The Self-help Resource Center for Vision LossLabeling and Marking Products
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.
Braille Clothing Tags
One hundred little aluminum braille tags that can be sewn onto any piece of clothing to identify its color, even if it's plaid or striped. The tags can be machine washed and dried and the name of the color is printed as well as Brailled on the tag.
100 tags for $29.95 Click to Purchase![]()
If you would rather pin the labels on, purchase a pack of 50 rust proof brass safety pins.
50 safety pins for $1.95 Click to Purchase![]()
CAN-Do Bumps Basic Assortment
Included are 25 each of translucent small, medium, large and orange small and medium bumps, plus a package of Spotters. Retail value $14.20.
$10.95 Click to Purchase![]()
Colorino: Talking Color Identifier
Caretec, the company that produced the first and still the most advanced color identifier, the Colortest, has designed a simpler version using the same advanced technology. This small (4.93 inches x 1.56 x 1.81) device detects about 100 colors and distinguishes sources, intensities and natural from artificial light. It speaks clearly at 3 volumes and has an earphone jack. Hold down the two buttons together to increase/decrease the volume. Uses 2 AAA batteries (included), can be connected to your computer for downloading software updates, and is designed to accommodate a cord. (Cord is not included).
$199.95 Click to purchase![]()
Match Maker Tactual Color Identifiers
The ideal way to match colors tactually, even if you don't know Braille. Match Makers consist of nickel plated brass safety pins with special plastic covers that have large dots for color identification. The dots are so large that they can be differentiated even by those who have little sensitivity in their fingers. They can be used by dot matching - everything with one dot matches everything else with one dot or one dot can represent a color, such as blue and two dots brown, and so on. Each set contains 238 safety pins consisting of 17 patterns of 14 pieces each. Supplied with instructions in large print and on cassette.
$49.95 per set Click to Purchase![]()
Orange Tactile Paint

Good substitute for 'Hi-Mark 2000'. Squeeze a dab, let it dry for 6-12 hours, and you have a permanent mark.
$2.95 Click to Purchase![]()
RNIB PenFriend
A new voice labeling system by RNIB that allows users to easily record, and re-record, information onto self-adhesive labels. This small pen shaped recorder provides easy recognition sound and just four buttons in a simple identifiable pattern. Instantly play back the recordings - no computer required. Use the PenFriend to label food items, including freezer food and even add cooking instructions, film and music collections, organize household paperwork, record shopping lists or leave audio messages.
1 for $139.95 Click to Purchase![]()
Touch to See Letters (Raised LP and Braille)
Sheet of 176 peel-off large print letters and numbers with braille may be used for sticking labels on canned foods, boxes, or for learning. Raised and easy to feel, these black letters are .75 inches high.
$15.95 Click to Purchase![]()
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