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Household, Cooking and Telephone Accessories

VisionAWARE's ILA-Store and Amazon-Store make holiday shopping easy for you. The products below have been carefully selected by our team of vision rehabilitation professionals. All purchases take place on the ILA website. When you have finished shopping, please come back and explore the other rich resources on VisionAWARE.

Note: Prices and availability are subject to change at any time. Please contact our partner/vendor, Independent Living Aids, for customer service, guidelines, and policies for shipping and returns.

'Ove' Glove

'Ove' Glove(TM) - Hot Surface HandlerA glove that withstands heat up to 480 degrees F and fits on either hand to let you grasp a hot pan or bulb with out getting burned. Its exterior Dupont Nomex(R) and Kevlar(R) thermal protective layer covers a soft doubleknit cotton interior. Machine washable.

$19.95 Click to PurchaseIndependent living aids

13" Fire Retardant Cooking Mitt

Big Button TV Universal Remote

Fire retardant mitt protects up to 425 degrees F. This protective 13 inch oven mitt comes in a charcoal gray and can be wiped off with a damp cloth.

$2.25 Click to PurchaseIndependent living aids

17" Fire Retardant Cooking Mitt

17" Flame Retardant Oven Mitt

17 inch elbow length fire retardant mitt offers maximum protection. Protect up to 425 degrees F. Can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.

$3.25 Click to PurchaseIndependent living aids

Amplified Phone with Large Buttons and Braille

'Amplified Phone with Large Buttons and BrailleAn outstanding telephone that satisfies the needs of both the hearing and visually impaired. Features include:

  • High contrast, jumbo-size buttons with Braille, the large print numbers measure 3/4 inch high
  • Voice announcement of each number as it is dialed
  • Amplification up to 37 dB which is 70 times louder than normal
  • adjustable ring up to 95 dB
  • adjustable Tone Selector that allows selection of amplification of particular frequencies
  • 10 memory buttons and 3 dedicated programmable emergency buttons
  • extra bright ring flasher
  • hearing aid T-coil compatible handset
  • hold and re-dial buttons

$139.95 Click to PurchaseIndependent living aids

VisionAWARE tip:Whenever possible, try to select your own telephone instead of asking a family member or friend to select it for you so that you can choose a telephone that meets your needs. Also, telephone technology changes frequently, and a specific telephone may change or be updated at any time.

Basic Talking Caller ID

'Basic Talking Caller IDUnit operates only if the user subscribes to this service from the local telephone company. Announces the number when the phone rings. Says that a number is blocked or that caller's number is unknown. Stores 10 calls for audible review of numbers, date and time. Has volume control, power surge protection, instructions in (English/Spanish), 6 foot telephone cord. Does not have a display. Takes 3 AAA batteries NOT included.

$26.95 Click to PurchaseIndependent living aids

Big Button TV Universal Remote

Big Button TV Universal Remote

This TV remote is ideal for visually impaired and digitally challenged people who have difficulty hitting the right button. The buttons measure .62 inches on the 9.5 inch x 2.5 x 1.25 remote. It controls most TVs, VCRs, cable boxes, satellite dishes and DVD players. This unit can be programmed to record TV programs in the future. Has a lighted keypad. Uses 2 AA batteries (not included).

$24.95 Click to PurchaseIndependent living aids

Cool Touch Oven Rack Guards

Big Button TV Universal RemoteThey fit easily over the exposed sides of your oven rack using heavy duty snaps that are completely covered with fabric so they won't heat up. Made from NOMEX, a fire retardant fabric used by fire fighters and race car drivers, they are safe for temperatures up to 500 degrees. Measure 18 x 3 inches when fully opened. Machine washable.

$19.95 Click to PurchaseIndependent living aids

Cut-resistant Ambidextrous Glove

cut-resistant ambidextrous glove

When using a sharp knife, put on this soft, flexible steel-mesh glove and never cut your hand again. One glove that fits either the right or left hand.

$11.95 Click to PurchaseIndependent living aids Choose Large, Medium, or Small size at time of purchase

Dine Around the World Cookbook

Dine Around the World CookbookA Cookbook for the Visually Impaired, Young People and Cooks on the Run by Margaret Weber Martinez. In her second cookbook, Margaret shares tested, delicious and simple recipes from America, Mexico, Germany, Greece and the Orient. To make preparing meals as easy as possible, she suggests entire menus, with accompanying recipes for each dish. The book also lists helpful cooking and organizational hints. The National Association for the Handicapped has approved the book's large print format and every page of the spiral bound book is laminated so stray ingredients can be wiped off.

$15.95 Click to purchaseIndependent living aids

Giant Button Speaker Phone with Flashing Ringer

'Giant Button Affordable Speaker Phone with Flashing RingerIn addition to 10 two-touch speed dialing, 3 programmable one-touch speed dials, hold button, last number re-dial, it is a two-way speaker phone with volume control. Measures 8.50 x 5.75 inches and has 1 x 1.25 inch buttons with large bold numbers. Desk or wall mountable. Please note this telephone is a corded phone.

$19.95 Click to PurchaseIndependent living aids

VisionAWARE tip: Whenever possible, try to select your own telephone instead of asking a family member or friend to select it for you so that you can choose a telephone that meets your needs. Also, telephone technology changes frequently, and a specific telephone may change or be updated at any time.

Large Numbers and Letter Stickers for Telephones

'Large Print Telephone StickersIf you have trouble seeing the numbers on your telephone, consider putting these stickers on them. The strong adhesive holds the stickers firmly onto the number pads. Letters measure nearly .75 inch and are dark black. Choice of white letters on black background or black letters on white background.

$7.95 Click to Purchase.Independent living aids

Loud Liquid Level Indicator with 9 v. battery

Loud Liquid Level Indicator with 9 v. battery

To avoid over-filling a glass or cup because it is hard to see the water line, place this useful gadget on the side of the cup. Pour in the water and when the liquid reaches the tip of the 2 prongs, the unit makes a loud persistant sound, until your remove it from the water. It operates on a 9-volt battery (included) which is easy to install and replace. Without the battery and excluding the prongs, it measures 1.75" x 1" x .93".

$10.95 Click to PurchaseIndependent living aids

Low Vision Black/White Cutting Board

Low Vision Black and White Cutting Board One side is black to contrast with light colored food you are cutting. The other side is white to define dark foods being cut on this full sized plastic, washable board. It measures 14 1/4" x 9 1/2" x 1/4".

$12.95 Click to PurchaseIndependent living aids

Sunbeam Hot Beverage Maker

Sunbeam Hot Beverage Maker

Extra-fast, piping hot water for coffee, cereals, soups, cocoa or tea. Heats 12 ounces of water in about 90 seconds at the touch of a button. Signal light, stainless steel tank.

$27.95 Click to PurchaseIndependent living aids

Talking and All-Around Thermometer

Talking Exact Temperature Cooking & All-Purpose Thermometer

You will find many uses for this accurate and affordable easy-to-hear talking thermometer in addition to testing the temperature of your meat or poultry. It speaks in 0.1 degrees F and is accurate to within plus or minus 1.8 degrees from - 4 to 248 degrees F. You insert the stainless steel probe into the food, wait a few seconds, then press the talk button. It also reports the temperature of bath water, the room temperature, a heating pad or any other heat affected object. It measures 10 x 1.7 x .59 inches, including the 5 inch probe. The white case fits comfortably into your hand. Operates on an included common 3 volt coin cell. You'll probably use this thermometer so often that it will become one of your favorite gadgets.

$28.95 Click to PurchaseIndependent living aids

Talking Microwave

Deluxe Cook Magic Talking Microwave

The Cook Magic Deluxe Talking .9 cu ft. 900 Watt Microwave Oven is a factory manufactured talking microwave that a blind user has declared, "It is really easy to use." A notched knob guides the user to setting the cook time and when you push a button on it, asks you to set the minutes and then the seconds. The other attractive features are:

- .9 cubic feet
- 900 watt
- Easy-to-use talking programmable feature
- Spanish or English language
- 10 power levels
- 8 instant settings for common foods
- 5 express one touch settings
- 5 memory setting buttons
- Time and weight defrost
- Turntable
- Remind signal
- Kitchen timer
- Measures 20.1" Length x 17" width x 11.2" high. - 90 Day warranty

$149.95 Click to PurchaseIndependent living aids

Very Large Button Speaker Phone with Talking Caller ID

Very Large Button Speaker Phone with Talking Caller ID

Very large button speaker phone amplifies incoming calls to 40 dB and announces the name or number of the individual who is calling. It displays the identity of the caller in its large, backlit LCD screen. The volume and tone are adjustable and it has a loud ring and a flashing red light alerts you of a call. Keypad buttons measure 1" wide x 5/8" high.

  • recommended for moderate hearing loss
  • number verification for pre-dialing
  • CID has a 64 name & number memory

$119.95 (avail 12/23/08)Click to PurchaseIndependent living aids

VisionAWARE tip: Whenever possible, try to select your own telephone instead of asking a family member or friend to select it for you so that you can choose a telephone that meets your needs. Also, telephone technology changes frequently, and a specific telephone may change or be updated at any time.

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