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ENABLING SERVICES (U) LTD
PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION
Locally, ESUL collaborates with organisations of/ for people with visual
impairment and other disabilities. It also works hand in hand with training
institutions, schools, rehabilitation organisations and other stake holders.
Internationally ESUL collaborates directly with product manufacturers,
suppliers and specialist service providers.
PRODUCTS
CATALOGUE
ASSISTIVE PRODUCTS
& SERVICES
For People With Special Needs
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PHYSICAL ADDRESS & LOCATION
ENABLING SERVICES (U) LTD
P.O BOX 26179
Kampala Uganda
Plot 5 Essex Gardens
Kyambogo Lower Estate.
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“Committed To Empowering People With Disability”
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Enabling Services Uganda Ltd is a private firm that seeks to
enhance the life quality of people with special needs by providing
specialised services and products on the local market and the
region at large.
Background
Enabling Services Uganda Ltd was established in June 2005 with
the aim to bring closer assistive products and services for people
with special needs to the end user, organisations, institutions,
other service providers and donors. The range of products and
services that ESUL provides are in the fields of education, ICT,
daily activities and leisure.
Mission
To provide services and assistive products that enable people
with special needs achieve their full potential and thereby
improve their life quality.
Vision
To become a one stop service and assistive products centre
offering a range of choices to people with special needs.
Core Objective
ESUL’s core objective is to fully satisfy the needs of its clients/
customers through close partnership with users and a highly
dedicated and motivated staff.
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Key Activities
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Production of reading materials in specialised formats such
as Braille, tactile diagrams and large print
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Supply of Braille writing, embossing equipment and materials
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Supply of information communication technology with
programmes specifically for those with visual impairment
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Repairing of ICT equipments
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Training in specialised computer skills, maintenance and
repair of specialised equipment, mobility and orientation
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Provision of after sales training and technical support
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Conducting awareness programmes through exhibitions and
workshops.
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Consultancy
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Guidance and counselling
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Provision of sports and related equipment
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Products availed by ESUL are in the categories below.
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Educational devices & products
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Assistive products
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Daily living products
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Leisure & Sports products
EDUCATIONAL DEVICES & PRODUCTS
Standard Perkins Brailler
This
‘Braille
typewriter’
has
revolutionized
communication for the
blind, by making it much
easier for both visually
impaired users and Braille
transcribers to write Braille.
This machine is able to emboss in any
language, as well as emboss 25 lines with
42 cells on an 11”x11½” sheet of Braille
paper. It weighs in at just 15 pounds and
requires very little space on your desk.
Included is a dust over, user manual and
wooden eraser.
Electric Perkins Brailler
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The Electric Perkins Brailler,
model 22-0103-6, is an
electric braille writer. This
sturdy, portable machine
has the features of
the
Standard
Perkins
Brailler, and the ability to
accommodate
narrow
paper widths and paper lengths up to
fourteen inches long. This model allows
users to produce Braille with minimal
effort and for longer periods of time. A
felt pad that slips under the machine to
reduce noise is included, along with a
dust cover, a large wooden eraser, Braille
operating instructions in English, and
printed operating instructions in English,
Spanish, French, and German. Printed
instructions in Italian and Portuguese are
available upon request.
Tatrapoint Adaptive Brailler
A mechanical, sixkey brailler that takes
normal Braille paper
on a roll. Having a very
robust housing this
machine additionally
comes in a modern
design. It is quiet, safe and easy to operate.In
addition to these features its special function is
the keyboard adjustable for width. This ensures
little hands of children as well as big hands of
adults a comfortable writing.
Tatrapoint Standard Brailler
A mechanical, sixkey brailler that takes
normal braille paper
on a roll. Having a
very robust design,
this machine is also
quiet, safe and easy
to operate.It is also
available as a One Hand Keyboard device
with adjustable length of space bar for left
resp. right-handed users.
Braille Paper
Plain
white
in
colour, our paper
is available in two
different sizes. One
type is tractor-feed
fan-fold paper.
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EMBOSSERS
Basic D
This is a double-sided Braille printer or Braille embosser
that uses continuous tractor-feed paper and can print
double-sided (interpoint) Braille pages at a rate of 340
pages per hour. The control panel is labelled in both
Braille and ink, and voice confirmation is provided
when keys are pressed. The Basic-D supports as many as 20 Braille alphabets, and
can also print Braille graphics (tactile graphics). This printer comes with a copy of
Win Braille, a Braille translation and editing programthat works from any common
Windows word processor or other Windows application in Windows9X/Me or
NT/2000 operating systems. POWER: Uses 100-240 volts, 50-60 Hertz. DIMENSIONS:
(HxLxW): 5 x 10 x 20.2 inches WEIGHT: 16 pounds.
Everest
The Everest-D, a double sided Braille printer for single
sheet paper, is newly improved in every way. Some
changes on the new Everest include lower noise level,
improved paper handling, higher speed, improved
dot and speech quality, all at the same competitive
price as the previous version. The double sided single
sheet feeding concept produces Braille at a fraction
of the cost of alternative systems. POWER: Uses 120240 volts, 140 W max DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 17x 22x 7
inches. WEIGHT: 31 pounds.
Index 4x4 Pro
Braillo 200
The
Braillo
200
is
reliable,
dependable and ideal for medium
to heavy braille production. Uses
continuous tractor feed paper in a
variety of sizes. Prints both 6 and 8
dot Braille interpoint/single-side 200
cps. Quality Braille. POWER: Uses
230 volts, 50-60 Hertz. DIMENSIONS:
(HxLxW): 25x37x27 inches. WEIGHT:
386 pounds.
This Index 4x4 Pro
automatically
produces
Braille
books, magazines
and newspapers.
It presents them
automatically
sorted, stacked and
ready for binding.
POWER: Uses 120-240
volts. DIMENSIONS
:( HxLxW): 17x22x7
inches. WEIGHT: 31
pounds
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Braillo 400 S
Rugged construction for large volume production of Braille;
Low noise; Prints both 6 and 8 dot Braille; Modular design,
easy to service; Uses standard fan folded paper in a variety
of formats; Prints simultaneously on both sides of paper; High
speed, 1200 pages per hour continuous printing with High
Braille quality.Each document is an original.
Braillo 400 SR
Based on 400S. This prints 400
characters per second;
1,200 pages per hour;
Designed for paper from roll.
Built in Paper Cutter; Stacking
Unit designed for handling
Braille documents; Modular
design, easy to service; Prints
simultaneously on both sides;
High speed, 1200 pages per
hour’s
continuous
printing
with high quality Braille; each
document is an original.
Braillo 400 SW (Sideways)
This model is based on the Braillo 400 S with its well-proven technology. It produces Braille in standard 2 pages
(single sided) per sheet format or the 4 pages per sheet
format (double sided). Stacking unit designed for handling large format brailled sheets. Prints 440 characters
per second. Modular design, easy to service. Designed
for paper from roll.
Braillo 400 SW SF (Staple & Fold)
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Based on the Braillo SW with the same well-proven technology. Produces Braille
in 4 pages per sheet format – single and double sided. Prints 440 characters per
second. Designed for paper from roll. Designed to ad cover, to staple and fold
Braille in to ready-to-pack books, magazines and newspapers. The Braillo 440 SW
SF is the world’s first fully automated Braille book production system.
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Romeo 25
Tough, transportable single-sided embosser
with a singular reputation for outstanding
Braille quality, rugged durability and
unmatched value. Ideal for student,
personal or home office use, 25-characterper-second Romeo 25 also has many of
the popular features of our
larger embossers.
Swell form graphics machine
This nifty little machine makes excellent
tactile images using a simple process.
Just duplicate your drawing, map, or
whatever onto Swell-Touch paper
using your copy machine, then pass
it through our heat machine. All the
black areas puff up or “swell”, while
the white part remains flat.
Thermoform Machine (Maxiform)
Known as the mapmaker,
this machine can also be used with 11x 11.5 in.
frame. POWER: 115-220 volts, 50-60 Hertz.
DIMENSIONS: (HxLxW): 16x23.5x37 inches.
WEIGHT: 98 lbs
Note: ESUL offers technical support for all these equipments.
Rectangular Braille Labels
These labels can be Brailled using manual or electric
Braillers or Braille embossers with the appropriate
software. They can also be Brailled with a slate and
stylus. Each roll contains 50 labels. Tractor feed; Size
2 x 2.75 inches rectangular
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English Alphabet Trainer Plate
Talking book
Audio recorded books.
Talking 8 Digit Calculator
with Digital Alarm Clock
This is a classic looking
talking calculator that
has easy to see buttons
and numbers. It performs
all standard calculations
and speaks the numbers
and results in a clear
female voice. Measures
5.25" x 5.62" Comes with 2
"AAA" batteries.
Dino Junior Big number
calculator
Our low vision desktop,
or briefcase, calculator
has large keys with bold,
black-on-white numbers
for enhanced visibility.
It performs standard
mathematical functions,
plus percentages.It has
a very large LCD display in an attractive white case. Uses solar and battery power, Measures 5.67 inches x
4.17 inches x .87 inches.
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To learn English alphabets and numerals
by writing over the space provided on
the plate.
Large Button 8 Digit
Calculator
with LCD tilt display
Easy to see numbers (.25")
on the large keys and the
tilt-angle display make this
affordable home or office calculator a
must-have item, Measures a very thin
7.25" x 5.5".
Jumbo display folding calculator
A calculator that
combines a slim,
compact
design
with
advanced
features. The 1/2"
numbers are large
and easy to see.
When its smooth, metallic-gray case is
closed, it measures 4" by 2 1/2" by 1/2"
and can be carried with you anywhere,
fitting easily into your pocket or purse.
It also features convenient dual power
with both solar and battery backup.
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Large Wooden
Eraser
Used to erase Braille, It
is especially designed
for use with the Perkins
Brailler.
Abacus
This abacus has 15 rods with 4 beads on
top column & 1 bead on lower column,
Resistant Backing.
Braille Word forming block
This hand-held gismo is
another great way for
Braille learners and
enthusiasts alike to
practice
creating
and
recognizing
various Braille words.
The Braille Word Block
doesn't just
let you make one letter at a time - you
can either make five or eight letter words all
at once - depending on which model you
go for.
Interactive
Talking Globe
Combining
the
information
and
power of an atlas,
a globe and a
computer just touch
the
globe
with
the magic pen to
learn amazing facts
about
countries,
continents, oceans
and so much more.
Braille Tactile World
Map
An 11.5 x 11 inch bound
booklet containing the
map of the world with
the continents marked
in Braille and individual
maps of North America,
South America, Europe,
South East Asia and
Africa.
The
countries
of each continent are
outlined and Brailled.
Keys in Braille accompany each map to spell the
complete names of the continents or countries that
have been abbreviated on the maps.
Braille Slate & Stylus
A4 black plastic with 30
cells per line and 27 lines
per page.
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Jumbo Stylus
Regular Stylus
The Regular Stylus is durable and
easy to use for braille writing.
Taylor's Mathematical
Frame18 lines x 22 cells in
each line
The Jumbo Stylus is designed for
creating Jumbo braille with larger,
more widely spaced dots that can
befelt more easily by individuals with
neurologicalimpairments
such
as
diabetic neuropathy.
Geometry Set
The 5 Piece Geometry Set includes a 30
degrees and 45 degrees set squares,
compass, scale - millimetres, protractor,
and box. Tactile markings make it easy
for blind users to learn geometry.
Braille Magnetic Letters
63 colourful 1" squares are printed with the alphabet
and punctuation marks. Each square also has the Braille
equivalent in very prominent clear lucite bumps. The
alphabet in lower case is repeated and the Braille sign for
capital letter and number also appears twice. To use the
squares for teaching Braille, making signs, playing games
etc. the user snaps the squares apart and attaches them
to any metal surface.
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ASSISTIVE PRODUCTS
Telescopic white cane
This is made of carbon
fibre which is regarded as
a durable and tactually
sensitive material for canes.
The cane has a smooth
plastic handle and a nylon
loop on top. They are
available in sizes from 39"
to 69" in 2 inch increments.
Collapsible white cane
Constructed of heavy-gauge
aluminium that results in
strong
joints
and
excellent tactile
transmission.
Easy to fold and comes with a
marshmallow tip and a ribbed putter
handle. Canes are available in 2”
increments from 36” to 60” in 4, 5 or 6
sections, depending on size.
Pacmate
(Note taking device for the blind)
Wheel Chair
Electroplated
frame,
hard-cushioned seat, 7"
front casters, width of
the seat 46cm
This
QWERTYstyle (QX) or
Perkins-style
(BX) device is
an accessible
industry standard
platform. It provides
not only access to Microsoft Pocket
PC software but also it will run other
third-party software.
Digi ear hearing aid
Hearing Aid
Covers a wide range of hearing
loss including problems with
conversations, TV listening, and
restaurants
The Digi-Ear D1 is
our value all-digital hearing aid. Its
shape allows it to
fit neatly into the
ear canal.It has
a unique rotating
nozzle that will accommodate both
left and right ear fitting. You can insert the hearing aid and adjust it
yourself.
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SPECIALISED SOFTWARE
Jaws Software (Audio)
JAWS is one of the most powerful screen readers
available and works with your PC to provide access to
today's software applications and the Internet. With its
internal software speech synthesizer and the computer's
sound card, information from the screen is read aloud,
providing technology to access a wide variety of
information, education and job related applications.
With features such as a user-defined dictionary and hot
keys, JAWS also outputs to refreshable Braille displays,
providing unmatched Braille support of any screen
reader on the market. A training tutorial is included.
Magic Software (Zoom text)
MAGIC is one of the most powerful magnification programs
available. Features include talking installation and four
configurable magnification views. With optional speech
module, MAGIC speaks documents, web pages, dialogs,
menus, and includes typing echo, so you can hear what
you type. Mouse echo reads words as you point to them
with your mouse.
Duxbury Software
The easy to use BRAILLE Translator/Word Processor
that includes Nemeth Math Braille Translation,
direct support for WordPerfect & MS Word,
Braille translation for French, Spanish, and other
languages and more. It will allow you to create
highly accurate braille for textbooks, office
memos and more, even if you don’t know braille.
Translates braille to print and print to braille.
Featuring Textbook layout, American computer braille code, bidirectional grade
1 and grade 2 translation, Six-key chording technology, easy to use interface
compatible with speech output & refreshable braille displays, and more. Unlimited
technical support by tel, fax, Email, etc. Windows version works in Win 3.X, Win 95
and Windows NT. Site Licenses and upgrades also available.
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A full-fledged screen reader that provides innovative access
to mobile devices powered by the Pocket PC and Pocket
PC Phone editions of the Windows Mobile® operating system.
Allowing navigation of the interface and use of applications
on mainstream personal digital assistants (PDAs) and PDA
phone hybrid devices, Mobile Speak Pocket (MSP) brings
portable computing for the blind and visually impaired to a
new level of accessibility. Enjoy unparalleled access to the
applications on a Pocket PC device including, but not limited
to, Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, File Explorer, Pocket Internet
Explorer, Messaging for both SMS and e-mail, Pocket MSN
Messenger, PPC Phone application, Calendar, Contacts,
Tasks, Notes, and Windows Media Player.
DAILY LIVING ASSISTIVE PRODUCTS
Braille Talking Watch
4 Alarm Talking Watch,
Date & Stopwatch
(4 button)
Announces the time and
date, the elapsed time
when using the stop-watch
and up to 4 reminders a
day by speaking the time
and chiming.
A Braille watch, a low vision watch,
and a talking watch, all rolled into
one.
Wall Clock
Large numbers and hands on a white background are the
ingredients for an easy-to-see clock. Numbers measure
about 3/4" high. A good size for a small room or to put
next to one's desk, it has a black plastic frame. Uses one
"AA" battery (NI)
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Economy Quartet Magnifier Set
This affordable set includes 4
magnifiers with acrylic lenses in a
range of powers.
The 5x and 2x
models are
illuminated
Cell phone pop up
magnifier
A 2x lens is framed by a rubber frame and flexible bad that
fits around just about any size
cell phone and even cordless
phones.
Nail clipper with magnifying lens
Prevents
nails
from spreading
all
over
the
place.
Enlarges
approximately 2 times
Full Page Magnifier
These full-page Fresnel
magnifiers are ideal
for looking at small
print in phone books,
instructions, reading
maps or hobby work.
This version is the framed
model. The lenses on all
models measure 7" x 10".
Includes a 60-day warranty
against defects
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Cell phone magnifying lens
This product for the visually impaired
allows you to take advantage of
today's
modern
cell
phones. It's also known
as a Phone Monocle
because it enlarges the
display on a cell phone
as if you were looking at
it through a monocle. A
2X lens is framed in rubber
and a flexible band fits
around just about any
size cell phone. Since the
band stretches, it even fits on many
portable phones. Not only does
the lens increase the size of the
letters by about 2 times, but the
rubber frame and band makes
it easier to hold onto the cell
phone. The Phone Monocle is an
affordable and unique low vision
aid. The lens measures approx. 1"
X 1.5". The solid frame measures
approx. 1.5" X 1.75" and the rest is a
stretchy translucent rubber bandlike material.
Typoscope
Reading
often
becomes easier when
the area of interest is
highlighted. This
heavy
plastic
guide (7.5 x
5.5 inch) has 2
windows
that
show only the
lines of print
being read.
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Pill Organiser with 4 alarms
This small 4" x 2.75" pill holder, clock and timer is exceptionally
easy to use. It has 4 pill compartments, well marked large
setting buttons, a back light and a secure cover. Up to 4
alarms can be set to go off daily and the pattern of the beeps
indicates which compartment contains the pills for that time.
It has a 24 hour clock so there is no confusion with whether it
is AM or PM. The unit can also be used as an alarm clock.
Deluxe Pill Splitter
Now when the doctor says 'Take half a tablet', you can follow
his directions precisely with no mess or bother. Even those
with arthritic fingers, trembling or impaired vision can use the
pill splitter safely. Simply place the pill on the self-centering
platform, lower the lid and press lightly. Fits into pocket or purse.
Not returnable
Liquid Indicator
When
liquid
reaches .75" from
the top of the
cup, a lovely tune
is sounded.
EZ Fill liquid Alarm
A bright red, small
(2.25 inches x 1.25
x .75 ) gadget that
buzzes to indicate
that a liquid has
reached about 1
inch from the top of
the container. Uses
three 1.5 volt LR44
batteries (included)
Boil Alert
A safety device that everyone should have
in his or her home, the Boil Alert is a 3 1/2"
heat-resistant glass disk designed to be put
in a pot when heating liquids. When the
liquid starts to boil the Boil Alert begins to
rattle against the bottom, thus alerting the
user to turn off the heat. It is effective for
both the visually impaired as well as the
hearing impaired.
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Can Weigh Talking Kitchen Scale
A small, easy to use, accurate and affordable
talking kitchen scale that can be used by
anyone who wants to weigh food in either
grams or ounces. It has a 6 lb 10 oz or 3000
grams weight capacity. You turn it on, and after
it speaks 'Hello' and 'I'm ready' you can place
the food on the stainless steel platform or in the
plastic bowl. A pleasant lady's voice announces the grams or ounces. There is a tare
function if you want the weight of the food excluding the bowl. An easily replaceable
9-volt battery is included. The platform measures 9 x 6 x 1 inches.
Superior Talking Scale
with a Male Voice
Weighs up to 440 lbs. (200 kg.) and
has a large white 14.5" x 11" platform.
A tactile design on the black colored
surface guides your feet to the optimal
position. Uses 4 "AA" batteries
Deluxe Talking Pedometer
Talking Blood Pressure MeterSpecially designed to meet the needs of those
with low vision who must regularly check
their blood pressure, this unit announces
blood pressure and
pulse rate. Arm cuff
inflates and deflates
automatically. Kit
includes meter with
standard adult size
arm cuff (fits circumference 7.5" to
12.5"), plus large print and audio cassette instructions.
A sleek case with ergonomically designed buttons to set
and activate the talking functions. Measures only 2 inches
x 1.5 x .50, has a sturdy belt clip and an easy to open
battery compartment. A great gift for walkers who want
to know, at the push of a button, without looking, how far
they have walked. When the speaker button is pushed, a
voice announces the number of steps walked and the total
distance in miles. A tune can be activated which plays at
the same tempo as your walking pace. The pedometer also
has a talking clock and alarm with a choice of 4 different
alarm sounds: beep, rooster crowing, cuckoo and a melody.
Comes with a replaceable CR2025 lithium battery.
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Glo in the Dark Strips and Dots
These items are fabricated with a material that stores the
light from ambient light and then glows in the dark, when
you need to find the item. Stripes and Dots includes re-stick
strips and dots that can be placed on stairs, table corners,
light switches etc. to glow in the dark. Having these on
stairs or on the floor leading to the bathroom guides you
at night. Also, placing them on corners of furniture can
reduce the black and blue marks you get as you bump
against furniture at night.
EZ Self Threading
Needles
Three different sized slit
eye needles for every
need. The thread is
stretched across a
guiding slot at the top
of the eye and then pulled into the eye
without having to locate the tiny hole.
These self-threading needles will let you
continue doing small mending jobs
without resorting to magnifiers to thread
the needle.
Liquid Stitch
Repair hems, trims,
attach patches using
this
clear-drying
adhesive.
2
fluid
ounce bottle
Self Threading Needles
Assorted slit eye needles.
Thread is stretched across
slot at end of needle, and
then pulled into the eye.
Package of 6 needles
48 Self Threading Needles
A large collection for the avid
sewer. The thread is stretched
across a guiding slot at the top
of the eye and then pulled
into the eye without having to
locate the tiny hole. These selfthreading needles will free you
from any eye strain ever again!!
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Kidde Wireless Interconnect Smoke Alarm
The Kidde Wireless Smoke Alarm enables families to quickly and easily install an
interconnected smoke alarm system throughout their home without any messy
wiring or labour. The battery-powered units are linked so that when one alarm
sounds, it will trigger all to sound. In addition to providing protection to any room in
your home, the Wireless Smoke Alarm also can be placed in a detached workshop
or shed and linked into the home’s system. - Requires 3 AA batteries - A maximum
of 24 Kidde devices can be interconnected - Test button: it is important to test the
entire smoke alarm system regularly to ensure everything is working properly
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LEISURE & SPORTS PRODUCTS
CAN -DO Ball
Goal Ball
with Bell
This ball meets
the International
Specifications
for
playing
the game. It is
9.5" in diameter
and weighs 2.75
pounds.
A ball for any
game that involves
bouncing
or
throwing a ball
and locating it by
following its ringing bell
Jumbo Playing cards with Braille
Jumbo 1 inch
number index
playing cards
with
Braille.
Cards
are
plastic coated.
EZC Playing cards
Not only were these
playing cards especially
designed
for
easy
viewing, they were tested
and highly approved by
individuals with visual
impairments.
Chess and Checker Board
The black and white
squares
on
this
lovely plastic board
provide
a
very
sharp contrast, plus
the white squares
are lower than the
black for tactual
differentiation, and
to keep pieces from sliding around the board.
A hole in each square accommodates pegged
chess pieces.
Dominoes
28 double six. Plastic with
metal spinners Dominoes
measure 1"x2" with indented
or raised dots.
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Tactile Start Again
Po-Ke-No (Board Game)
This game of chance
is a good introduction
to colour and number
recognition. Two to four
players throw the die to
manoeuvre their pegs into
the safe zone. The pegs are
tactually differentiated,
and the bright colours
of the board zones are
easy to distinguish. A
great game to play with
children.
Backgammon
Get together with your
friends to play this fun,
undemanding,
yet
stimulating board game.
Up to 12 players from 6
years of age and up can
"have a blast" covering
the cards on their boards
and hoping to be the
first to complete a row.
The winner becomes the
next dealer. The letters,
symbols and numbers on
the boards measure over
.5" in height and are easy
to see as are the calling
cards. Included are 12
game boards, 200 game
chips, Po-Ke-No Cards
and game rules for the five
variations of play.
Blind Athletes Rope
Battleship with Braille
This popular game has
been specially modified
with Braille markings to
facilitate identification
of target locations,
allowing everyone in
the family to get in on
the action. It is a game
of strategy that will
provide hours of fun
and mental stimulation
for friends and family.
It's another example of
how products for the
blind are helping to
bridge the gap.
Show Down Ball
with bats.
The board design is
textured, there are holes to
hold the pieces and each
set of pieces is a different
shape.
Specialised blind sports products such as show down tables can be made
on request. Do not hesitate to contact us for advice.
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SERVICES
Inclusive of the products is a service package that enables people with special
needs achieve their full potential and there by improve their life quality.
1. Braille Transcription Services
ESUL has the equipment and staff expertise to translate any document into braille
in different formats in form of minutes, textbooks, training manuals, student notes,
pamphlets and other literature.
Our clients include individuals, institutions, governmental and non-governmental
organisations. Documents can be sent online, embossed and delivered on time. It
is advisable to forward your materials a few days in advance for a good job.
2. Audio Books and Transcription Services
ESUL converts printed materials into the audio formats in form of recorded CDs.
These can both be used by those with and without visual impairments. Recorded
text often is less expensive, highly portable, easy to store as compared to embossed
or printed material.
3. Repair and Maintenance Services
We supply, maintain and service Braille producing equipment such as Perkins
braillers, braille embossers (Index and Braillo). Our service and maintenance team
has been equipped with maintenance skills from Index Sweden and Braillo Norway.
In collaboration with NCBSA-South Africa, Perkins braillers too are repaired in the
region.
4. Research & Documentation
In a bid to strengthen ESUL's capacity as both product and service provider in the
country and region at large, ESUL conducts research and documents findings. The
research can be individual or group focused on disability issues.
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5. Mobility & Orientation Training
ESUL offers User-centred individualised training in Orientation and mobility, (O&M).
The objective is to enhance the independence of the blind individual by having
her/him learn to travel safely and independently.
The skills taught include orientation techniques when using the orientation whitecane, a guide and/or identification cane. Depending upon the needs of the
client, the ESUL instructor may work on crossing streets/roads, using public transportation, mobility to the place of learning, work, worship, entertainment, the
shopping mall, market, etc.
Our O &M team can also train corporate/business personnel blind management
skills and provide accessibility and other special needs related consultancy.
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To Order Call: +256 414 289151
Fax: +256 414 289151
Email: [email protected]
T E X T BOOKS AND OTHE R D O C UM ENT S
AV AI LAB LE I N B R AI LLE
Text Books
•
Nile English Course Book 5 and 6
•
MK English Book 3.
•
MK English Book 5.
•
MK English Book 6.
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MK Agriculture Book 4.
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MK Agriculture Book 6.
•
MK SST Book 6.
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MK Integrated Science Book 4.
•
MK Integrated Science Book 6
Other Documentations
•
UN Convention on the rights of the Disabled
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PWD's act 2006
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Human Rights Convention
•
Constitution of Uganda.
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PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION
Locally, ESUL collaborates with organisations of/ for people with visual
impairment and other disabilities. It also works hand in hand with training
institutions, schools, rehabilitation organisations and other stake holders.
Internationally ESUL collaborates directly with product manufacturers,
suppliers and specialist service providers.
Client at ESUL checks
transcribed material.
Client receives final products (textbooks transcribed by ESUL).
PHYSICAL ADDRESS & LOCATION
ENABLING SERVICES (U) LTD
P.O BOX 26179
Kampala Uganda
Plot 5 Essex Gardens
Kyambogo Lower Estate.
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