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Visual Independence released the ID Mate for the Australian blind community on 09 April 2008.

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Independent Lives New Technology Helps Blind Veterans Enjoy More

Michael E. DeBakey VIST Bill Johnson and veteran Bernard Corbit.
Bill Johnson, Visual Impairment Service Team coordinator at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center demonstrates an I.D. Mate to veteran Bernard Corbit. The I.D. Mate is just one of several new, high-tech devices available to veterans to assist them with reading prescription labels, shopping, preparing meals, and even choosing matching clothes. The goal is to help these unique veterans enjoy more independent and safe lives. by: Bobbi Gruner, MEDVAMC Public Affairs Officer