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LiveWire Low Vision

November 2009 Edition
A newsletter for people living with Low Vision

Welcome to our latest edition of LiveWire Low Vision. We hope you find it enjoyable and informative!

In this issue:

Local Support
Customer Feedback
The New Compact Mini
Welcome Aboard
Guide: Easy Computing

Another Year Draws to a Close!

Available in Australia and New Zealand Only

Life is worth seeing

Introducing the latest and smallest in hand held electronic magnifiers

The Compact Mini has been designed to provide the best features to its user and to be truly portable.

Features include multiple viewing options, integrated reading stand, long battery life, up to 11 times magnification and an ultra light weight of 134 grams

Features of the Compact Mini

• Up to 11X magnification
• Full colour mode
• Positive and negative black / white
• Additional foreground and background colour combination
• Personal viewing mode can be stored
• 3 hour and 30 minute battery life
• Integrated reading stand
• Freeze image mode
• Auto switch off when Compact Mini is not in use
• 3.5" high resolution TFT screen (full VGA resolution)
* Bag and neck carrying cord included.

Read a review on the Compact Mini from the New York Times

2010 Low Vision scholarships

Quantum Technology is excited to announce the inaugural Low Vision Scholarship. This program is being brought to you by Quantum Technology for the first time and is proudly supported by Freedom Scientific.

The Scholarship prize is for a full copy of MaGic magnification software for a computer, the final prize awarded will be based on the application submitted and the apparent need of the applicant.

The Surf Club Kurrawa
Beachside - Old Burleigh Road
(opposite Oasis Shopping Centre)

Quantum staff will be available to discuss your needs and demonstrate solutions on how to achieve the most from assistive technology.
Representatives from local and national support agencies will be present to offer information on the services they offer within the local community.

This is a free event so please bring along any family and friends.

To register or for more information please contact Quantum Technology on 07 3831 4894 or email

Lismore Workers Club
231 Keen Street, Lismore

Quantum staff will be available to discuss your needs and demonstrate solutions on how to achieve the most with assistive technology.
Representative from local and national support agencies will be present to offer informaton on the services they offer within the community.

This is a free event so please bring along any family and friends.

To register or for more information please contact Quantum Technology on 07 3831 4894 or email

Twin Towers Club, Anzac Room
Wharf Street, Tweed Heads

Quantum Technology Staff will be avaliable to discuss your needs and demonstrate solutions on how to achieve the most with assistive technology.
Representatives from local and national support agencies will be present to offer information on the services they offer within the community.

This is a free event so please bring along any family or friends.

To register or for more information please contact Quantum Technology on 07 3831 4894 or email

Jaws Bytes eUpdate 13

Quantum Technology welcomes you to the 13th edition of our JAWS Bytes e-update! If you would like to subscribe to JAWS Bytes, you can do so in the following ways:
1. Please email your full name and details and the name of the newsletter you wish to be subscribed too.

Live Wire Low Vision - August 2009

Quantum Technology welcomes you to the 22nd issue of LiveWire Low Vision!

Please use the following links to view (and if required save) the newsletter.

Steve Bennett from Dolphin UK will be touring Australia and holding, meetings and workshops on the range of Dolphin Alt Format products. COntatc Quantum for details of events in your area.