THE LAW OF THE LAND IN Colorado
The Aurora Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado is eager to work with local pharmacies to help in the implementation of Colorado's accessible prescription labels law, HB24-1115. Starting July 1, 2025, pharmacies in Colorado are required to provide patients who have difficulty seeing or reading standard labels on a prescription drug container with an accessible method to read the information on the prescription drug label free of cost to the patient. The law not only ensures that blind and low vision individuals can rely on accessible prescription labels, but also older Coloradans and patients with language barriers. A system called ScripTalk, available from En-Vision America, places critical prescription drug information onto an RFID label that can be read out loud, either with a talking smartphone or an easy-to-operate, dedicated reading device that reads and speaks the information in the language of choice on the RFID label. Compared to other systems, ScripTalk is the simplest to operate and the most universally accessible. Smartphone users find ScripTalk to provide the broadest accessibility. For example, for someone who cannot hear what is spoken, the smartphone can also send spoken information to a connected refreshable Braille display. For customers who do not use a smartphone, the same information is also available using a dedicated reading device that is available to the customer on indefinite loan. This reading device is easy to learn and use. The ScriptAbility suite of software is the heart of the system that enables pharmacies to produce accessible labels. The suite encompasses Audible, Dual Language/Translation, Large Print, Controlled Substance Safety (CSSL) and Braille labels. It is an all-in-one interface that requires minimal setup. Contact ScriptAbility at 800-890-1180.
Locate a participating Pharmacy
Please go to Participating Pharmacies Page to locate the nearest pharmacy offering En-Vision America's ScripTalk!
Questions?
Members of the Aurora Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado stand ready to help pharmacies and their customers to make effective use of the ScripTalk system. Our blind members can contact patients and walk them through the use of the ScripTalk app or the ScripTalk reader. We also would welcome the chance to visit pharmacies throughout the area and offer free demonstrations to everyone who has an interest in ScripTalk. For additional information, please contact Peggy Chong President, National Federation of the Blind of Colorado, Aurora Chapter chongpeggy10@gmail.com 303-745-0473 And visit the website https://www.scriptability.com/scriptability-product-suite