Vision
Magnification
Device Name | Description |
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1.5x Bar Magnifier
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Manufacturer: various
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3x Handheld Magnifier
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Manufacturer: various
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4x Handheld Magnifier |
Manufacturer: various |
2x Dome Magnifier
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Manufacturer: various |
1.7x VTM Bright Magnifier |
Helpful for Dyslexia and other reading difficulties as well as low vision needs. This has a full 50.5 diameter clear aperture for viewing text and includes a soft-grip and snap-on protective cover. Manufacturer: MaxiAids |
2.8x Tilting Stand Magnifier |
Manufacturer: various
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3x Lighted Stand Magnifier |
Manufacturer: various
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4x Lighted Handheld Magnifier
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Manufacturer: various
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6x Lighted Handheld Magnifier
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Manufacturer: various |
Fresnel Screen
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Digital Magnifiers - Handheld
Device Name | Description |
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Pebble 4.3
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Manufacturer: Enhanced Vision |
Explore 5
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Manufacturer: Humanware |
Ruby XL HD
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Manufacturer: Freedom Scientific
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Ruby 7
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Manufacturer: Freedom Scientific
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Compact 7 HD
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The Optelec Compact 7 HD is a portable 7-inch widescreen electronic video magnifier with High Definition image quality and simple, easy to use features. Indirect LED lighting system for glare free illumination. 8-megapixel high definition and auto-focus camera. Manufacturer: Optelec
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Amigo HD
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Amigo HD displays amazing crystal clear HD images with vibrant colors, at any distance, on a large 7 inch widescreen LCD. So lightweight and simple to use, you will never want to be without it. Place it directly on your reading material or hold it up to view an item at a distance. Adjust magnification and contrast with an easy press of a button. Read price tags, menus, labels, street signs and more, anywhere. Manufacturer: Enhanced Vision |
Snow 7 with OCR
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Snow 7 HD in a creative design offers the real-time crisp image on the ergonomically settled widescreen, and is still the easiest to use. With its small book size and only 16.93 ounce, Snow 7 HD can be taken and used to read closely and see at a distance anywhere, home, school, office, bus stop, shop, etc. Manufacturer: Zoomax
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Visolux Digital HD |
The Visolux Digital HD features a 7” LCD screen with anti-glare coating, an HD camera and built-in stand. The Dynamic Line Scrolling (DLS) feature allows the user to scroll side to side on the screen in higher magnification levels without having to move the device. The built-in HDMI and USB ports allow the user the option to transmit images directly to their computer and live stream to a television screen. Manufacturer: Eschenbach Visolux Digital HD |
Mercury 8
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Mercury 8 is a durable handheld tablet magnifier with accurate OCR capabilities. It is also an Android tablet with access to a wide variety of apps and accessibility features. It can view images and read text near or far. Manufacturer: Trysight |
Digital Magnifiers - Desktop
Device Name | Description |
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Prodigi Connect 12
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Manufacturer: Humanware |
Mercury 12 |
Mercury 12 is the first Windows based CCTV that functions as a laptop. Mercury 12 is compatible with all your existing Windows software including any Windows based access technology you may already have. A large 12 inch screen provides plenty of viewing area in a compact package. Manufacturer: Trysight |
Vario Digital FHD |
The Vario Digital FHD is a foldable desktop video magnifier with crisp image quality and compact design. It features a 15.6” full HD monitor with optical zoom from 1.3x - 45x and an FHD camera that provides a true color image with a large field of view .The large tactile buttons and turn dials with voice output on menu mode make the Vario Digital FHD easy to operate Manufacturer: Eschenbach |
Patriot Pro 12.9 |
The Patriot Pro 12.9 provides clear magnification and is truly portable. It is lightweight, durable, battery powered, WiFi capable, magnifier and computer. The device is a full iPad Pro tablet and the user can check email, surf the internet, create documents and more. The device combines custom software on the Apple IOS platform. Manufacturer: Advanced Low Vision Technology |
ClearView Go |
ClearView Go offers the same functionality as a desktop video magnifier, but in a compact and foldable design. It has a clear, full HD image on the 15.6” screen with a fully height adjustable monitor to maintain the right reading angle and height. The ClearView Go has a convenient 3-in-1 rotatable camera that allows you to magnify text and objects up close, in the distance, and even to look at yourself. Manufacturer: Optelec |
Snow 12 |
Snow 12, you can more easily read, write, look at objects or even perform full-page content scanning with OCR text-to-speech. With standard features like a 12″ full-HD display, magnification up to 19x, and a simple accessible interface, Snow 12 works in many environments. Manufacturer: Zoomax |
Topaz PHD 12 |
The lightweight TOPAZ PHD 12 inch offers the comfort and productivity features of a desktop video magnifier but folds away like a laptop. With auto-focus, a wide magnification range, intuitive controls, six default and 27 customizable high-contrast color modes, and adjustable reading lines and masks, the new TOPAZ PHD offers the freedom to independently read and view the details that matter in the home, office, classroom, or on the go. Manufacturer: Freedom Scientific |
Topaz PHD 15 |
The lightweight TOPAZ PHD 15 Inch offers the comfort and productivity features of a desktop video magnifier but folds away like a laptop. With auto-focus, a wide magnification range, intuitive controls, six default and 27 customizable high-contrast color modes, and adjustable reading lines and masks, the new TOPAZ PHD offers the freedom to independently read and view the details that matter in the home, office, classroom, or on the go. Manufacturer: Freedom Scientific |
Topaz XL HD |
The Topaz XL HD supports all the same features as the 12 and 15 in a desktop model. The wide screen offers the best field of view for less fatigue. It offers a high definition picture with 1080p resolution. Can be connected to the computer to have documents read aloud. Manufacturer: Freedom Scientific |
DaVinci HD/OCR |
DaVinci is a high performance desktop video magnifier (CCTV) with a 24 inch screen, featuring HD, text-to-speech (OCR) and a 3-in-1 camera. With HD you will experience high definition color and contrast giving you a crystal clear picture. DaVinci will read any printed text aloud with the push of a button. Manufacturer: Enhanced Vision |
MagnaLink S |
Digital video magnifier that sets up and in ready to use in seconds. It fits on small desktops and switches easily between distance and reading modes. Highly portable. Manufacturer: Low Vision International |
MagnaLink Zip Premium |
The MagniLink Zip Premium 13 Full HD is an ideal choice for users who need to transport a magnifying system on a regular basis to school or work. It's also suitable for users that want a sleek system at home - one that can be folded down and put away easily when not in use. Manufacturer: Low Vision International |
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Devices
Device Name | Description |
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Omni Reader |
The omniReader reads printed text to you by pressing a single button. You can follow the magnified text in high-contrast colors on the built-in screen, or simply listen as it reads text out loud. You can also use the screen to instantly magnify objects and text and display them in high-contrast colors. Manufacturer: Freedom Scientific |
Smart Reader
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Manufacturer: Enhanced Vision
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Snow 7
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Manufacturer: Zoomax |
Zoomax Snow 12
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Manufacturer: Zoomax
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Mercury 12
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Manufacturer: Trysight
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DaVinci HD/OCR |
DaVinci is a high performance desktop video magnifier (CCTV) with a 24 inch screen, featuring HD, text-to-speech (OCR) and a 3-in-1 camera. With HD you will experience high definition color and contrast giving you a crystal clear picture. DaVinci will read any printed text aloud with the push of a button. Manufacturer: Enhanced Vision |
Braille Devices
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Focus 40 5th Generation
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Portable and durable braille display with 40 braille cells and an 8-dot keyboard. Bluetooth connectivity for up to 5 devices. Features include scratch pad, exclusive NAV Rockers for rapid scrolling; menu button for quick access to settings, adjustable key repeat for rapid scrolling and panning, and time and date display. Use with JAWS for combined speech and braille access. Use with JAWS for Braille Study Mode to learn and teach braille. Manufacturer: Freedom Scientific |
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Focus 14 Blue 5th Generation |
The Focus 14 Blue combines a highly responsive 8-dot keyboard and comfortable control layout with both USB and Bluetooth connectivity in a pocket-sized design. Read text messages, navigate your Smartphone screen, send messages and take notes without taking your phone off your belt or out of your bag. Manufacturer: Freedom Scientific |
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Braillant BI 40 |
The Brailliant BI features a 40 cell braille input keyboard and command keys located on each side of the display. This layout facilitates navigation by reproducing all the standard key combinations, and you can control the screen reader without removing your hands from the display. Windows and iOS compatible. Manufacturer: Humanware |
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QBraille XL |
With a blend of a Perkins keyboard and QWERTY function keys, QBraille XL represents a new type of 40-cell Braille display. The QBraille XL replaces the need for special keystrokes with the intuitively placed function keys found on all QWERTY keyboards. QBraille XL offers traditional Braille Terminal mode, Keyboard Mode, or Hybrid Mode for traditional screen reader operation, standard keyboard connectivity, or Screen Reader output combined with standard keyboard input. Manufacturer: HIMS |
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El Braille |
The El Braille is a portable device designed for users who are blind or deaf-blind and want to stay connected. This take anywhere replacement for the dedicated notetaker, ElBraille combines the flexibility of a mainstream computer running the Windows® 10 operating system with JAWS® and a 40-cell Braille display with a full Braille keyboard to offer a fully accessible compact solution. (JAWS and Braille display sold separately.) Manufacturer: Freedom Scientific |
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InsideOne |
The InsideOne is a full size Windows 10 tablet with 32cells of refreshable Braille located along the bottom of the screen. This device also allows a person to type in Braille on the screen with indentations on the glass for finger placement. There is an option for a virtual on screen keyboard. In addition, you could use a Bluetooth connected keyboard or a USB connected keyboard. The tablet still has a touch sensitive glass screen that responds to Windows 10 gestures. Manufacturer: Inside Vision |
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BrailleNote Touch 32 notetaker/tablet |
Notetaker with Android operating system that supports third party apps. Play Store access gives the device productivity of tablet or smart phone. KeySoft design makes typing silent and requires minimal strength or movement. Virtual keys find fingers as you type. Manufacturer: Humanware |
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BrailleNote Touch Plus 32 notetaker/tablet |
Notetaker with Android operating system that supports third party apps. Play Store access gives the device productivity of tablet or smart phone with optimized Chrome web browsing. Comes with EasyReader Plus, a reading application that is tailored for this device. KeySoft design makes typing silent and requires minimal strength or movement. Virtual keys find fingers as you type. Manufacturer: Humanware |
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Braille Sense Polaris |
With a 32-cell Braille display and a 11-key Perkins-style keyboard with Ctrl and Alt Keys, Polaris looks and feels like a traditional notetaker. With its hardware and connectivity, along with direct access to Android applications, this notetaker compares to off-the-shelf phones and tablets. Manufacturer: HIMS |
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Braille Sense Polaris Mini |
This lightweight notetaker offers a 20 cell display with an 11 key Perkins style keyboard. Customizable with apps that suit the user give it similar functionality of a smart phone or tablet. Supports Google Apps, making it easy to utilize Google services like Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides. Manufacturer: HIMS |
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Orbit Writer |
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Braille Edge 40 |
Not available for demonstration or evaluation. Only available for loan during device repair or replacement. |
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Braille Sense U2 |
Not available for demonstration or evaluation. Only available for loan during device repair or replacement. |
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BrailleNote Apex BT 32 |
Not available for demonstration or evaluation. Only available for loan during device repair or replacement. |
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Mount Batten |
Though it functions as a Braille printer, the Mountbatten Pro has greater usage as a tool for learning Braille symbols and characters. Among its features are auditory output, Braille-to-Print and Print-to-Braille functions and with the addition of a regular keyboard non-Braille readers can quickly produce Braille pages. Manufacturer: Humanware |
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Taptilo |
Make braille fun and interactive by incorporating learning by movement, touch, and hearing. Jumbo-sized, child-friendly braille blocks can be easily manipulated by young children and help strengthen and refine finger movement as they play. Create custom teaching material, play games with students, and reinforce learning through various self-guided activities. Manufacturer: Taptilo |
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6dot Braille Label Maker |
The 6dot Braille Label Maker is a portable and easy to use. It has a built-in Braille keyboard that supports all grades of Braille. The powered embossing makes for high quality Braille labels that are easy to read. The QWERTY keyboard enables non-Braillist to generate labels too! An automatic cutter provides clean label cuts without the need for scissors. Manufacturer: LoganTech |
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BrailleCoach
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The 6dot BrailleCoach is a device that uses RFID technology to identify and speak recorded information linked to Braille embossed tags. This portable device is equipped with a headphone jack for privacy, 6 modes of communication, and words and alphabetical letters to make learning Braille easy and fun in the classroom or at home. Manufacturer: LoganTech |
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Orbit Writer |
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Embossers
Device Name | Description |
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Index Basic-D V4 |
Index Basic-D V4 is an easy to use, small, and portable Braille printer. It uses fan-folded paper. Basic-D is stable and capable of continuous Braille embossing. It can make double sided Braille, embosses at 100 characters per second, produces high quality interpoint Braille and can print both horizontally and vertically. Manufacturer: Indexbraille |
Romeo |
The Romeo 25 is a rugged basic embosser that produces a 40-character line of Library of Congress Braille at 25 characters per second. This has been discontinued by the manufacturer but may be borrowed from Mo-AT ETC for assessment. Call to check on compatibility with your computer. Manufacturer: Enabling Technologies |
Software
Device Name | Description |
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Zoom Text
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ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is a fully integrated and easily customizable magnification and screen reading program that enlarges, enhances and reads aloud everything on the computer screen. This program is installed on a Dell computer for loans. Manufacturer: ZoomText |
JAWS |
A voice output screen reading program, JAWS enables users to maneuver all Windows programs, plus navigate the internet. This program is installed on a Dell computer for loans. Manufacturer: Freedom Scientific |
Fusion |
Fusion combines the power of Zoom Text and JAWS to provide maximum accessibility for any level of vision impairment. This program is installed on a Dell computer for loans. Manufacturer: Freedom Scientific |
Other Vision Devices
Device Name | Description |
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BlindShell |
A mobile phone designed for the blind and visually impaired. It includes a physical keyboard, fully vocalized voice control, an SOS button, and more than 23 applications with free lifetime updates. The phone borrowed from ETC will not have cellular service. Manufacturer: BlindShell |
Iris Vision |
IrisVision is an innovative magnification device for people experiencing vision loss associated. IrisVision is built on a virtual reality headset that displays a sharp, full color video image that enables you to read print, have text read to you, access the IrisVision Assistant and more. Manufacturer: IrisVision |
OrCam |
The OrCam is an advanced, lightweight wearable assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired. It provides independence by conveying visual information, audibly. It reads text, recognizes faces, and identifies money, products and more. Manufacturer: OrCam |
Buzz Clip
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Bump Dots |
Easily identify tactile markers for the blind. Manufacturer: Maxiaids |
Talking Calculator |
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Writing Guides |
Includes a variety of writing guides including letter, envelope and check writing guides Manufacturer: various
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