Item #

Item Name

Needed Quantity

Description and Specifications

Item 1

Electronic book readers and note taker

3

A book reader, note-taker, and braille display that can connect to a computer or smartphone via USB or Bluetooth.

Specifications:

• 40 eight-dot refreshable Braille cells
• Use stand-alone or connected to a computer or mobile device.
• Braille display mode connects to 5 computers and mobile devices over USB and Bluetooth
• Works with all popular screen readers on Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android, Fire OS, Chrome OS and Linux
• Read and send messages and emails.
• Browse the internet and social media.
• Control smartphone or computer.
• Cursor Routing buttons
• Audio and Haptic output
• Switch easily and instantly between modes
• Full-featured, high-quality Perkins-style 8-key Braille keyboard.
• Cursor pad with 4-way arrows and select keys for easy navigation.
• Panning control rocker keys at each end of the display
• USB C port for charging and connectivity
• Fast-charging long-life battery
• Includes an SD Card, Charger, and a USB cable.

Item 2

Virtually Handsfree Mousing system (Left & Right)

1

Specifications:

• Macintosh and Windows compatible
• Ergonomically correct
• Stops Repetitive Stress Injuries
• Built especially for those with mobility issues.

Item 3

USB Speech Recognition Headsets

5

The headsets that are used by blind people with low vision, and people with reduced mobility. They must be able to be used for a clear accurate dictation and speech recognition.

Specifications:

• Connector: USB Type-A
• Microphone:  Adjustable or flexible for optimal positioning
• Compatibility: A compatible USB for windows

Item 4

The Tactile Graphics Machine

1

It is used by the blind people, and deaf-blind. This machine should be able to create stunning tactile maps, diagrams, text, and graphics.

Specifications:

• Paper Sizes available: 11×11.5”, 8.5×11”, 11×17”
• Connectivity: USB, or wireless

Electrical:

• Voltage: 120V or 240V
• Power: 5A

Item 5

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device

1

Used by deaf and speech impaired people. It should provide a sound with volume control, easy sequential recording, quick level erase, built-in overlay storage, record lock, level lock, and other terrific features. Use it to initiate conversations, support daily activities, talk on the telephone, tell personal anecdotes, practice speaking and articulation, give instructions, participate in small group instruction.

Specifications:

• Records and stores up to 45 messages.
• At least five levels of recordings, 9 cells per level
• Maximum of 15 seconds per core message
• Maximum of 10 seconds per vocab message
• Total of 9 minutes of recording time
• Personalize each level overlay with pictures. 
• It should include three additional core buttons for frequently used words or phrases across all levels.
• Offers sequential recording for quick set-up and re-recording.

Item 6

Braille displays

1

The braille display is used by people with disabilities (and other people) to connect and communicate with others by using a digital screen and audio output to share their braille writing.

Specifications:

• The ability to edit, save and transfer electronic documents via USB.
• Headphone jack and volume control
• Operates as a mechanical brailler for extended use.
• Multiple language platforms including English, UK English
• Rechargeable and removable battery
• Fits most common size paper— 28 cells; fits up to 8.5 inches wide and 14-inch-long paper.

Item 7

Screen readers

3

Screen readers for the computer allow visually impaired users to read the text that is displayed on the computer screen with a speech synthesizer or braille display.

Specifications:

• Operating systems: Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, Server 2012 and Server 2008
• Processor speed: minimum 1.5 GHz processor
• Memory: 4GB recommended (64-bit), 2GB recommended (32-bit)
• Required hard disk space: 20MB to 690MB required per voice for installing Vocalizer Expressive, Vocalizer Direct, or RealSpeak Solo Direct voices (file sizes will vary depending on the voice installed)
• Video: a display adapter capable of at least 800 x 600 screen resolution with 16-bit colour (1024 x 768 screen resolution with 32-bit colour recommended)
• Sound: Windows compatible sound card (for speech)

Item 8

(Traditional) Desktop computers with accessories (UPS, Keyboard, mouse, cables)

2

The office desktop computers with their accessories including UPS, Keyboard, mouse, and cables.

Specifications:

• RAM:8GM
• Storage: 256GB SSD
• HDMI and USB Ports
• Processor: Intel Core i5
• Operating System: Windows
• Power Supply Unit
• All in One Desktop

Item 9

Laptop Computers with accessories 

12

It should have 8 GB of RAM and be compatible with accessible apps for people with disabilities like jaws screen reader.

Specifications:

• Standing screen display size: 15 inches
• Screen resolution: 1920 x 10180 pixels
• Max screen resolution: 1920 x 10180 pixels
• RAM: 8GB
• Memory speed: 2666 MHZ
• Hard drive: 256 GB
• USB ports: at least 2

Item 10

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) devices

2

Used by blind and low vision, people with mobility difficulties. uses a camera to scan, recognize, and read text. Users can adjust the voice rate and volume as well as fast forward, pause, rewind, and spell out words.

Specifications:

• Built-in keypad with brightly colored tactile keys.
• Save files to hard drive or USB thumb drive.
• Connect to Braille display.
• Read audio books, including daisy format.
• 160GB hard drive for onboard storage.
• Supports scanning and reading in multiple languages and additional dialects: U.S. English, and British English

Item 11

Digital talking book player or accessible media player

5

Specifications:

• Audio formats: MP4-AAC, AMR-WB+, FLAC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, Speex, WAV
• Text-to-speech: Acapela (2 voices) to play brf, txt, html, xml, DOCX, EPUB
• SD slot supports up to 32GB SDHC cards.
• Li-Ion battery: Rechargeable via USB or USB AC adapter
• Wireless protocol: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
• Operating time: Up to 15 hours on headphones (may vary depending on content and player settings)
• Built-in speaker and 3.5 mm headphone jack
• Micro USB port for connecting to external USB flash drives or computer.
• Recording format: PCM, Wav, MP3
• Microphone: Built-in mono and 3.5 mm stereo jack
• Power/data jack: Micro USB
• Firmware upgrade via SD or online
• Real-time clock with date/time announcement

Item 12

High-volume braille embossers with noise cancellation

3

That can print braille documents with the following specifications:

Braille:

• Embossing Speed: 110 CPS
• Tactile Resolution: 50 dpi
• Forming Method: 13 hardened hammers/anvils

Paper:

• Type: Tractor Feed
• Paper Weight: 120 – 180 gsm
• Paper Width: 132-297mm
• Paper Length: 255-590mm

Communications:

• USB: Yes
• Memory Stick: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Ethernet: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Drivers: Available for Windows, Mac and Linux
• Configuration: Via Web Interface

Electrical

• Voltage: 100-240V AC
• Power Max: 140W
• Power Standby: 5W

Item 13

“Braille notetakers with touch capabilities" or "braille tablets with touch input”

1

Technical Specifications:

• Braille Display: At least 30 braille cells
• Touch screen
• RAM: At least 2GB
• Operating System: Android
• Storage: At least 16 GB
• Connectivity: WIFI and Bluetooth.
• Accessibility: screen reader compatibility, voice output, adjustable font sizes, and customization options to cater to different user preferences
• Input methods: braille keyboards

Item 14

Smartphones

5

Smart phone that accommodates assistive technology used by persons with disabilities.

Technical Specifications:

• RAM: At least 4GB
• Storage: At least 64GB
• Operating System: Android
• Connectivity: WIFI, 3G/4G/ 4G LTE

Item 15

Tablets

5

Compatible with all assistive systems used by people with disabilities (latest version)

Technical Specifications:

• RAM: At least 4GB
• Storage: At least 64GB
• Operating System: Android
• Connectivity: WIFI, and cellular connectivity 3G/4G)

Item 16

Refreshable braille display

1

Technical specifications

• Non–removable battery
• 256 MB of RAM memory
• 32 GB of internal storage capacity to serve as the boot device, firmware, and data storage.
• 32–bit ARM based Cortex®-A5, 536MHz processor
• Bluetooth 5 technology
• Audio Codec with volume control, 1W stereo speaker output and stereo headphones output
• Microphone (currently inactive)
• Rechargeable 2500 mAh Li-Ion battery
• USB type C device high speed interface for connection to a computer and recharge.
• USB 2.0 type A host to connect an external thumb drive (FAT32 and xFAT )
• Real Time clock
• 801.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless module for Wi–Fi connectivity (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) and Bluetooth 5.0
• Vibration motor for haptic feedback