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Applying for Assistive Devices

in Germany

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Our products are officially listed in the health insurance assistive devices directory in Germany.

This means: The costs can be covered. Our team will gladly handle the entire application process for you—quickly, easily, and free of charge.

Contact us: 

Inventivio:
Tel.: +49 911 25 30 59-0
Mail: info@inventivio.com

A young man sits in front of the Tactonom Reader Flex, exploring a haptic audio graphic.

A) Applicant Requirements

The applicant must be:

  • legally blind or severely visually impaired,
  • subject to compulsory schooling or will be in the future (early intervention),
  • able to use the Tactonom Reader Flex.

If these requirements are met, the Tactonom Reader Flex and accessories can be reimbursed.

Tactonom Reader Flex
Assistive Technology

Product photo: Tactonom Reader Flex (side view), with a map of Germany placed on it.

Assistive Device Number: 0799060002
Assistive Technology for blind and severely visually impaired people

Tactonom Reader Flex Carrying Bag

Product photo: Tactonom Reader Flex carrying bag with a small case for accessories.

Assistive Device Number: 0799060003
for transporting and storing the Tactonom Reader Flex

Tactonom
Graphics Bag

Product photo: Tactonom Graphics Bag.

Assistive Device Number: 0799060004
zum Transportieren und Aufbewahren
von taktilen Grafiken

Product photo: Tactonom Transformer, a swelling device for tactile graphics.

B) Application Process

Wenn die obigen Anforderungen erfüllt sind, benötigen Sie folgende Unterlagen:

1) Prescription from your treating ophthalmologist

The prescription should include:

Tactonom Reader Flex (Assistive Device Number: 0799060002)
Tactonom Reader Flex Carrying Bag (Assistive Device Number: 0799060003)
Graphics Bag (Assistive Device Number: 0799060004)

2) Trial Report

To ensure the beneficiary can use the Tactonom Reader Flex, a trial report is required. This trial can be conducted by Inventivio. Please contact us to arrange a trial appointment.

3) Teacher’s Statement

We strongly recommend including a statement from teachers.