[real-eyes] Company Website Offers Safety and Security Products For The Blind
- From: <bigdaddylou63@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:37:23 -0500
>>PRLeap.com
>>Sunday, August 28, 2005
>>
>>Company Website Offers Safety and Security Products For The Blind
>>
>>By (Press Release)
>>
>>(PRLEAP.COM) Safety and Security Source wants to be the foremost resource
>>for the blind to find safety and security products, as well as wellness
>>(including talking) products. Tracey Hawkins is the owner of a 10 year-old
>>business that specializes in safety and security products ranging from
>>pepper spray, door alarms and fire safety products. The company website,
>>www.safetyandsecuritysource.com, has added a page of accessible products.
>>
>>In recent years Hawkins and her husband William (who is blind) have joined
>>organizations for the blind and saw an underserved market. "Companies were
>>offering all kinds of technologies for the blind to be able to work, to
>>cook, everything but offering them products to stay safe and protect
>>themselves. That's my business." With the popularity of Universal Design,
>>a theory that says manufacturers can produce products that work for people
>>of all abilities, not just for the handicapped, but for the
>>non-handicapped and the handicapped without any modifications, Hawkins
>>stated that she looked at her products with U.D. in mind and was pleased
>>to note that most of her products qualified at least on some level.
>>
>>"The feedback from attendees at a recent national convention for the blind
>>let us know that there was a real need for safety and security items in
>>this community. Many blind people feel vulnerable when they are out and
>>about and want a way to defend themselves in a non-lethal manner. They
>>want to feel safe at home without having to buy elaborate and expensive
>>security systems. We heard some real horror stories. There is nothing
>>better than being able to help someone, blind or not, 'arm' themselves
>>with products to keep them safe." Hawkins and her husband demonstrated and
>>explained the products to consumers and rehabilitation counselors. "The
>>counselors were excited to know about these products and the ability to
>>share their knowledge with their clients to help make their lives easier."
>>Hawkins states.
>>
>>The website is designed for consumers to call toll-free and order the
>>products that they need. The site has a 'text-only' page for customers
>>with screen readers, a software program that reads the text on a page to
>>the user. It also has a page with photos and descriptions for rehab
>>counselors, family members and those with some vision.
>>
>>"Some of the most popular products have been the talking caller i.d.
>>units, which actually say the phone numbers out loud, a popular product
>>for those with vision as well, if you get nighttime calls, you don't have
>>to get up to look at the unit, you can hear it. You can also hear the unit
>>from almost anywhere in the house." Hawkins continues, "Motion alarms that
>>announce the presence of visitors are popular for clients who are vendors
>>and have retail stores, as well as those who want to know when someone
>>approaches their property before they get to the door. Door intercoms, key
>>and remote control locators are also in big demand. We have just added
>>talking wrist blood pressure monitors which have been popular. The
>>existing security products like the door alarms, personal alarms and fire
>>extinguishers have been well received. The magnetic contact alarm, which
>>sounds when a cabinet, door or a window is opened is ideal for different
>>applications; it let's you know when kids open c!
>>abinets or doors to the swimming pool, is a must have."
>>
>>Hawkins concludes, "I am constantly seeking new products for my customers,
>>anything that I can provide to make their lives safer and easier. I am
>>available to speak to groups about product education because this is my
>>passion and this information is too important to not be shared."
>>
>>CONTACT INFORMATION
>>Tracey Hawkins
>>Safety and Security Source
>>http://www.safetyandsecuritysource.com/
>>Email Safety and Security Source
>>safetyandsecurity@xxxxxxxxx
>>1-866-365-4542
>>
>>http://www.prleap.com/pr/13746/
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