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        Activity Selected:  Communication

Functional Limitation:  Vision

TELEFACE TELEPHONE

Description: Telephone with large buttons that hold photos relevant to the user. Has a light which flashes for incoming calls.

To Operate: Slide in photographs of family, caregivers and friends into the photo-dial buttons. Program the telephone to speed dial these people when their photo/button is depressed.

Application: Well separated buttons plus the use of photos and speed dialing are useful for those with limited hand use and poor memory/organization.  Proper selection of photos or symbols with good color contrast can aid those with limited vision.

This is a Teleface Telephone

Vendor(s): Independent Living Aids     Approximate Cost:  $30.00
Available to borrow from the Adapted Activities Library

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