[blindlaw] Bar Code device

[McCarthy, Jim]

John,
There is a company called Envision America that makes that Bar Code Scanner.  I am not sure of its name, but its cost is about $1,500.  The company that makes this also makes an electronic medication identifier that uses some sort of digital chip that pharmacies could provide with a special printer.  I have been quite tempted by the bar code scanner for identifying household products and food, given my laziness when it comes to providing Braille labels, but $1,500 seems like a lot of money to compensate for one's laziness.  Therefore, so far, I have not really ever seen or tested it.  Call if you want to know any more about this though.
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James McCarthy
Director of Governmental affairs
National Federation of the Blind
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore MD 21230
Phone: 410-659-9314 Extension 2240
Fax: 410-685-5653
Email: jmccarthy at nfb.org

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Hello Ross,

Long time no see. I think the product I am thinking of is its own device and
not a add on but I will check it out. I hope everything is well for you.

Take care,

John