Talking Alarm Clocks - A Necessity!
When my husband lost his vision in 1988, we quickly learned that a talking watch and/or talking alarm clocks would be a requirement, not a luxury! In those days, the internet was still a mystery to me. I got on the telephone and started making calls until I found a wonderful little talking watch!
Yes, the talking watch now announces the time. Not only that, my husband can push a button and know exactly what time it is. What a huge aid to his independence!
As the years have gone by, we have gradually discovered talking alarm clocks and other helpful items. If you have a friend or relative who is visually impaired, please let them know about these aids.
We did not realize talking alarm clocks were so readily available until one Christmas, when a friend bought one for my husband. What a super gift! I am daily thankful for the inventors and sellers of these small items that make such a huge difference in our lives!
The Wonderful Moshi Alarm
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An amazing, modern styled talking clock, calendar, thermometer, and nightlight that is totally voice controlled. You need only to wake it up by touching it once and then control is totally by voice. Simply ask for the time or temperature and MOSHI will respond. $24.95
Analog and Digital Alarm Clock
Analog and digital talking desk clock with an alarm and optional hourly time announcement. An hourly time announcement may sound like an irritation, but believe me, it is a major help for anyone who is visually impaired. Like the old clock chimes, you soon hear it subconsciously, and are not really aware that it is sounding. Etiquette
Teach yourself and your children how to help the visually impaired.
We all feel a bit awkward around anyone who is different, don't we? This lens is designed to help you be more polite and considerate around someone who cannot see as well as you! What a great lesson to teach your children!-
Legally Blind - Please Be Kind
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Yes, it can be awkward. You suddenly realize that the person you have been introduced to cannot see you. How should you act? What should you say? My husband is legally blind. He does have a little vision. He is not "in the dark", but is unable to re...
Talking Calendar Alarm Clock
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Can you imagine not being able to see a calendar to know the date? This one is a great help! A clear male voice announces the time and date. It is easy to program and comes with a protective cover so it is not reset by mistake. $74.95Click the picture for more information and/or to purchase.
Tips for Senior Independent Living
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A real independence boon to your visually impaired relative, this one is especially designed for the blind, with no visual readout. This unit has 4 easily accessible and programmable buttons which, when used in combination, tell the user how to set the time and use the timer and stopwatch. $74.95 Blind Blunders! You might as well laugh!
In this lens, Whitey tells some of the funniest things that have happened to him since he lost his sight. Nobody has a better sense of humor!-
Legally Blind Blunders
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Legally Blind is a scary diagnosis. But life can still be fun -- if you learn to laugh at yourself, situations, and with others. No, it's not funny. But you might as well laugh. This is a list of funny and not so funny things that have happened t...
Analog Talking Clock
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At only $12.95, this is a great clock for the blind or visually impaired. Analog readout, voice time report and an alarm and hourly time announcement. Read More About My Husband and How We Cope As a Family
Whitey's attitude has always been positive! I am so very thankful! We have all learned so much about life just watching him adjust to his vision challenges. He genuinely enjoys every single day, his many friends, and his golf!-
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Legally Blind Golfer
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When my husband was 42 years old, he was told he was legally blind. The doctors first thought the problem was retinitis pigmentosa. Later some doctors suggested macular degeneration. After many tests and many doctors, it is now determined that he ha...
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- Sylvestermouse Sylvestermouse Feb 2, 2010 @ 9:38 pm
- This is such a wonderful suggestion! I would to have one myself! Angel Blessed and added to my Squid Angel Mouse Tracks lens
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- aj2008 aj2008 Jan 22, 2010 @ 11:12 am
- This lens is so helpful Joan. My Aunt is visually impared and these would really help her.
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- skiesgreen skiesgreen Dec 17, 2009 @ 3:09 am
- So sorry about hubby's loss of sight. Great lens on an important topic. Top stuff
Norma
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- I-luv-Freebies I-luv-Freebies Nov 19, 2009 @ 12:45 pm
- What an awesome lens!! I never had a clue about these talking alarm clocks! That are so neat! I'm sure they are very helpful too! I need something that a small hammer can come out of and bonk me on the head a couple of times to wake me up!!lol
Great Lens!! 5* and Fav!
Oh, I also thought the WebAnywhere was a great thing too! That is perfect especially since it is "FREE"!!! =D
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- KM9999999 KM9999999 Nov 15, 2009 @ 11:09 pm
- This is a great lens. There's a lot of good info here. :)
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- AmandaSomers AmandaSomers Nov 5, 2009 @ 4:54 am
- That's a pretty good alarms. Nice lens.
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- Joan4 Joan4 Oct 30, 2009 @ 11:58 pm | in reply to WritingforYourWealth
- Yes, you are talking about Clocky - and that is hilarious! That clock is featured on my Unusual Alarm Clocks lens.
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- WritingforYourWealth WritingforYourWealth Oct 30, 2009 @ 11:48 pm
- I read about an alarm clock that goes off, rolls off your table, and bounces around until you actually get out of bed, grab it, and turn it off. I think a talking one would be less annoying...;)
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- hlkljgk hlkljgk Oct 27, 2009 @ 1:40 pm
- great resource
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- mhg0213 mhg0213 Oct 23, 2009 @ 12:16 pm
- This are pretty nice. I can definitely see the benefits :)
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- Jewelsofawe Jewelsofawe Oct 16, 2009 @ 1:44 am
- This is an interesting lens!
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- Joan4 Joan4 Oct 12, 2009 @ 10:05 pm | in reply to handysmom
- Thank you! I actually have Clocky featured on my Unusual Alarm Clocks lens. However, I cannot imagine my legally blind husband trying to find Clocky! That would be chaos! But I do think the Clocky clock looks like great fun in a college dorm! Thank you for commenting.
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- handysmom handysmom Oct 12, 2009 @ 8:43 pm
- I don't know if you already know about this product or not, as it was featured on good morning america or the today show (i forget which one), but I recently found it and think it is an awesome idea---it's an alarm clock that moves around and makes noise. (some people might think of it as a nuisance, but i think it could really be beneficial to someone who is visually impaired that has a hard time waking up in the morning). It is called Clocky, and although i could not find a price for it, i know that it was invented by a student at m.i.t. i hope this is a useful tip for someone who is more of an afternoon/evening person who may be visually impaired. (i would recommend having someone around to help find it because it moves by itself, and even though it makes lots of noise, i don't know how long of a battery life it has)...good luck to everyone, and especially to you & your family Joan!!!
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- Spook Spook Sep 27, 2009 @ 5:02 am
- Joan, it is totally beyond my comprehension that I never rated this lens. Something funny here, as I remember it. Unless of course you have another similar lens. You and your family are such an inspiration to me. It's the sense of humour which is so important. Thanks for all your help although my sight is great, thankfully.
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- Pastiche Pastiche Aug 31, 2009 @ 1:17 pm
- I have poor eyesight without very strong eyeglasses and can understand how it might be to be legally blind. These clocks and timers are a wonderful idea for low vision folks and maybe even for a child learning to tell time. Thank you for this informative lens from a personal use perspective.
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- ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Aug 1, 2009 @ 6:32 am
- Welcome to The Totally Awesome Lenses Group.
Lizzy
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- BevsPaper BevsPaper Jul 19, 2009 @ 7:51 pm
- Great lens Joan! I didn't know they had these!
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- OhMe OhMe Jul 17, 2009 @ 7:48 pm
- Joan, this is such a great lens. It means so much to know what works for Whitey.
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- sandyspider sandyspider Jul 14, 2009 @ 8:29 am
- Cool clocks.
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- Sheila Sellers Sheila Sellers Jul 13, 2009 @ 7:17 pm
- My mother is legally blind and she uses several of these aids. They are so helpful.
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- GrowWear GrowWear Jul 13, 2009 @ 9:11 am
- It's so good to have things like this to help with disabilities. That analog talking clock is cute as a button. :)
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- lwhitelaw lwhitelaw Jul 12, 2009 @ 7:40 am
- Oh the things we take for granted when we have vision - I suppose you must have had to make alot of adjustments like this when your hubby lost his sight - thank goodness there are products out there to suit people with vision issues.
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- sittonbull sittonbull Jul 11, 2009 @ 5:19 pm
- I've never had an mechanical or digital alarm clock that I really liked...but these are a great Idea particularly for the visually challenged.
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- Debbie Debbie Jul 11, 2009 @ 11:46 am
- Joan,
Thank you so much for creating this lens. Since I have MS, I get double vision and/or blurry vision from time-to-time. These items you have listed will certainly make my life easier. I knew about the talking watch, but I had no idea the other items existed. I love the modern style of the Moshi alarm clock with all of its features, and I never would have thought of a talking calendar! How cool is that? The talking timer will be useful in several areas of my house because I cannot see to set the timer that we have now. This lens will be very helpful to many people. It sure gets 5 stars from me. Love, Deb
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- Connie R. Connie R. Jul 11, 2009 @ 11:37 am
- Thanks for sharing about these great clocks. I can't see without my glasses so one for our bedside table would be very helpful.
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- mshomeec mshomeec Jul 11, 2009 @ 9:27 am
- Very helpful lens! Thanks for sharing "from experience".....the best teacher!
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- tandemonimom tandemonimom Jul 10, 2009 @ 7:33 pm
- I didn't know these products were out there, but I am blessed to not need them. How wonderful that they are available to those who do!
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- Susan52 Susan52 Jul 10, 2009 @ 6:05 pm
- Excellent! These look like wonderful products and having your personal recommendation for items like these is priceless. Great job!
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- stargazer00 stargazer00 Jul 10, 2009 @ 5:15 pm
- I can see how talking alarm clocks and watches could be indispensable to someone like Whitey. A great product that I'm sure lots of people will find very useful!
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