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2015 NFB ConventionOrlando, Florida
ExhibitorsProduct/Service Description
Listed alphabetically below are the companies and organizations participating as exhibitors at the 2015 National Federation of the Blind Convention. For each exhibitor we have listed the company or organization name, table number, product and/or service exhibited, telephone number, and website.
3D PhotoworksLocation: D6Product or Service: 3D tactile photographic printingPhone: (518) 392-8161Website: www.3dphotoworks.com
A T GuysLocation: D10-D11Product or Service: Your assistive technology experts and a leader in affordable mobile technology. Check out our latest iPhone and Android accessories, the Quantum bar code scanner, Meteor vibrating pocket watch, Aftershokz bluetooth headsets, and more.Phone: (269) 216-4798Website: www.atguys.com
AccessaMed, IncLocation: B22Product or Service: AccessaMed is the creator of the Digital Audio Label, the new generation in accessible prescription drug labeling. By pressing its button, its speaker provides a verbal description of the prescription details as prepared by the pharmacist.Phone: (360) 696-5955Website: www.accessamed.com
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Ai SquaredLocation: A16Product or Service: Ai Squared is a worldwide leader in the assistive technology field, proudly serving customers who are visually impaired and blind. Learn about ZoomText (PC and Mac), Window-Eyes, ImageReader, ZoomText Camera, Large-Print Keyboards, mobile apps, sitecues for web accessibility and more.Phone: (802) 362-3612Website: www.aisquared.com
American Printing House for the BlindLocation: D7-9Product or Service: APH is the world's largest company devoted solely to making products for people who are visually impaired and blind, and is the official supplier of educational materials for blind students in the U.S. working at less than college level.Phone: (800) 223-1839Website: www.aph.org
BAUM USALocation: B1-B2Product or Service: Come to BAUM USA to check out VarioUitra, the smart Braille display and notetaker that connects with up to 5devices simultaneously. We will have both the 20-cell and 40-cell model on display. We look forward to your visit.Phone: (855) 620-7985Website: www.baumusa.com
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BookshareLocation: C16Product or Service: Bookshare, the world’s largest online accessible library of copyrighted content for people with print disabilities, provides over 325,000 titles to over 300,000 members around the world. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Bookshare is free for qualified U.S. students.Phone: (650) 352-0198Website: www.bookshare.org
Bureau of Engraving and PrintingLocation: C24Product or Service: Have you ordered your FREE currency reader? Stop by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing booth and sign up. Readers will be handed out during the convention, while supply lasts. Learn more about the BEP's meaningful access program.Phone: (202) 874-1211Website: www.bep.gov
C&P-Chris ParkLocation: B33Product or Service: C&P, also known as Chris Park Designs, develops and manufactures Assistive Technology products for people with vision loss and learning disabilities. Chris Park is the world’s leading manufacturer of canes and video magnifiers for visually impaired people. Our engineers have on average over 25 years’ experience in Vision System, CCTV, camera, camcorder control/solution technologies, with expertise in developing crisp, real-time video imaging.Phone: (949) 274-8662Website: www.chrisparkdesign.com
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CapTel Captioned TelephoneLocation: A19Phone: (608) 238-5400Website: www.captel.com
Cardtronics and NCRLocation: A20-21Product or Service: ATM Accessibility for the Blind - Experience how ATMs can serve your financial transaction needs. Try out the newest concept in ATMs of the future, Kalpana from NCR, a touch screen ATM for blind users.Phone: (832) 308-4183Website: www.cardtronics.com
Christian Record Services for the BlindLocation: C38Product or Service: Inspirational library and national camps for the blind.Phone: (402) 488-0981Website: www.christianrecord.org
Colorado Center for the BlindLocation: B23Product or Service: Training center of the National Federation of the Blind.Phone: (303) 778-1130Website: www.cocenter.org
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Delta Air LinesLocation: B41Product or Service: Delta Air Lines celebrates diversity among employees, ideas and styles. In this way, Delta Air Lines engages in diversity initiatives strategically to position the company for long- term success in a dynamic and challenging environment. The key to this strategy is improving workforce development to meet the complex and accelerating demands of changing demographics at home and abroad. We will be onsite to discuss opportunities with potential candidates.Website: www.delta.com
Disability Rights FloridaLocation: D12Product or Service: Disability Rights Florida is the designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities in the state of Florida. Disability Rights Florida has authority and responsibility under eight federal grants. Established in 1987, Disability Rights Florida is a statewide, not-for-profit.Phone: (800) 342-0823Website: www.disabilityrightsflorida.org
Discover Technologies, LLCLocation: B19Product or Service: Discover 508 for SharePointPhone: (800) 368-2344Website: www.discovertechnologies.com
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Dolphin Computer Access, Inc.Location: C29
Product or Service: It is our vision to deliver independence to people with vision and print impairments worldwide. With over 160 million visually impaired people and 600 million dyslexic or learning disabled people, that's no small challenge, but we're determined to make a difference.Phone: (866) 797-5921Website: www.yourdolphin.com
Duxbury Systems, Inc.Location: D4Product or Service: Duxbury Systems celebrating 40 years of producing accessible Braille software for experts & novices. Braille translation for over 144 languages, literary, math & graphics.Phone: (978) 692-3000Website: www.duxsys.com
Electronic Brailler, LLCLocation: B10Product or Service: Cloud-based interactive remote Braille education. Teacher and student can communicate in real time by voice orBraille over the internet. Nearly silent multi-function Braille embosser/Braille writer, Braille input output machine for your computer.Phone: (585) 413-4401Website: www.eBrailler.com
Elegant Insights Braille CreationsLocation: C6Product or Service: Elegant Insights Braille Creations offers a distinctive collection of jewelry and accessories, all hand-crafted, made in the USA, and embossed in crisp, readable, Braille.Phone: (509) 264-2588Website: www.elegantinsightsjewelry.com
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En-Vision AmericaLocation: D5
Product or Service: En-Vision America is dedicated to creating unequaled value in the lives of its customers. We do this by applying new and creative technology to everyday problems of the visually impaired. With our products, it is our goal to make our customers more independent.Phone: (309) 452-3088Website: www.envisionamerica.com
Eone TimepiecesLocation: B9Product or Service: Eone Timepieces is a product design company dedicated to creating products that are meant for everyone. Our debut product is a tactile timepiece that you can touch and see to check time.Phone: (812) 240-3377Website: www.eone-time.com
First DataLocation: C19Product or Service: Customized business solutions, personal business consulting, cutting edge technology, Clover station with talk back technology.
Phone: (989) 400-6317Website: www.firstdata.com
Freedom ScientificLocation: A8-14Product or Service: Freedom Scientific is the largest worldwide manufacturer of assistive technology products for those with vision impairments.Phone: (800) 444-4443Website: www.freedomscientific.com
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Google, Inc.Location: D1-2
Product or Service: World's largest search engine.Phone: (650) 253-0000Website: www.google.com
Guide Dogs for the BlindLocation: C13Product or Service: Guide Dogs for the Blind is more than an industry-leading guide dog school; we are a passionate community that prepares highly qualified guide dogs to serve and empower individuals who are blind or low vision. Brochures and great give-aways!Phone: (800) 295-4050Website: www.guidedogs.com
Guiding Eyes for the BlindLocation: B28
Product or Service: Guiding Eyes provides guide dogs to people with vision loss, as well as service dogs to children with autism. We are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals and families for greater independence. All services are provided free of charge.Phone: (914) 243-2252Website: www.guidingeyes.org
H&R BlockLocation: B30Product or Service: H&R Block is the world’s largest consumer tax services provider. More than 680 million tax returns have been prepared worldwide by and through H&R Block since 1955. Come by and see us - we would love to talk taxes.Website: www.hrblock.com
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Hi-DowLocation: D13
Website: www.hi-dow.com
HIMS, Inc.Location: B3-5Product or Service: HIMS, a global leader in the development of assistive blindness and low-vision technology, iPad compatible E-bot features distance camera with OCR, Blaze EZ featuring OCR, Smart Beetle 14-cell display with six simultaneous connections, Braille EDGE 40-ceII display, Braille Sense U2 notetakers and CANDY HD handheld video magnifiers.Phone: (512) 837-2000Website: www.hims-inc.com
HumanWareLocation: B36-40Product or Service: For over 25 years, HumanWare has developed innovative products for the blind and visually impaired, including the BrailleNote Apex and Brailliant Braille displays, the popular Victor Stream, the newly updated Breeze+ and the Prodigi.
Phone: (800) 722-3393Website: www.humanware.com
Independent Living AidsLocation: C26-27Product or Service: Products for daily living and aids for the visually impaired.Phone: (800) 537-2118Website: www.independentliving.com
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Information Table Location: A1-4Stop by the information table to check
out the 3D model of our new logo and scan QR codes to access the long list, short list, and map narrative.
International Christian Braille MissionLocation: B14Product or Service: We distribute Christian Braille material.Phone: (304) 893-0552Website: www.icbminc.org
Irie-AT Inc.Location: C30- 31Product or Service: Visit Irie-AT for a live demonstration of Zoomax video magnifiers, Index Braille embossers, EasyConverter, Braille software, Tactile View Tactile Graphics Solutions, Alva Braille Display, and more!Phone: (888) 308-0059Website: www.irie-at.com
JW.orgLocation: D21Product or Service: With 726 languages, JW.ORG is the largest Bible educational website in the world. We offer free printed, Braille,audio, and large print items to help all, from children to seniors, have a happier quality of life, and enjoy positive independent living.Phone: (678) 407-9787Website: www.jw.org
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Kurzweil EducationLocation: C35Product or Service: Kurzweil
Educational Systems develops software promoting independence at school and in the workplace. With Kurzweil 1000, the award-winning scan and read software, people who are blind or visually impaired can have access to printed or electronic text. The software combines traditional reading machine technologies to ease and enhance users' reading, writing, and learning experiences.Phone: (800) 894-5374Website: www.kurzweiledu.com
Learning AllyLocation: B31Product or Service: Are you in college? Come find out about Learning Ally’s College Success Program. We have resources and mentors that will help you increase your confidence and address challenges you may be facing in college. www.learningally.org/collegesuccess Phone: (214) 732-5469Website: www.learningally.org
Library of Congress, National Library Service BPHLocation: B7Product or Service: We provide free Braille, recorded books, magazines, catalogs, bibliographies, music scores, and music instruction materials. Digital talking-book players and accessories to use the players.Phone: (202) 707-5100Website: www.loc.gov/nls
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Louisiana Center for the Blind and NFB of Louisiana
Location: C21Product or Service: Information and literature about the Louisiana Center for the Blind; sale of Louisiana spices, magnets, souvenirs, customized Braille tote bags, “Braille Rocks” and “Canes Rock” t-shirts, LCB plays on CD and play tickets.Phone: (318) 251-2891Website: www.louisianacenter.org
Low VisionAids, Inc.Location: C42Product or Service: Products for blind and low vision. Phone: (800) 364-1610
MegavoiceLocation: B16Product or Service: World's best solar-powered digital audio devices. MegaVoice is best known for its Pocket bibles and audio books.Phone: (800) 219-1778Website: www.megavoice.com
National Association of Blind StudentsLocation: B25Product or Service: Providing information, selling raffle tickets, and meeting and greeting students and those interested in student issues.Phone: (262) 309-1034Website: https://NFB.org/nabs
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National Association of Blind Veterans
Location: C36Product or Service: Selling NABV pins, license plates, division patches and raffle tickets.Phone: (321) 948-1466Website: www.nabv.org
National Association of Guide Dog UsersLocation: B17Product or Service: We are selling insulated, spill proof, leak proof hot/cold beverage containers and NFB lapel pins.Phone: (813) 626-2789Website: www.nagdu.org
National Braille PressLocation: D14-15Product or Service: Braille, tactile books, and products for children and adults.Phone: (617) 266-6160Website: www.nbp.org
National Organization of Parents of Blind ChildrenLocation: C10Product or Service: Sale itemsPhone: (713) 825-4513Website: www.blindchildren.org
NFB Community Service DivisionLocation: A15Product or Service: NFB Community Service Division fundraiser items and information.Phone: (415) 215-9809Website: www.NFBnet.org/mailman/listinfo/community-service_NFBnet.org
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NFB Deaf-Blind DivisionLocation: C40Product or Service: T-Shirts; provide literature on Deaf-Blindness; table staff will be on hand to meet with interested attendees; provide information on Deaf-Blind Seminar and SSP Workshop to be held during convention.Phone: (321) 768-9500Website: www.NFBdeaf-blind.org
NFB Human Services DivisionLocation: B18Product or Service: We are selling NFB branded key chains and stress balls to raise funds for the division.Phone: (813) 626-2789
NFB Krafters DivisionLocation: C25Product or Service: Greeting cards and hand made items for sale.Phone: (203) 378-8928Website: www.krafterskorner.org
NFB National Association of Blind Automobile Enthusiasts DivisionLocation: C39Product or Service: Small die cast automobiles and trucks, informational materials.Phone: (816) 942-3233
NFB of AlabamaLocation: B13Product or Service: Selling snack bags.Phone: (205) 356-5658Website: www.NFBal.org
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NFB of AlaskaLocation: B27Product or Service: Handmade crafts for sale as fundraiser.Phone: (907) 322-8400Website: www.alaskaNFB.org
NFB of ArizonaLocation: C9Product or Service: Sales of Mexican lap blankets and ponchos.Phone: (520) 780-3923Website: www.Az.NFB.org
NFB of ArkansasLocation: B15Product or Service: Lollipops, bracelets, slate & stylus holders, T-shirts, hats, tote bags, koozies and coasters.Phone: (479) 841-6081Website: www.NFBar.org
NFB of CaliforniaLocation: C14Product or Service: The NFB of California will be selling credit card protectors and bag hooks. We will also be selling a lighted champaign glass that will have the seventy-fifth anniversary logo on it. Phone: (530) 474-3885Website: www.NFBcal.org
NFB of ColoradoLocation: B24Product or Service: NFB of Colorado will be selling snack items.Phone: (303) 504-5979Website: www.NFBco.org
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NFB of ConnecticutLocation: C44Product or Service: MacBook Air raffle.Phone: (860) 289-1971Website: www.NFBct.org
NFB of FloridaLocation: C3Product or Service: Raffle and surprises.Phone: (305) 972-8529Website: www.NFBflorida.org
NFB of GeorgiaLocation: C18Product or Service: NFB backpacks.Phone: (229) 254-6630Website: www.NFBga.orgNFB of HawaiiLocation: C41Product or Service: Products from Hawaii.Phone: (808) 391-1214Website: www.hawaii.NFB.org
NFB of IndianaLocation: C45Product or Service: T-shirts, mugs, keepsakes, and candy bars.Phone: (317) 213-7031Website: www.NFB-in.org
NFB of IowaLocation: C23Product or Service: Selling Iowa scissors & other goods from Iowa.Phone: (319) 759-5627Website: www.NFBi.org
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NFB of MarylandLocation: B8Product or Service: Braille card games, instant lottery tickets, snacks, and other memorabillia.Phone: (410) 751-9596Website: www.NFBmd.org
NFB of MassachusettsLocation: B29Product or Service: 50/50 raffle tickets and dark choclate bars.Phone: (781) 267-4432Website: www.NFBma.org
NFB of MichiganLocation: C17Product or Service: Stainless steel 16 ounce travel mugs in Braille.Phone: (313) 727-3546Website: www.NFBmi.org
NFB of Minnesota/BLIND, Inc.Location: B11Product or Service: We are selling Minnesota salted nut rolls, wild rice, BLIND, Inc. T-shirts, and Minnesota Word Scrambles. We also have plenty of information about our affiliate and our adjustment-to-blindness training center, BLIND Incorporated.Phone: (612) 203-2738Website: www.members.tcq.net/NFBmn
NFB of MississippiLocation: B21Product or Service: World's Finest Choclate.Phone: (228) 424-4643Website: www.NFBofmississippi.org
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NFB of MissouriLocation: C5Product or Service: Homemade soap with Braille or print work, world famous trail mix, and 42’’arc National Federation of the Blind logo umbrella.Phone: (573) 855-9667Website: www.NFBmo.org
NFB of NebraskaLocation: C12Product or Service: The Nebraska Affiliate will once again be selling Colby Ridge popcorn balls; one for $3 and two for $5. It will also be selling gourmet LaRue coffee flavors, Jamaican Me Crazy and Seattle French Toast, for $11 per bag.Phone: (402) 779-1990Website: www.ne.NFB.org
NFB of New JerseyLocation: C28Product or Service: Vintage Whozit ties, ties with new Whozit logo and raffle tickets.Phone: (973) 239-8874Website: www.NFBnj.org
NFB of New MexicoLocation: C22Product or Service: NM pistachios and other goods.Phone: (318) 518-9089Website: www.NFBnm.org
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NFB of North CarolinaLocation: B26Product or Service: Raffle tickets.Phone: (704) 302-7308Website: www.NFBofnc.org
NFB of OklahomaLocation: C4Product or Service: Items with seventy-fifth anniversary logo, classic Whozit logo items and raffle tickets.Phone: (405) 255-6482Website: www.NFBok.org
NFB of PennsylvaniaLocation: C43Product or Service: Jewelry.Phone: (215) 208-7582Website: www.NFBp.org
NFB of TennesseeLocation: C37Product or Service: Selling items that will support the programs of our affiliate.Phone: (901) 481-6180Website: www.NFB-tn.org
NFB of the District of ColumbiaLocation: C8Product or Service: Selling T-shirts and souvenirs.Phone: (202) 352-1511Website: www.NFBdc.org
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NFB of VirginiaLocation: D16Product or Service: Peanuts, raffle tickets, etc.Phone: (757) 472-2495Website: www.NFBv.orgNFB of WisconsinLocation: B20Product or Service: Cheese, snacks and items from Wisconsin.Phone: (608) 387-0494Website: www.NFBwis.org
NFB Performing Arts DivisionLocation: C20Product or Service: Performing Arts member’s materials for sale, Information about becoming a member of PAD. Raffle opportunities, live music, and more.Phone: (317) 629-4639Website: www.padNFB.org
NFB-NEWSLINELocation: C1-2Product or Service: NFB-NEWSLINE®: a free audio information service for the blind and print disabled with access to 400 publications including newspapers, magazines, emergency weather alerts, job listings, and TV listings. Accessible via a telephone, email, internet, portable players or iOS mobile app.Phone: (410) 659-9314Website: www.NFBnewslineonline.org
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Onix NetworkingLocation: D3Product or Service: Onix, a leading cloud solution provider and 13 year Google Partner, has developed our Equidox solution to help maintain Section 508 and ADA compliance. Equidox offers an automated process for converting and publishing PDF documents to WCAG 2.0 AA compliant HTML. Powered by Google, Equidox saves up to 60% of the time and cost involved with manual conversion of PDFs, for fast compatibility with screen readers.Phone: (800) 664-9638Website: www.onixnet.com
OptelecLocation: C32-33Product or Service: Optelec provides life-changing assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired by reaching out with simple and effective low-vision solutions including a range of desktop and portable electronic video magnification and OCR devices.Phone: (800) 826-4200Website: www.optelec.com
OrCam Inc.Location: D17-18Product or Service: OrCam harnesses the power of Artificial Vision to assist the visually impaired. OrCam is an intuitive portable device that recognizes text and objects and speaks to the wearer through a bone-conduction earpiece.Phone: (800) 713-3741Website: www.orcam.com
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PearsonLocation: B42Product or Service: Pearson is the world's leading learning company. Visit us in the Exhibit Hall to meet with Pearson representatives, and learn about our products and services. You can also sign up for future user testing of instructional materials.Phone: (847) 736-1759Website: www.pearson.com
Perkins ProductsLocation: C11Product or Service: Perkins Solutions increases access to independence, literacy and employment for people with visual impairment and other disabilities through innovative technology and services.Phone: (617) 972-7389Website: www.perkins.org
Philmore ProductionsLocation: C46Product or Service: We provide automated telephone applications to the visually-impaired. We have voicemail for social networking, Net-By-Phone Voice Internet Service, and public transportation tracking by phone.Phone: (312) 396-4160Website: www.philmoreproductions.com
Piano Technology GroupLocation: B12Product or Service: Learn about opportunities for work and careers in the piano tuning and repair industry. Find literature about piano technology as a career for the blind and learn about training opportunities.Phone: (360) 693-1511Website: www.pianotuningschool.org
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Social Security AdministrationLocation: B6Product or Service: Social Security delivers a broad range of services online at www.socialsecurity.gov and through a nationwide network of over 1,400 offices. We launched a new initiative, The Faces and Facts of Disability. Visit the Social Security Exhibit Booth to learn more about this disability initiative and get the facts as real people share their stories and sign up for a my Social Security account.Phone: (800) 772-1213Website: www.socialsecurity.gov
Target CorporationLocation: B43-44Product or Service: The Target Accessibility team will be engaging with attendees to gather feedback, answer questions, and provide demonstrations of Target.com and Mobile experiences. Learn about Target’s advancements and innovations for shopping online.Phone: (800) 755-5852Website: www.target.com
The Hadley School for the BlindLocation: C15Product or Service: So much is new at Hadley- online/mobile, transition to UEB Braille, BEP training and continuing education opportunities for Randolph-Sheppard vendors, a social media course, Spanish, iFocusseminars/videos i-device training and so much more! Visit the Hadley exhibit to hear the latest.Phone: (847) 446-8111Website: www.hadley.edu
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The Seeing Eye Inc.Location: C34Product or Service: Come and visit us at The Seeing Eye's exhibit booth. Grab information, get your questions answered, and go for a juno walk.Phone: (800) 539-4425Website: www.seeingeye.org
Triumph TechnologyLocation: C7Product or Service: Offering the world's leading blindness and low vision technology solutions since 2005.Phone: (651) 636-5184 extension 801Website: www.attriumph.com
UBER Technologies, Inc.Location: B34Product or Service: Uber is evolving the way the world moves. By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through our apps, we enable safe, reliable transportation options for riders and flexible economic opportunities for drivers.Phone: (415) 986-2104Website: www.uber.com
UPSLocation: A5-6Product or Service: Shipping services for exhibitors, open Thursday only.Phone: (407) 701-4350Website: www.ups.com
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Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Location #1: B32Product or Service: Information about Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder, a serious, chronic disorder that disrupts a person's circadian rhythms.Phone: (855) 856-2424Website: www.Non-24.com
Location #2: A7Product or Service: Learn about Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder, a new treatment option, and the HETLIOZ Solutions ™ Program.Phone: (855) 856-2424Website: www.HETLIOZ.com
Vital Source Technologies Inc.Location: B35Product or Service: VitalSource Technologies Inc. is a leading educational technology company that has delivered educational content to more than 8 million students in 200 countries and territories worldwide, and we have more than 500,000 titles available in distribution from more than 750 education publishers. For over a decade, VitalSource has provided accessible solutions to learners of all abilities, and has supported a comprehensive accessibility agenda with new content, improved applications and ongoing collaboration with the accessibility community.Phone: (855) 200-4146Website: www.vitalsource.com
VTCSecureLocation: A18Product or Service: Secure On-Demand Video Accessible Technology SolutionsPhone: (240)-350-5510Website: www.vtcsecure.com
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