Necessity is indeed such a wonderful mother of invention. When printing industry engineer and executive Arthur Friedman needed a good portable light solution and couldn't find one to fulfill those needs already on the market, he simply created his own. His Beam N Read® Hands Free Lights helped launch his successful ASF Lightware Solutions company, and Friedman has been awarded 18 different patents for his designs and inventions, including patents on the design of the Beam N Read®. This brilliant device offers personal light wherever and whenever you need it, but it won't disturb others in the vicinity.

Particularly well suited for reading, craft work, art projects, sewing and knitting, travel and camping, this hands-free light is also perfect for the elderly and individuals with special needs, especially those with low vision and/or hand-related challenges. The Beam N Read® is available in three basic models at Rehabmart: The Beam N Read Hands-Free Light; the Beam N Read Hand-Free Night Vision Light; and the Beam N Read Hands-Free Reading Light. All three models can be used with an AC or DC power adapter which are sold separately, and four AA batteries are included that offer a battery life of 120 hours when three bulbs are used, or 50 hours when six bulbs are used.

Worn comfortably around the neck, these hands-free lights offer a versatile light that can be used for an unlimited range of purposes. The adjustable reflector and comfortable elastic neck strap make it easy for the user to point the light wherever it is most needed. The bright LED bulbs illuminate a wide personal area and are compatible for use with all brands of e-readers as well as with printed text in books, newspapers and magazines. The basic Beam N Read® Hands-Free Light offers three LED bulbs, while the Beam N Read® Night Vision Light and the Beam N Read® Reading Light both offer six LED bulbs.

  
The Night Vision version includes four night vision filters of the same high quality utilized in tactical flashlights to help prevent night blindness and to reduce the risk of eyestrain. This model is perfect for anyone who works in the dark, such as campers and hunters, or for healthcare professionals and caregivers who need to attend to patients in the dark without waking them up with overhead lights. The four filters include red which is generally most useful for night vision, especially outside; orange which softens the light produced by the bright LED bulbs and creates a warm, incandescent effect for more sensitive eyes; and blue and green which are more appropriately utilized for detail work, such as reading maps or charts.

  

The Reading Light version easily illuminates both paper books and e-readers (including Kindle) with equal proficiency. With its extra three LED bulbs, this model provides extra light for those who need it, anytime, anywhere. Use it not only for reading, but also for writing, model-building, crafting or as an emergency light in power outages. While the Beam N Read® is often compared with clip-on 'book lights', it actually proffers much more flexibility and a wider light than clip lights and also works well with newspapers and magazines. The Reading Light version also comes with a red night vision filter, an orange incandescent filter and a 4x power magnifier.

  

The Beam N Read® Hands Free Lights are truly the most versatile personal light sources available on the market today. They offer endless possibilities for use by individuals of every age and ability, helping to provide brilliant personal light whenever and wherever you need it. Users with limited mobility will especially appreciate the hands-free aspect to prevent accidents, especially those who use one or both hands on canes, crutches or walkers. Light up your world with a Beam N Read® from Rehabmart and start seeing what you've been missing!

Carol Koenigsknecht,
Medical Consumer Editor,
Content & Social Media Services
and
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO