who garners it. 
Thanks sir.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kane Brolin" <kbrolin65 at gmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 5:03 PM
Subject: [nfbmi-talk] FYI: [announce] ACB Reaches Settlement Agreement with 
CVS.COM for "Talking" Prescription Labels


> It's nice to know that a related organization, while not in complete
> agreement with us on some matters, has made progress here.  This ought
> to help seniors, especially.
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Rita Kersh <hoosierrita at gmail.com>
> Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:06:37 -0400
> Subject: [indiana-l] FW: [announce] ACB Reaches Settlement Agreement
> with CVS.COM for "Talking" Prescription Labels
> To: ACB of Indiana Discussion list <indiana-l at acb.org>
>
>
>
> CVS/pharmacy Now Offers "Talking" Prescription Labels for Individuals with
> Vision Impairments Through its Online Pharmacy
>
>
>
> New service on CVS.com is the result of a collaboration with state and
> national organizations for the blind
>
>
>
> Woonsocket, Rhode Island (March 18, 2014) - CVS/pharmacy announced today
> that it now provides ScripTalk talking prescription labels for 
> prescriptions
> ordered for home delivery through its online pharmacy, CVS.com. The
> ScripTalk labels provide a safe and convenient way to access information 
> on
> prescription labels for individuals who cannot read standard print.  The
> ScripTalk labels are free to CVS.com pharmacy customers who are blind or
> visually impaired. Customers can also obtain a free ScripTalk reader from
> Envision America that will enable them to listen to the information on the
> ScripTalk label.
>
>
>
> "We are pleased to offer the ScripTalk service to our online pharmacy
> customers who are visually impaired," said Josh Flum, Senior Vice 
> President
> of Retail Pharmacy at CVS Caremark. "Enhancing access to important
> information about prescriptions is in keeping with our purpose of helping
> people on their path to better health."
>
>
>
> Today's announcement is the result of collaboration between CVS/pharmacy,
> the American Foundation for the Blind, American Council of the Blind and
> California Council of the Blind. These groups applauded CVS/pharmacy's
> actions.
>
>
>
> "The lack of accessible labels on prescription drug containers puts people
> with vision loss at serious risk of medication mishaps," said Paul
> Schroeder, Vice President of Programs & Policy at the American Foundation
> for the Blind. "We applaud CVS/pharmacy for taking steps to provide speech
> access to label information for customers with vision loss along with its
> willingness to evaluate methods to improve large print labels."
>
>
>
> "This agreement is a positive step that allows for a greater level of
> privacy, safety, and independence for blind and visually impaired 
> Americans
> of all ages who take prescription medications," said Kim Charlson, 
> president
> of the American Council of the Blind.
>
>
>
> "The California Council of the Blind applauds CVS's willingness to offer
> access to the information on prescription medication labels.  As a result 
> of
> this initiative, persons who are blind or visually impaired who use CVS 
> mail
> order to fill their prescription needs will have the same direct, and
> independent access to label information as do sighted customers," stated
> Donna Pomerantz, President, California Council of the Blind.
>
>
>
> To request the labels with a prescription ordered through cvs.com, the
> number to call at cvs.com is 888-227-3403.  Questions about the ScripTalk
> system should be directed to Envision America at 800-890-1180. It is
> recommended that you call cvs.com first.
>
>
>
>
>
> About CVS/pharmacy
>
> CVS/pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS),
> is America's leading retail pharmacy with more than 7,600 CVS/pharmacy and
> Longs Drug stores. CVS/pharmacy is reinventing pharmacy to help people on
> their path to better health by providing the most accessible and
> personalized expertise, both in its stores and online at CVS.com. General
> information about CVS/pharmacy and CVS Caremark is available at
> http://info.cvscaremark.com.
>
>
>
> About American Council of the Blind (ACB) and California Council of the
> Blind (CCB)
>
> American Council of the Blind is a national consumer-based advocacy
> organization working on behalf of blind and visually impaired Americans
> throughout the country with members organized through seventy state and
> special interest affiliates. California Council of the Blind is the
> California affiliate of the ACB and is a statewide membership organization
> with 40 local chapters and statewide special interest associations. ACB 
> and
> CCB are dedicated to improving the quality of life, equality of 
> opportunity
> and independence of all people who have visual impairments. Their members
> and affiliated organizations have a long history of commitment to the
> advancement of policies and programs which will enhance independence for
> people who are blind and visually impaired. More information about ACB and
> CCB can be found by visiting www.acb.org and http://www.ccbnet.org.
>
>
>
> About American Foundation for the Blind
>
> The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that
> expands possibilities for people with vision loss. AFB's priorities 
> include
> broadening access to technology; elevating the quality of information and
> tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss; and 
> promoting
> independent and healthy living for people with vision loss by providing 
> them
> and their families with relevant and timely resources. AFB is also proud 
> to
> house the Helen Keller Archives and honor the over forty years that Helen
> Keller worked tirelessly with AFB. For more information visit AFB online 
> at
> www.afb.org.
>
>
>
> Media Contacts:
>
>
>
> Mike DeAngelis
>
> CVS/pharmacy
>
> michael.deangelis at cvscaremark.com
>
> 401-770-2645
>
>
>
> Kim Charlson
>
> President, American Council of the Blind
>
> 617-501-5853
>
> kimcharlson at acb.org
>
>
>
> Adrianna Montague-Devaud
> Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
> American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
> 212-502-7615
> amontague at afb.net
>


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