Magnification
Digital Magnifiers – Handheld
Digital Magnifiers – Desktop
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Devices
Braille Devices
Embossers
Software
Other Vision Devices
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 | 1.7x VTM Bright Magnifier Helpful for Dyslexia and other reading difficulties as well as low vision needs. This has a full 50.5 mm diameter clear aperture for viewing text and includes a soft-grip and snap-on protective cover. Vendor: MaxiAids |
 | 2x Dome Magnifier Dome shaped magnifier is easy-to-hold 2" glass dome glides across the page. Vendor: Independent Living Aids |
 | 2.8x Tilting Stand Magnifier 4” lens tilts slightly for easier viewing and writing. Vendor: MaxiAids |
 | 3x Handheld Magnifier Features a 5” lens with 3X magnification. Vendor: MaxiAids |
 | 3x, 3.5x & 4x Lighted Handheld Magnifier Kit with Stand The Mobilux® series of illuminated hand-held magnifiers feature bright LED illumination. This kit comes with a 3x, a 3.5x and a 4x magnifier with a stand that fits each. The magnifiers have an ergonomic handle with a large, easy-to-operate ON/Off light switch, and a slip-on protective case. The Mobase stand allow for the Mobilux® LED hand-held magnifiers to be used as a stand magnifiers and can be used for hands-free tasks when in the upright position. Manufacturer: Eschenbach |
 | 3x Lighted Stand Magnifier Large, rectangular viewing area with 3x magnification and easy to grasp handle Vendor: LS&S Products |
 | 4x Handheld Magnifier Features a 2” lens and 4X magnification. Vendor: MaxiAids |
 | 4x Lighted Handheld Magnifier Lightweight, 3” lens with slider control for LED light. Vendor: Independent Living Aids |
 | 4x Tilting Stand Magnifier This stand magnifier with an aspheric lens has the added feature of a tilting head. Head can be tilted to suit either right or left-handed users. Power: 4X; Diopter: 12D; Lens size: 80mm Vendor: LS&S Products |
 | 5x & 6x Lighted Handheld Magnifier Kit with Stand The Mobilux® series of illuminated hand-held magnifiers feature bright LED illumination. This kit comes with a 5x and a 6x magnifier with a stand that fits each. The magnifiers have an ergonomic handle with a large, easy-to-operate ON/Off light switch, and a slip-on protective case. The Mobase stand allow for the Mobilux® LED hand-held magnifiers to be used as a stand magnifiers and can be used for hands-free tasks when in the upright position |
 | 6x Lighted Handheld Magnifier Powerful 6x magnification with LED light Vendor: MaxiAids |
 | 7x Lighted Handheld Magnifier This lightweight magnifier is 7x, 24 D round, lighted magnifier. It has an ergonomic handle with auto touch on/off switch for simple operation and long battery life. Vendor: MaxiAids |
 | Page Magnifier Lightweight, flexible 2x magnifying sheet. 7 in x 10 in Vendor: LS&S Products |
 | Pendant Magnifier Set This pendant magnifier set comes with a 4x, 5x and 6x magnifiers with various designs Vendor: Independent Living Aids |
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 | Amigo HD Amigo HD displays crystal-clear HD images with vibrant colors, at any distance, on a large 7-inch widescreen LCD. Lightweight and simple to use. 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 |
 | Clover 6 The Clover 6 HD is a 6 inch touchscreen video magnifier with folding handle and multiple viewing modes. It has full 1080p resolution for reading and distance. It has magnification from 1.5x to 35x and can connect to other devices for larger viewing. Manufacturer: Irie AT |
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The Clover 10 features a large 10″ anti-glare matte display along with 3 viewing modes. It has 1080p Full HD image resolution for reading and distance. It has magnification from 2x to 32x and can connect to other devices for larger viewing. Comes with an optional assist stand to elevate the Clover 10. Manufacturer: Irie AT |
 | Compact 7 HD 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 |
 | Compact 10 HD The Compact 10 offers many of the features of a desktop magnifier in a foldable and portable design. It has a swingout arm for magnifying while holding an item or viewing package labels. Includes 3 high definition cameras and magnifies from .5x to 22x. Weighs just over 2 pounds. Manufacturer: Optelec |
 | Explore 5 This lightweight, digital magnifier has a 5 inch screen with HD image quality. Large, bright buttons make is simple to use. 2x- 22x magnification and 18 enhancement modes. Manufacturer: Humanware |
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The Explore 8 is a touchscreen portable magnifier that is ideal for anyone with vision loss who needs an electronic reading aid for magnifying documents. It has a magnification of up to 30X. The 8.0-inch screen and compact design make this digital video magnifier portable. Manufacturer: Humanware |
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The Explore 12 is a smart video magnifier that offers HD image quality for improved near and distance reading and viewing. This portable digital magnifier has a 12-inch touchscreen. It provides the added benefit of a foldable stand enabling easy use for reading, writing, and other manual tasks. Manufacturer: Humanware |
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Luna 8 is a handheld electronic video magnifier. This digital magnifier has a compact body, lightweight design, and 8 hours battery life. Manufacturer: Zoomax USA |
 | Mercury 8 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 |
 | Pebble 4.3 A 4.3” LCD display with adjustable magnification of 2x to 10x. Lightweight 9-ounce design. Foldable and adjustable telescopic handle with comfort grip makes for easy writing capability. Freeze an image with capability to magnify. Over 2 hours battery life. Manufacturer: Enhanced Vision |
 | Ruby 7 RUBY 7 HD makes reading easier. The seven-inch screen can display more text and magnifies materials up to 24 times. This ultra-portable device can go anywhere with ease. Use the built-in tilt stand to read books, magazines, and mail. The unique PivotCam™ camera offers a wide range of viewing modes for spotting, reading, writing, working on hobbies, distance viewing, and even a mirror-image self-view. Manufacturer: Freedom Scientific |
 | Ruby 10 The RUBY 10 video magnifier has a 10-inch touchscreen and three dedicated cameras. The RUBY 10 can magnify letters, magazines, labels, and photos. The swing out arm allows you to view items in your hand and write. When extended, the arm also enables full-page OCR. With a touch of a button, you can scan pages and have them read aloud to you. The third camera is dedicated to seeing objects at a short distance such as signs and menus on a wall. Manufacturer: Freedom Scientific |
 | Ruby XL HD The RUBY XL HD puts clear, high-definition magnification in the palm of your hand. At just 10.5 ounces. The five-inch screen brings out even the finest details. You can magnify materials up to 14 times – books, photographs, newspapers, medications, labels, and more. Manufacturer: Freedom Scientific |
 | 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 |
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 | 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 |
 | CloverBook Pro This 12.5 inch FHD digital magnifier is foldable with a 1080p matte touchscreen. It has full page scan and read OCR, a fold out camera for distance or self-viewing and an additional (optional) second 12.5” screen. Magnification is from 1x to 60x with split screen options. Use choice of tactile or touchscreen controls. Manufacturer: Irie AT |
 | DaVinci HD/OCR Will not ship, must be picked up in person.
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 | MagnaLink Zip Premium The MagniLink Zip Premium 13 Full HD is beneficial for users who need to transport a magnifying system on a regular basis at school, work or home. Simple, intuitive and high contrast controls. Folds easily for storage when not in use. Manufacturer: Low Vision International |
 | Mercury 12 Mercury 12 is the first Windows based CCTV that functions as a laptop. Mercury 12 is compatible with all 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 |
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For those who want one device that functions as a Windows laptop as well as a CCTV. Device has reading magnification as well as distance magnification. Text to speech capability. Second screen option. Manufacturer: Trysight |
 | Patriot Pro 12.9 The Patriot Pro 12.9 provides clear magnification and is truly portable. It is a 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 |
 | Prodigi Connect 12 Connect 12 combines a high-performance digital magnifier with the versatility of a tablet, plus unmatched ease of use and integrated access to newspapers or magazines from online libraries. This ideal solution for active seniors, students, and professionals, allows free and open access to more than a million apps. Manufacturer: Humanware |
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The Reveal 16i video magnifier has a 16-inch touchscreen. This electronic reading aid has up to 10x optical zoom and up to 45x digital magnification. Manufacturer: Humanware |
 | Snow 12 With the 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 TOPAZ PHD offers the freedom to independently read and view the details in the home, office, classroom, or on the go. Manufacturer: Freedom Scientific |
 | Topaz PHD 15 The 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 TOPAZ PHD offers the freedom to independently read and view the details in the home, office, classroom, or on the go. Manufacturer: Freedom Scientific |
 | 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 |
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 | Lyriq The LyriQ assistive reader is designed to assist people living with blindness or vision impairments: this scan-and-read device scans printed documents and reads them out-loud. It is fast, accurate, and very easy to use. With the LyriQ, you can read a book, an envelope, the letter that came in it, a prescription label and anything else. Manufacturer: Magnifying America |
 | omniReader 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 |
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 | Smart Reader Easy-to-use, Smart Reader boasts a lightweight portable sleek design with a user-friendly console. Position your document and press a button, in seconds Smart Reader begins reading aloud. Connect Smart Reader to a TV or monitor and enlarge your captured image to follow along as it reads. Perfect for work, home, school, vacation and on the go. Manufacturer: Enhanced Vision |
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 | 6dot Braille Label Maker The 6dot Braille Label Maker is 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 |
 | BrailleCoach 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 |
 | Braille Edge 40
Not available for demonstration. Only available for loan during device repair or replacement. |
 | BrailleNote Apex BT 32
Not available for demonstration. Only available for loan during device repair or replacement. |
 | BrailleNote Touch 32 notetaker/tablet A notetaker using the 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. Use touch braille input on touch screen or braille input with Perkins style overlay. Manufacturer: Humanware |
 | BrailleNote Touch Plus 32 notetaker/tablet A notetaker using the 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. Use touch braille input on touch screen or braille input with Perkins style overlay. Manufacturer: Humanware |
 | Braille Sense 6 This lightweight notetaker offers a 32 cell display with 64GB of storage and 6GB of RAM. Runs on Android 10 and supports Google apps. It has labeled ports and easily accessible controls along with the Perkins style keyboard and function keys. Includes a built-in visual LCD display for sighted viewing. Manufacturer: HIMS |
 | 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 |
 | Braille Sense U2 Not available for demonstration. Only available for loan during device repair or replacement. |
 | Brailliant BI 20X Brailliant BI 20X is a portable 20–cell refreshable braille display that pairs with other devices or can be used with standalone applications. The Brailliant BI X series includes text-to-speech, for a hybrid notetaker feel. Customizable features Manufacturer: Humanware |
 | Brailliant BI 40X 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 |
 | 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 |
 | Focus 40 5th Generation 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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GoTap Braille is an iPad app that teaches and reinforces braille, with accompanying manipulatives, overlays, and activity pages. The app teaches the over 180 Unified English Braille (UEB) contractions contained in Dolch and other sight words. Students can reinforce tactile discrimination skills, match words, create words, and sentences, and read sentences and paragraphs all with auditory feedback. Manufacturer: Attainment Company |
 | 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 has a touch sensitive glass screen that responds to Windows 10 gestures. Manufacturer: Inside Vision |
 | Lego Braille Bricks Lego Braille Bricks help children learn braille while playing. Letters are color coded and displayed in braille and text on the top of the brick. Comes with a large building board. Manufacturer: Lego |
 | Mantis Q40 With the Mantis Q40, users no longer need to choose between a keyboard or a braille device – at the same time a student or professional is typing on the Mantis, the refreshable braille below the keyboard is providing a multimodal braille complement to the screen reader. Manufacturer: Humanware |
 | Money Brailler Small, convenient, easy to use. Simply insert edge of bill and squeeze. Marks denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollars in braille for easy identification. 3-1/8 x 1-1/2 Inches. Manufacturer: MaxiAids |
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The Mountbatten Brailler offers exceptional connectivity and software to support flexible teaching and educational needs. The Mountbatten is a simple tool that can be used to develop awareness of Braille symbols and characters. The audio response reinforces learning and tells the student which commands are being entered. The Mountbatten is a Bluetooth® Smart hard-copy Braille device that communicates wirelessly with iOS Bluetooth® Smart Ready devices. Vendor: NanoPac |
 | 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: NanoPac |
 | Orbit Writer This Ergonomic Perkins-style braille keyboard works with all smartphones and computers out of the box. Its compact design easily fits in the pocket or purse. The keyboard provides navigation keys to control the smartphone or computer with intuitive key combinations. No need to use touch gestures. It works with iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS, Fire OS, Chrome OS, and Linux devices. It can simultaneously connect to 5 devices over Bluetooth and one over USB and allows the user to switch with hotkey combinations. It provides haptic (vibration) feedback for actions and settings. Manufacturer: Orbit Research |
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 | Pocket Braille Learning Cube This braille cube is especially designed for those who want to master the braille alphabet. It has raised buttons that can be arranged to form braille alphabet letters. Pocket size. Manufacturer: Maxiaids |
 | 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 by using the function keys found on 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 |
 | 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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 | Index Basic-D V4 Index Basic-D V4 is an easy to use, small, and portable braille printer. It uses fan-folded paper, which is the most commonly used paper style for braille embossers. Basic-D is stable and capable of continuous 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: Index Braille |
 | 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 |
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 | 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 laptop 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 laptop for loans. Manufacturer: Freedom Scientific |
 | Zoom Text 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 laptop for loans. Manufacturer: ZoomText |
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 | Bump Dots Easily identify tactile markers for the blind. Manufacturer: Maxiaids |
 | 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 |
 | Envision Glasses Lightweight glasses, with a camera and direct speaker, the glasses speak out text and environmental information, recognizes faces, light, and colors. Wi-fi and Bluetooth connection. Manufacturer: Envision |
 | iBill Talking Money Identifier The device is compact and runs on a triple-A battery. To use the currency reader, simply insert a U.S. bill into the reader and press the button. The device will tell the note’s denomination using speech, vibration or tone patterns. Manufacturer: US Department of Treasury |
 | Iris Vision Live IrisVision is an innovative magnification device for people experiencing vision loss. 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 My Eye 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 |
 | Pen Friend The PENfriend enables you to record your own audio labels for a wide range of items in and around the home, at school, and at work. To identify an item, touch the label with PENfriend and it will play back your voice recording. Labels can be re-used and can play back up to 60 minutes of content. Manufacturer: Penfriend |
 | Talking Calculator Simple function calculator with clear talk back Manufacturer: Independent Living Aids |
 | Victor Reader Stream Featuring a phone-like touchpad, the Victor Reader Stream is a handheld audio player that lets you listen to books, newspapers, web radio, music, and other online resources. Simple to use, it puts all media into one place and has 15 hours of battery life. Manufacturer: Humanware |
 | Writing Guides Variety of writing guides including letter, envelope, and check writing guides. Manufacturer: Maxiaids |
