About RUVI

The Resource Unit for Visually Impaired People (RUVI) has a variety of access technology products which can help blind and partially sighted people independently access printed and on-line information.

'Access' technology

The 'access' technologies available in the RUVI include:

• Aladdin and Merlin video magnifiers
• Hand held magnifiers
• ScannaR reading machine and SARA reading machine (with Braille display)
• Plextalk PTX1 audio book player
• Computer work stations containing:
• JAWS screen reading software
• ZoomText magnification software
• Kurzweil 1000 scan & read software

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

If you would like more information or would like to arrange a visit, please contact:

Ann Hamilton
RUVI
The Mitchell
North Street
Glasgow
G3 7DN
Phone: 0141 287 2920
Fax: 0141 287 2815
E-mail lil@glasgowlife.org.uk