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Wednesday, June 07, 2006

It's so fantastic! Have you read about this?

Independent Living Aids Introduces the Magnifico Plus PDA/GPS Magnifier

Ingenious Device Improves the Quality of Life for the Visually Impaired.

Jericho, NY, June 05, 2006 --(PR.COM)-- independent living aids, (ila)
Inc., one of the country's primary mail-order suppliers of aids for the
visually impaired and blind, has announced the addition of the new and
improved Magnifico Plus PDA/GPS magnifier (patent pending) to its
comprehensive inventory of products. This unique invention easily
magnifies PDA's, GPS's or other handheld computer displays such as an iPod or BlackBerry - relieving eyestrain for the visually impaired enjoying
such modern conveniences. The Magnifico Plus improves upon the previous
model by being more universal and ergonomic.

The Magnifico Plus has some excellent features:
The 2.5X acrylic lens will literally 'telescope out' with the flick of a
finger. Collapses to stowaway size with the same ease
Very affordable at only $49.95 plus handling and shipping
Easy to use: clips onto your portable communication device, GPS, iPod,
BlackBerry or just about any other handheld device.
Can also be used to magnify a pocket calendar, a pill bottle, cell phone
or anything that fits under the magnifier
Can be easily moved to the optimal position and then folded flat to fit
into your briefcase or purse By using it, the screen on your PDA (etc.) can e enlarged 2.5X to enable you to easily read it Velcro is supplied to enable you to attach your device to the base. The lens measures 4 inches x .63 inches



Mimi C. Berman, PhD, Vice President of ila has said, "By using this unique
magnifying invention, visual impairment will not interfere with enjoying
the use of state-of-the-art communication technology such as a PDA, GPS,
iPod, Blackberry and many additional items that may have been impossible
to view before without great difficulty and strain.' She added, 'the
improvements on the previous model have made it even more portable and
easy to use. It's a great new product."

The truly ingenious Magnifico Plus can be ordered by calling toll free at
1-800-537-2118 or online at:

http://www.independentliving.com/?cid=N-pressrelease-4.

About independent living aids: (ila) is the oldest privately held mail
order company in the United States selling low vision aids for people who
are blind, diagnosed with macular degeneration or are otherwise visually
impaired. The extensive selection of specially adapted low vision aids,
tools and technology from ila includes canes, magnifiers, talking watches,
talking clocks, large print books, ZoomText magnification software,
Braille products, talking cooking gadgets and much more. ila promotes an
improved quality of life by providing some of the tools that can foster a
more independent lifestyle.

Contact Information
Independent Living Aids Inc.
Mimi C. Berman, Ph.D
(516) 937-1848
mimi@independentliving.com
www.independentliving.com

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