GEM Community Party's for November & December

Please mark your calendars' for these Wednesday's in November 18^th and December 16^{th. Our November Party will be at Roanoke}  Island Presbyterian Church from 1:30 -3PM and our December party at The Dare Center from 1:30 – 3pm.

Gail E Sonnesso M.S.

Executive Director

GEM Adult Day Services Inc.

Where group Respite is therapeutic for both our participants, and their families.

(252) 480-3354

http://www.gemdayservices.org

Introducing the iBill Talking Banknote Identifier

Orbit Research Introduces iBill Talking Banknote Identifier

 

Priced at $99, the iBill is a breakthrough in independent living for the blind and visually impaired

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbit Research today announced the introduction of the iBill, the world's first affordable Talking Banknote Identifier for the blind and the visually impaired. Priced at $99, the 1.5 ounce, pager-sized iBill represents a breakthrough in enabling the blind and the visually impaired community achieve independence in the everyday necessity of using paper currency, which sighted people take for granted. At about a third of the cost of existing devices, the iBill offers unrivaled features, ease of use and accuracy of identification.

The iBill is an exceptionally convenient and affordable solution that can be used by each and every blind or visually impaired individual. Measuring just 3 inches by 1.6 inches by 0.7 inches, the ultra-slim and compact "key-fob" design provides the ultimate in convenience, allowing it to be carried unobtrusively in a pocket, purse, clipped to the belt or attached to a keychain or lanyard. Among the features that set it apart from other such devices are the extremely high accuracy (better than 99.9%) and the near-instantaneous speed (less than one second in most cases) with which it identifies banknotes.

The iBill is designed with the sole purpose of providing the simplest, fastest and most accurate means to identify U.S. banknotes. Its unique ergonomic design permits easy and intuitive use without the need for any training or practice. Upon insertion of a banknote into the device, its denomination is identified at the press of a button. Based on the user's preference, the denomination is announced by a clear and natural voice, or by tone or vibration for privacy. The unit identifies all U.S. banknotes in circulation and recognizes them in any orientation. Banknotes in poor physical condition are indicated as unidentifiable and are not misread. The unit is also upgradeable to recognize new banknote designs.

The iBill achieves all of this while operating on a single, commonly available AAA battery which lasts for over a year with typical use. Its durable construction and sealed design ensure trouble-free use. The unit is backed by a one-year warranty from Orbit Research, and toll-free customer support.

"Orbit Research has once again demonstrated its commitment to the development of breakthrough technology and products that make a direct and measurably positive impact to the daily lives of the community we serve," said Michael Nolan, President of Orbit Research.

Orbit Research has filed patents on the technologies employed in the iBill, which enable its groundbreaking compactness, performance and features.

Samples of the iBill are available for evaluation now and Orbit Research is accepting orders.

Specializing in the development and manufacture of products for people with disabilities, Orbit Research's mission is to employ cutting-edge technology to develop innovative and affordable products that are essential for an independent and productive lifestyle.

    Contact:

    Carla Morris, (888) 606-7248

    Email: morris.carla@orbitresearch.com

    Orbit Research

    3422 Old Capitol Trail, Suite 585

    Wilmington, DE 19808, U.S.A.

    Tel: (888) 60-ORBIT

    http://www.orbitresearch.com

 

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FW: Google's Accessibility Site

 

 

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Posted on: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 8:43 AM
Author: noreply@blogger.com (Michael McCarty)
Subject: Google's Accessibility Site

 

Google offers accessibility features for many of their websites such as Gmail, Google Maps, and Youtube. Now, you can learn about these and other features from one location, through Google's accessibility resource page. It includes resources for many Google products as well as the latest blog posts across Google's network pertaining to accessibility. From the site: "Information access is at the core of Google's mission, to make the world's information universally accessible and useful. That's why in addition to crawling, indexing and ranking billions of websites, images, videos and other content, we also work to make that content available in all languages and in accessible formats. We want to make information available to everyone, and that includes people with disabilities, such as blindness, visual impairment, color deficiency, deafness, hearing loss and limited dexterity. We've found that providing alternative access modes like keyboard shortcuts, captions, high-contrast views and text-to-speech technology helps everyone, not just people with disabilities. For example, keyboard shortcuts help power users get things done more quickly without using a mouse, speech-to-text technology enables people to skim and search audio content, and custom product themes give people more opportunities to personalize." Click this link to visit http://www.google.com/accessibility.

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FW: PC To TV Video Converter

 

 

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Posted on: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 9:54 AM
Author: noreply@blogger.com (Michael McCarty)
Subject: PC To TV Video Converter

 

People with low vision often like to use the computer with the largest monitor possible. This is especially true when not using a screen magnification program. Why not use a TV as the computer's monitor? Can you imagine your desktop on a forty-some inch screen? With this little converter, you can use a TV as a PC monitor to view presentations, games, pictures and movies or browse the Web. Video standards include: NTSC, NTSC-EIAJ, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N. Resolutions supported: 640 x 480 (up to 85 Hz), 800 x 600 (up to 85 Hz) and 1024 x 768 (up to 75 Hz). Input ports include: HD15 (VGA). Output ports: Composite video (RCA), S-video and HD15 (VGA). Front panel controls: Zoom, Menu and onscreen display directional controls. Image controls: Horizontal and vertical size, brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness and onscreen display background. Click this link to purchase the PC To TV Video Converter from Amazon.com.

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FW: introduction of the iBill

 

 

From: Angelo Sonnesso [mailto:Angelo.Sonnesso@pcdss.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 11:26 AM
Subject: introduction of the iBill
Importance: High

 

This is certainly good news.

 

Priced at $99, the iBill is a breakthrough in independent living for

the blind and visually impaired

 WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbit Research today 

announced the introduction of the iBill, the world's first affordable 

Talking Banknote Identifier for the blind and the visually impaired.

 Priced at $99, the 1.5 ounce, pager-sized iBill represents a 

breakthrough in enabling the blind and the visually impaired  community

achieve independence in the everyday necessity of using  paper

currency, which sighted people take for granted. At about a  third of

the cost of existing devices, the iBill offers unrivaled  features,

ease of use and accuracy of identification.

 

 The iBill is an exceptionally convenient and affordable solution that

 can be used by each and every blind or visually impaired individual.

 Measuring just 3 inches by 1.6 inches by 0.7 inches, the ultra-slim

 and compact "key-fob" design provides the ultimate in convenience,

 allowing it to be carried unobtrusively in a pocket, purse, clipped to

 the belt or attached to a keychain or lanyard. Among the features that

 set it apart from other such devices are the extremely high accuracy

 (better than 99.9%) and the near-instantaneous speed (less than one

 second in most cases) with which it identifies banknotes.

 

 The iBill is designed with the sole purpose of providing the simplest,

 fastest and most accurate means to identify U.S. banknotes.

 Its unique ergonomic design permits easy and intuitive use without the

 need for any training or practice. Upon insertion of a banknote into

 the device, its denomination is identified at the press of a button.

 Based on the user's preference, the denomination is announced by a

 clear and natural voice, or by tone or vibration for privacy.

 The unit identifies all U.S. banknotes in circulation and recognizes

 them in any orientation. Banknotes in poor physical condition are

 indicated as unidentifiable and are not misread. The unit is also

 upgradeable to recognize new banknote designs.

 

 The iBill achieves all of this while operating on a single, commonly

 available AAA battery which lasts for over a year with typical use.

 Its durable construction and sealed design ensure trouble-free use.

 The unit is backed by a one-year warranty from Orbit Research, and

 toll-free customer support.

 

 "Orbit Research has once again demonstrated its commitment to the

 development of breakthrough technology and products that make a direct

 and measurably positive impact to the daily lives of the community we

 serve," said Michael Nolan, President of Orbit Research.

 

 Orbit Research has filed patents on the technologies employed in the

 iBill, which enable its groundbreaking compactness, performance and

 features.

 

 Samples of the iBill are available for evaluation now and Orbit

 Research is accepting orders.

 

 Specializing in the development and manufacture of products for people

 with disabilities, Orbit Research's mission is to employ cutting-edge

 technology to develop innovative and affordable products that are

 essential for an independent and productive lifestyle.

 

     Contact:

 

     Carla Morris, (888) 606-7248

     Email:

morris.carla@orbitresearch.com

 

     Orbit Research

     3422 Old Capitol Trail, Suite 585

     Wilmington, DE 19808, U.S.A.

     Tel: (888) 60-ORBIT

 

 

http://www.orbitresearch.com

 

 

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Experience this empowering one day women's workshop

Finding Your Passion: Creatively and Spiritually: Experience this
empowering one day women's workshop with life coach, teacher, counselor,
Quiana Grace Frost and guest speakers, musicians and exhibitors sharing
inspiring presentations and exercises to call forth your sense of passion,
purpose and creativity . Saturday October 24 at the Hilton in Kitty Hawk
from 8am-4pm. For more information and registration form, visit
www.prayerthroughmusic.com or call Kim Kalman 441-2555.

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Peace...

kim kalman
www.kimkalman.com
www.prayerthroughmusic.com
252-441-2555
PO Box 1993
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

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Hi Ellen could you pass this on thru your email list? would
appreciate it! thank you!!

Finding Your Passion: Creatively and Spiritually: Experience this
empowering one day women's workshop with life coach, teacher,
counselor, Quiana Grace Frost and guest speakers, musicians and
exhibitors sharing inspiring presentations and exercises to call forth
your sense of passion, purpose and creativity . Saturday October 24
at the Hilton in Kitty Hawk from 8am-4pm. For more information and
registration form, visit www.prayerthroughmusic.com or call Kim Kalman
441-2555.

Peace...

kim kalman
www.kimkalman.com
www.prayerthroughmusic.com
252-441-2555
PO Box 1993
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Digital TV software provides talking menus for the visually impaired

Digital TV software provides talking menus for the visually impaired,
deaf and elderly

It looks like something we've all been looking for may finally be
coming.
Digital TV software provides talking menus for the visually
impaired, deaf and elderly
Tom Scott
NY Disability Examiner, September 2, 2009
Bristol/Hong Kong-based Ocean Blue Software, a specialist digital TV
software house, has developed talking digital TV technology for set top
boxes and televisions that could potentially benefit millions of people
who
are blind, visually impaired, deaf, severely dyslexic, and elderly.
The technology, produced in conjunction with theThe Royal National
Institute
of Blind People (RNIB) and other digital technology companies, works by
converting on-screen based text menus into speech output. Consumers will
be
able to control how the audio information is spoken to them, and have
the
ability to change the level of speech and the language through a
customizable interface. Developers are optimistic that the new
technology
will improve the quality of life of 8 million individuals living with
disabilities in the UK, and even
more around the world.
Ocean Blue Software also recently produced Nexus TVTM, a digital
technology
system with health care features that utilizes a television with a set
top
box and a remote control. The system is capable of providing automatic
alerts reminding users which medication to take, and when. Users will
also
be able to order repeat prescriptions by scanning a barcode with the
remote
control and then forward it to their pharmacist. Individuals with
limited
mobility, will
be able to shop local stores and markets through the Nexus TVTM network
and
have items delivered to their home.
This is about exploiting technology to give the elderly and vulnerable
every possible comfort and security where they most want it - in their
own
homes, said Ken Helps, CEO of Ocean Blue Software, in a company press
release. At the same time, it addresses one of the greatest challenges
for
the British economy how to finance support for an ageing population.
It will be interesting to see how these technologies fare overseas and
if they will eventually be adopted in the US.
For more information, please visit
www.oceanbluesoftware.co.uk

www.accessible-devices.com

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STROKE IDENTIFICATION

STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters....S.T.R.

 

If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some

folks.

Seriously..

Please read:

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured

everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics).  She

said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.

They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she

appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest

of the evening

Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been

taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Ingrid passed away.) She had

suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs

of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die.

They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

 

It only takes a minute to read this...

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3

hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He

said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then

getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is

tough.

 

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and

Learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify.

Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke

victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to

recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three

simple questions:

S *Ask the individual to SMILE.

T *Ask the person to TALK, speak a simple sentence (Coherently---

i.e...It is sunny out today.)

R *Ask individual to RAISE both arms

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency

number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

 

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Tongue

NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to STICK his

TONGUE out... If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or

the other,  that is also an indication of a stroke.

I guess this could go under "S" and/or under "T"!!!

Sock Hop At October's Harmony Cafe

Sock Hop At October's Harmony Cafe
 Date: October 9th, 2009 at  St. Andrews by the Sea, Nags Head , 6pm- 9pm. Cost: $5.00
 
Remember when the sock hop was the place to be? GEM and the Nags Head Lions Club are offering a trip down memory lane with a sock hop at St. Andrews by the Sea on Friday October 9th from 6 -9pm. We will be serving refreshments at 50's prices: Hot dogs, Cokes- cherry and vanilla; Egg creams - chocolate and vanilla, Malteds & Shakes, Ice cream sodas & sundaes, plus coffee and cake. 
 
We will offer a mix of entertainment provided by The Atlantic School of Dance, and Angelo and the SUNSETS. Join in and sing or bring your own group; we will also have DJ Magic Mike for your twisting pleasure, a dance contest, and a best /most ... .costume contest - wear your poodle skirt!
 
Please call Gail at 252.480.3354 if you would like to perform or for information about tickets.