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# NLS Reference Circulars

## Magnifying Devices: A Resource Guide

Issued May 2002

### Introduction

The devices listed in this reference circular are designed to assist people   who have visual impairments by magnifying objects and print or graphic materials.   Before buying a magnification device, one should consult a low-vision specialist   to determine the level of usable vision, the power of magnification needed for   a particular eye condition and particular task, and to learn how to use the   magnifier correctly. A student has different visual needs than a working-age   adult or an older adult who may be retired. One may need a device for distance   viewing to be able to drive, read characters on a blackboard, or enjoy a sports   event. Other devices assist with activities such as close reading, performing   detailed tasks, writing, and walking around. 

The first two sections list available products and the third section gives   the addresses and telephone numbers of the producers and vendors. Subsequent   sections provide a selective list of books and journal articles related to low   vision, describe evaluations of specific devices, and list selective Internet   resources. Because prices are subject to change without notice, contact companies   directly to verify current prices and product specifications. Visit the web   site of companies to check for the availability of Internet specials, free demonstration   software, and home trials.

Items listed in this reference circular are not part of the National Library   Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped program, and their listing   does not imply endorsement.

### Contents

Magnifiers

Magnifying Lamps

Screen Magnifiers

Closed-Circuit Television and Enhanced Vision Systems

Addresses of Sources

Selective Bibliography

Selective Internet Resources

### Magnifiers

Magnifiers come in many weights and styles: attached to a handle or a neck   cord, on a stand, or as a headset. Prices vary based on factors such as the   material and strength of the lens and the type, if any, of illumination (battery,   bulb, or light- emitting diode). The different types are described below. A   low-vision specialist can provide detailed information and demonstrate how to   use each one. A local rehabilitation facility or lighthouse for blind persons   may have low-vision resources. The following selective companies, which sell   a variety of magnifiers, should be contacted directly for a catalog. You may   link to their address from the listing.

Ann Morris

Beyond Sight

Bossert

BUGZ-EYE International

Carolyn's Low Vision Products

Disability Specialtys

Edmund Scientific

Image Marketing Corporation

Independent Living Aids, Inc.

LS&S, LLC

Maxi-Aids

Mons International, Inc.

National Association for Visually Handicapped

Optelec

Phillips Magnification

S. Walters, Inc

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision 

#### Bar Magnifier

Provides 2x magnification for one or two lines of type at a time. Measures   1-2 inches in width and comes in 5-1/4 inch and 12 inch lengths to cover the   full line of most books. Lies flat directly on the reading material and the   magnifier is moved down the page. May have feet to raise the magnifier a few   inches above the material. Price range: $2-$34, $54 for a raised-bar magnifier.

#### Binocular Magnifier

Is worn around the head, such as the **OptiVisor**, either alone   or over prescription or safety eyeglasses for closeup precision use. Features   an adjustable headband and a flip-up frame to move the magnifier out of view.

Ann Morris Enterprises, Inc, $39.95, $42.95

Beyond Sight, $34.95, $49, $64.95

Carolyn's Low Vision Products, $43

Edmund Scientific, $16.95, $49.95, $62.95

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $24.95, $29.95

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision, $38, $62

#### Dome or Globe Magnifier

Has a spherical shape that can lie flat on a small reading surface or can be   viewed vertically for activities such as threading a needle or reading a thermometer.   Price range: $6-$105.

#### Fresnel Magnifier

Comes in a variety of sizes: bookmark, credit card, index card, and full page.   May be framed or unframed and may be hand-held or attached to a stand that can   sit on a table with an object underneath or be placed in front of a computer   monitor. Price range: $7-$150.

#### Hand-Held Magnifier

Varies in quality from inexpensive models that can be purchased in a drugstore   to high-quality, distortion-free instruments. Is useful for spot tasks such   as reading a label on a medicine bottle or a telephone number, checking a stock   listing or price tag, or consulting a map. Comes in nonilluminated and illuminated   models and in round and rectangular shapes. Price range: $10-$120.

#### Neck or Pendant Magnifier

Magnifies 2x to 4x. Rests on a person's chest and is supported by an adjustable   cord around the neck. Allows both hands to be free to hold reading material   or to work on sewing or other tasks. Comes in nonilluminated and illuminated   models. Price range: $10-$74.

#### Page Magnifier

See: Fresnel Magnifier

#### Pocket Magnifier

May be housed in a hard plastic case that slides or snaps open and shut or   in a soft cover that can be used as a handle. May come with two or more lenses   that can be used singly or in combination. Comes in nonilluminated and illuminated   models. Price range: $5-$90.

#### Stand Magnifier

Is set in a holder that is attached to small legs or other supports. Sits above   a page in a frame that is fixed or at a tilt so it automatically maintains a   consistent distance from the reading material and remains in focus even if the   user has unsteady hands or tremors. Comes in nonilluminated and illuminated   models. Price range: $28-$196

### Magnifying Lamps

High-intensity lighting and magnifying lamps reduce glare to improve the viewing   of close tasks.

#### Big Eye Magnifying Floor Lamp

Has an 18 inch gooseneck with an adjustable 5 inch lens attached to the shade.

Beyond Sight, $69.95

Carolyn's Low Vision Products, $145

LS&S, LLC, $88.95

National Association for Visually Handicapped, $90, $108

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision, $129

#### Big Eye Magnifying Desk (Table) Lamp

Has a gooseneck with an adjustable 5 inch lens attached to the shade.

Beyond Sight, Inc., $44.95

Carolyn's Low Vision Products, $65

LS&S, LLC, call for price

National Association for Visually Handicapped, $45, $54

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision, $65

#### Big Eye Two-Arm Floor Lamp

Has a gooseneck with a lamp on an 18 inch flexible arm and a 5 inch diameter   2x lens on a separate 18 inch adjustable arm.

LS&S, LLC, $124.95

#### Big Eye Two-Arm Table Lamp

Has a gooseneck with a lamp on a 14 inch flexible arm 4 inchd a 5 inch diameter   lens on a separate 18 inch adjustable arm.

LS&S, LLC, $58.95

National Association for Visually Handicapped, $65, $78

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision, $69.95

#### Dazor Desk and Floor Magnifier Lamps (Dazor)

Have various powers of magnification with fluorescent, halogen, and incandescent   light sources.

Boyd Enterprises, $120-$3,550

Dazor Manufacturing Corporation, $120-$3,550

Disability Specialtys, $159-$229

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $169-$239

Lighting Specialties Corporation, $98-$395

National Association for Visually Handicapped, $175-$330

#### Giraffe Floor Lamp with Magnifier

Magnifies 2x. Adjusts from 2 to 7 feet in height. Has 30-inch-long gooseneck   and cast iron base.

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $230

Disability Specialtys, $230, $240

#### Luxo Desk and Floor Magnifier Lamps (Luxo)

Have various powers of magnification with fluorescent, halogen, and incandescent   light sources.

Luxo Corporation, call for pricing and distributors

National Association for Visually Handicapped, $200-330

#### Magnifying Lamp

Is attached around the head with Velcro, stands on the floor, or attaches to   a desk, table, or chair, usually with an adjustable arm.

Ann Morris Enterprises, Inc., $19.95, $29.95

Beyond Sight, Inc., $45 (desk lamp), $70 (floor lamp)

Boyd Enterprises, $100-$400

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $45-$160

### Screen Magnifiers

Screen magnifiers display the information on a computer or television screen   in a variety of magnifications. The software programs are compatible with many   word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.

#### Hardware

##### Compu-Lenz (Florida New Concepts)

Uses a Fresnel lens to enlarge character size up to 4x and reduces glare on   the screen. Attaches to a personal computer.

Florida New Concepts Marketing, $204.95; swivel mount,     $20.95

Maxi-Aids, $189.95; swivel mount, $25.95

##### Computer Screen Magnifier

Hangs on top of 14-17 inch or 17-19 inch monitors to magnify up to 2x.

LS&S, LLC, $39.95, $49.95

Maxi-Aids, $38.95, $39.95, $49.95

Optelec, $49.95

##### Computer Screen Magnifier

Attaches with a self-adhesive strip to computer monitors with 12-15 inch screens.   Enlarges images up to fifty percent.

Sammons Preston, #C4210, $184.95

##### EZ Magnifier (Less Gauss)

Magnifies up to 2.4x. Attaches to a monitor up to 17 inches with Velcro or   Bungee.

Less Gauss, Inc., $198

LS&S, LLC, $194.95

##### GNK Magnifier (Less Gauss)

Provides up to 3x magnification on monitors from 12 inches to 19 inches. Lens   is mounted on an oak base.

Less Gauss, Inc., $269

Maxi-Aids, $269

##### Japanese 2x Computer Screen Enlarger

Has weighted stand with rubber base and adjustable lens to magnify 2x.

LS&S, LLC, $164.95

##### Japanese Fresnel Stand Magnifier

Sits in front of a computer screen to magnify 2x.

LS&S, LLC

##### Laptop Magnifier (Less Gauss)

Magnifies 2.2x. Has a hood that folds flat and fits over a monitor to reduce   glare. Less Gauss, $105

Maxi-Aids, $98

##### Magic Window Magnifier

Magnifies up to 3x and works on monitors from 14 to 21 inches.

Bossert Specialties, Inc., $149.95

Less Gauss, Inc., $115, $125, $140, $155

##### Magni-Filter or Magnifier Filter

Enlarges characters 2x. Fits laptop and 12-21 inch screens; price varies according   to screen size. Has contour frame with tempered glass and is designed to cut   glare.

LS&S, LLC, $149, $199, $219, $329, $359

Maxi-Aids, $94.95, $144.95, $194.95, $299.95

##### Television Screen Enlarger

Magnifies up to 2x. Is an adjustable free-standing unit. Fits 12-33 inch screens.

Ann Morris Enterprises, Inc., CSC1, $59.95

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $57.95, $67.95

LS&S, LLC, $34.95, $39.95, $44.95, $94.95

Maxi-Aids, $34.50, $38.95, $44.50, $89.95, $109.95

Optelec, $32.95, $36.95, $40.95

##### Wrap Magnifier (Less Gauss)

Magnifies 1.5x. Slips onto 14-15 inch and 17 inch moniitors.

Less Gauss, Inc., $112, $115

#### Software

##### Artic MAGNUM

Enlarges Windows 95 or 98 from 1x to 32x and enlarges DOS text from 1x to 8x.

Artic Technologies, Inc., $195

LS&S, LLC, $195, $395

##### BigShot Magnifier (Ai Squared)

Has twenty levels of magnification from 105 percent to 200 percent. Available   to download in a trial version at <www.aisquared.com>.

Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc., $99 

Ai Squared, call for price

Electronic Vision Access Solutions, $95

Maxi-Aids, $99.95

##### GALILEO (Baum)

Is an independent program, but was developed especially for use with Baum's   Virgo NT. Magnifies from 1x to 48x. Is compatible with any video card and any   sound card. Can be used with or without speech.

Baum Retec AG

##### inLARGE (ALVA Access Group)

Magnifies all or part of the screen of a Macintosh up to 16x. Available to   download in a trial version at <www.aagi.com>.

AccessAbility, Inc., $295

Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc., $295

ALVA Access Group, Inc., $295

C Tech, $295

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $295

Keyboard Alternatives and Vision Solutions, Inc., $295

Maxi-Aids, $295

Technologies for the Visually Impaired, $285

##### LP-DOS and LP-Windows

Have DOS version to magnify text programs such as WordPerfect and Lotus 1-2-3   and Windows version for Windows 3.1 and 95. Magnify up to 16x.

LS&S, LLC, $395, $495, $595

Maxi-Aids, $395, $595

Technologies for the Visually Impaired, $380, $580

##### Lunar and Lunar Plus (Dolphin)

Work with Windows 95/98/Me or Windows 9x/Me/NT2000 to magnify 2x to 32x. Provide   viewing modes to full screen, split screen, Window, or lens. **Lunar Plus**   includes the multilingual Orpheus software speech synthesizer. Available to   download in a trial version at <www.dolphinusa.com>.

AccessAbility, Inc., $195-$795

Dolphin Computer Access, $295-$795

Electronic Vision Access Solutions, $375, $565

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $195, $395

Pulse Data HumanWare, $295-$795

##### MAGic (Freedom Scientific)

Magnifies from 2x to 16x in LP Windows. Uses magnification and speech together   or independently. Comes in a model for Windows NT/2000 platform. Available to   download in a trial version at <www.freedomscientific.com>.

AccessAbility, Inc., $295, $545 with speech

Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc., $295

Bartimaeus Group, $295

C Tech, $295, $395 (NT), $545 with speech

Freedom Scientific, $295, $545

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $295, $395, $545 with     speech

Keyboard Alternatives and Vision Solutions, Inc., $295,     $545

LS&S, LLC, $295, $395

Technologies for the Visually Impaired, $295

##### MagniReader

Combines optical character recognition and speech. Scans a document into a   computer and displays an image of the scanned page at different levels of magnification,   highlighting text as it is spoken.

C Tech, $349

Envision Technology, Inc., $395

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $349

Kurzweil Educational Systems, Inc., $349 

Pulse Data HumanWare, $349

##### MAGNUM

See: Artic MAGNUM

##### ProVision32 (Biolink)

Works in Windows NT. Magnifies from 2x to 16x. Available to download in a trial   version at <www.biolink.bc.ca/index.html>.

Biolink Computer Research

##### VisAbility (Ai Squared)

Magnifies from 1x to 32x and prints at magnifications up to 8x. Can display   the image full-screen or in a window. Available to download in a trial version   at <www.aisquared.com>.

Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc., $495

Ai Squared, $495

Bartimaeus Group, $495

LS&S, LLC, $495

##### ZoomText and ZoomText Xtra (Ai Squared)

Magnify from 2x to 16x in a variety of fonts. Come in a DOS and Windows version.   **ZoomText Xtra** includes DocReader, a software-generated speech   module. Available to download in a trial version at <www.aisquared.com>.

AccessAbility, Inc., $395, $595

Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc., $395, $595, $795

Ai Squared, $395, $595, $795

Bartimaeus Group, $395, $595, $795

C Tech, $395, $595

Disability Specialtys, $295, $395, $595, $795

Electronic Vision Access Solutions, $375.25, $565.25,     $660.25

Enabling Technologies, $495, $595

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $395, $595, $795

Keyboard Alternatives and Vision Solutions, Inc., $595

LS&S, LLC, $395, $595, $795

Maxi-Aids, $395, $595 

Optelec, $395, $595

Pulse Data HumanWare, $395, $595, $795 

Sighted Electronics, Inc., $595

Technologies for the Visually Impaired, $390, $585, $785

### Closed-Circuit Television and Enhanced Vision Systems

Closed-circuit television systems or video magnifiers enlarge print and graphic   materials electronically onto a monitor screen. The major components are a camera   with zoom lens and a light source, a monitor or television screen, and a viewing   table. The camera, which is either color or black and white, can vary the amount   of magnification, be adjusted for brightness and contrast, and reverse the image   from black text on a white background (positive image or polarity) to white   text on a black background (negative image or polarity). The camera may be mounted   on a fixed stand or, in a portable system, held in the hand. The stand-mounted   camera requires placing the object to be magnified under the camera and moving   it in a horizontal or vertical direction. It is also effective for handwriting.   The monitor screen varies in size from 4 inches to 24 inches; larger monitor   screens provide higher magnification.

#### Aladdin Black-and-White CCTV (Telesensory)

Comes in different models: **Aladdin Companion**magnifies from   2.8x to 17.5x on a 9 inch screen,**Aladdin Classic**magnifies   from 4x to 25x on a 14 inch screen, **Aladdin Pro 75**from 4.5x   to 50x on a 14 inch screen, and **Aladdin Ultra**and **Ultra   Pro 75** from 5.4x to 60x on a 17 inch screen. Displays images in black   on white background or white on black background. Can connect the **Aladdin   Companion** to a larger monitor for greater magnification.

Beyond Sight, Inc., $1,395; $1,795; $1,895; $2,095

Disability Specialtys, $1,745; $1,895

Envision Technology, Inc., $1,395-$2,595

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $1,297; $1,795

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision, $1,395; $1,795;     $1,895; $2,095

Telesensory Corporation, $1,395; $1,795; $2,095; $2,395

#### Aladdin Color CCTV (Telesensory)

Comes in different models: **Aladdin Rainbow** and **Rainbow   Pro** magnify from 4.5x to 50x on a 14 inch color screen and **Aladdin   Genie Pro**magnifies from 5.5x to 50x on a 17 inch color screen. Can   select several background and foreground color combinations, including black   text on white or white text on black.

Beyond Sight, Inc., $2,995

Disability Specialtys, $2,995

Envision Technology, Inc., $2,995-$3,295

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $2,995

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision, $2,995; $3,295

Telesensory Corporation, $2,995, $3,195; $3,295

#### Andromeda (Freedom Vision)

Magnifies from 3x to 30x in color, black and white, white on black, or foreground-background   color displays. Is a 15 inch portable-desktop-video magnifier with flat screen   and auto focus.

Freedom Vision, $3,995

#### Atlas Series (Telesensory)

Comes in different models: **Atlas 600**magnifies from 6.5x to   58x on a 20 inch monitor, **Atlas 610** magnifies from 4x to 40x   on a 20 inch monitor, and **Atlas 700** magnifies from 5.5x to   50x on a 17 inch monitor and connects to any size SVGA or VGA computer monitor.

Telesensory Corporation, call for pricing

#### ClarityAF Discovery (Clarity)

Magnifies from 4x to 60x and has autofocus. Comes in two models: **Discovery**   is for video monitors and has color and black-and-white options; **Discovery   Plus**, in color, is for computer monitors and has a foot pedal to switch   between a computer and a video magnifier.

Bartimaeus Group, $1,695; $2,195; $2,495

Clarity Solutions, $1,695; $2,195; $2,495

Keyboard Alternatives and Vision Solutions, Inc., $1,695;     $2,195; $2,515

LS&S, LLC, $2,495

Mons International, Inc., $1,995; $2,495

#### ClarityAF Flex (Clarity)

Magnifies from 4x to 60x on a 20 inch monitor for desktop viewing. Has autofocus   and a movable arm. Comes in **Classmate**and **Travelmate** models that offer desktop viewing and 24x magnification for distance   or blackboard viewing.

Clarity Solutions, $1,695-$2,795

Electronic Vision Access Solutions, $1,695-$2,607

Keyboard Alternatives and Vision Solutions, Inc., $1,695-$2,795

LS&S, LLC, $2,345 (Classmate)

Mons International, Inc., $2,445; $2,795

#### ClearView Video Magnifier (Optelec)

Offers a variety of black-and-white and color models. Features may include   instant focus, one-touch zoom, line markers and windowing to help guide reading,   and alternate color selections.

Beyond Sight, Inc., $1,895; $3,195

Optelec, $1,295-$3,295

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision, $1,295; $1,895;     $3,295

#### Eezee Reader

Magnifies 1-5/8 inches on a 9 inch monitor to 2-7/8 inches on a 26 inch monitor.   Connects to a black-and-white or color television set. Allows viewing black   letters on a white background or white letters on a black background.

EZC, $299

#### Explorer

See: MagniSight Explorer

#### Eye Quest CCTV

Comes in two models: 14 inch black-and-white screen magnifies from 4x to 45x   and 20 inch black-and-white screen from 5x to 60x.

Carolyn's Low Vision Products, $1,640; $1,995

#### Flipper (Enhanced Vision Systems)

Magnifies from 6x to 30x for near viewing and from 1x to 12x for distance viewing.   Connects to a television or monitor. Has autofocus and color. Contact EVS at   800-440-9476 for a local distributor or a company below.

Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc., $1,395

Allied Technologies, Inc., $1,495-$1,995

Bartimaeus Group, $1,395

Carolyn's Low Vision Products, $1,495

C Tech, $1,395

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $1,395

Keyboard Alternatives and Vision Solutions, Inc., $1,395

LS&S, LLC, $1,395

Mons International, Inc., $1,395

Phillips Magnification, $1,395

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision, $1,395

#### Flipperport (Enhanced Vision Systems)

Magnifies from 6x to 30x for near viewing and from 1x to 12x for distance viewing.   Comes with a camera (**Flipper**) to be used with glasses equipped   with built-in screens to display the magnified image. Contact EVS at 800-440-9476   for a local distributor or a company below.

Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc., $2,395

Allied Technologies, Inc., $2,495

Carolyn's Low Vision Products, $2,495

C Tech, $2,395

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $2,395

Keyboard Alternatives and Vision Solutions, Inc., $2,395

LS&S, LLC, $2,395

Mons International, Inc., $2,395

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision, $2,395

#### Freedom Machines (Vision Technology)

Magnify from 2x to 120x on a 14 inch screen and from 3x to 165x on a 20 inch   screen. Come in black-and-white and color table-top models with autofocus and   in black- and-white and color hand-held models. Can connect to a personal computer   with the Link ($1,695-$2,795).

Allied Technologies, Inc., $1,595-$3,295

Bartimaeus Group, $1,495-$2,795

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision, $2,100; $2,895

Vision Technology, $995; $1,495 (hand-held); $1,495-$2,795

#### Jordy (Enhanced Vision Systems)

Magnifies up to 30x when worn like a pair of glasses and up to 50x when used   as a desktop closed-circuit television, which has full color with autofocus   and a battery-operated system. Contact EVS at 800-440-9476 for a local distributor   or a company below.

Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc., $2,795

Allied Technologies, Inc., $3,195

Beyond Sight, Inc., $2,795

Carolyn's Low Vision Products, $2,995

C Tech, $2,795

Electronic Vision Access Solutions, $2,795

Mons International, Inc., $2,795, $2,995 

#### Liberty Color (Freedom Vision)

Magnifies from 7x to 14x on the 7 inch color flat screen that is included and   connects to a larger monitor for higher magnification. Has a handheld camera   on rollers.

C Tech, $2,795

Freedom Vision, $2,495

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $2,495

#### Liberty Plus (Freedom Vision)

Magnifies from 8x to 16x using a continuous zoom lens or up to 64x using a   digital magnification feature. Comes with a 10.4 inch monitor that displays   black on white, white on black, and ten other background combinations. Can be   connected to a 14, 17, or 21 inch VGA computer monitor.

Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc., $3,995

Freedom Vision, $3,995

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $3,995

#### Magni-Cam (Innoventions)

Magnifies up to 26x on a 13 inch screen and up to 70x on a 35 inch screen.   Can vary the magnification by lowering or raising the handheld camera from the   reading material. Comes in a black-and-white unit and in color (**Magni-Cam   Triad**). Connects to a television or computer monitor.

Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc., $695, $995 (color)

Disability Specialtys, $695, $995 (color)

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $695, $995 (color)

Innoventions, Inc., $695, $995 (color)

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision, $695, $995 (color)

#### Magnilink Electronic Magnifier

Comes in different models: 14 inch black-and-whi4 inch or color monitor and   17 inch color monitor. Features black on white and reverse imaging and may include   autofocus. **Magnilink Colibri Split** allows the viewing of both   the camera image and computer on the same screen at the same time.

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $1,895; $3,100; $3,200

Sighted Electronics, Inc., $1,895-$3,695

#### MagniSight Explorer (MagniSight)

Offers a variety of black-and-white and color video magnifiers with or without   a monitor. Magnifies up to 45x on a 14 inch screen, up to 60x on a 20 inch screen,   and up to 85x on a 25 inch screen. Features may include instant focus, one-touch   zoom, line markers and windowing to help guide reading, and alternate color   selections. Comes in a PC model for alternating between CCTV and computer images.

Allied Technologies, Inc., $1,895-$3,695

Electronic Vision Access Solutions, $1,515-$3,225

LS&S, LLC, $1,595-$2,595

Keyboard Alternatives and Vision Solutions, Inc., $1,595-$3,095

MagniSight, Inc., $1,595-$3,095

Mons International, Inc., $1,595-$2,995

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision, $1,860-$3,195

#### MagniSight Mini-Camera (MagniSight)

Magnifies up to 50x with a 19 inch screen. Includes a clamp arm and weighted   base for hands-free viewing. Does not include monitor.

Beyond Sight, Inc., $795

LS&S, LLC, $795

MagniSight, Inc., $795

#### MagniSight Mini-Reader (MagniSight)

Has a 6 inch monitor that magnifies up to 15x. Comes with accessories for television   hookup to magnify up to 50x with a 19 inch screen. Includes a clamp arm and   weighted base for hands-free viewing.

Beyond Sight, Inc., $1,795

Electronic Vision Access Solutions, $1,795

LS&S, LLC, $1,795

MagniSight, Inc., $1,795

#### Max (Enhanced Vision Systems)

Magnifies from 16x to 28x on one's own 20 inch black-and-white or color television   screen or computer monitor. Works on flat and curved surfaces. Contact EVS at   800-440-9476 for a local distributor or a company below.

Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc., $349, $449 (color)

Allied Technologies, Inc., $399, $499 (color)

Beyond Sight, Inc., $349, $449 (color)

Carolyn's Low Vision Products, call for pricing

C Tech, $349, $449 (color)

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $349, $449 (color)

Keyboard Alternatives and Vision Solutions, Inc., $349,     $449 (color)

LS&S, LLC, $349, $449 (color)

Mons International, Inc., $399, $499 (color)

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision, $369, $469 (color)

#### Max-Eye

Has a camera in a handheld portable unit that reads the image beneath it and   displays it on a 3-1/2 x 7 inch screen. Magnifies in 6x or 13x. Operates on   110v with a battery pack sold separately ($495).

LS&S, LLC, $1,849

#### MaxPort (Enhanced Vision Systems)

Magnifies up to 28x. Consists of a digital magnifier (**Max**),   glasses to see the magnified image, and a control unit in a self-contained battery-operated   system. Includes MaxTrak to guide reading straight across a page. Contact EVS   at 800-440-9476 for a local distributor or a company below.

AccessAbility, Inc., $1,495; $1,595

Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc., $1,495; $1,595

Allied Technologies, Inc., $1,795; $1,895

Beyond Sight, Inc., $1,495; $1,595

C Tech, $1,495; $1,595

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $1,495; $1,595

Keyboard Alternatives and Vision Solutions, Inc., $1,495;     $1,595

LS&S, LLC, $1,495; $1,595

Mons International, Inc., $1,495; $1,595

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision, $1,495; $1,595

#### Merlin (Enhanced Vision Systems)

Magnifies from 4x to 50x on a 14 inch color monitor. Has autofocus and can   be voice activated. $1,995. Contact EVS at 800-440-9476 for a local distributor.

#### MiniViewer

Magnifies 5x, 10x, and 15x in color or black and white in a handheld unit.

Envision Technology, Inc., $1,995

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision, $1,995

Telesensory Corporation, $1,995

#### My Travel Mouse

Magnifies from 7x to 10x. Can plug into a larger monitor for higher magnification.   Has batteries that last up to ten hours and the option of a rechargeable battery   pack.

Allied Technologies, Inc., $895

#### OVAC Color-Eye and Golden-Eye (OVAC)

Magnify from 4.9x to 17x on a 7 inch television screen, from 9x to 32x on a   13 inch screen, and from 14x to 49x on a 20 inch screen. Connect to a television   or VCR. Can be used with OVAC Flexarm for hands-free operation.

Allied Technologies, Inc., $295, $395 (color)

Disability Specialtys, $295, $395 (color)

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $295, $395 (color)

LS&S, LLC, $395 (color)

OVAC, $295, $395 (color)

#### OVAC Flex-Eye, Zoom-Eye, and Zoom-Flex (OVAC)

Feature different ranges of magnification: **Flex-Eye** magnifies   up to 10x on a 13 inch screen, up to 15x on a 20 inch screen, and up to 20x   on a 26 inch screen; **Zoom-Eye** magnifies up to 12x on a 13 inch   screen, up to 18x on a 20 inch screen, and up to 24x on a 26 inch screen; and   **Zoom-Flex**, which allows both far and near viewing, magnifies   up to 22x on a 13 inch screen, up to 34x on a 20 inch screen, and up to 44x   on a 26 inch screen.

Allied Technologies, Inc., $1,495-$2,395

Bartimaeus Group, $1,195-$1,695

Disability Specialtys, $1,195; $1,495

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $1,195; $1,495

LS&S, LLC, $1,495

OVAC, $1,195-$1,695

#### OVAC Pro Zoomer (OVAC)

Magnifies from 2x to 40x on a 13 inch screen, from 3x to 60x on a 20 inch screen,   and from 4x to 80x on a 26 inch screen. Offers positive and negative viewing.

OVAC, $1,195; $1,395

#### OVAC Zacc (OVAC)

Magnifies from 2.2x to 69x on a 20 inch television or monitor. Provides a desktop   unit in color or black and white with autofocus and zooming.

Allied Technologies, Inc., $1,795-$2,295

Bartimaeus Group, $1,495-$1,995

Disability Specialtys, $1,795

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $1,495; $1,795

LS&S, LLC, $1,495; $1,795

OVAC, $1,495-$1,995

Phillips Magnification, $1,495-$1,995

#### Portable CCTV

Magnifies up to 49x on a 20 inch screen. Requires a video-in jack of a television.

LS&S, LLC, $249.95, $299.95 (color)

#### PRIMER Electronic Magnifier (Innoventions)

Magnifies from 8x to 15x on one's own 20 inch television monitor. Displays   images in black on white and white on black.

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $295

Innoventions, Inc., $295

National Association for Visually Handicapped, $295

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision, $295

#### Prisma (Freedom Vision)

Magnifies from 4x to 35x on a 14 inch monitor and f4 inchm 6x to 53x on a 20   inch monitor in color, white on black, or black on white. Requires a television   or computer monitor. Collapses for travel or storage.

Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc., $995

Carolyn's Low Vision Products, call for pricing

C Tech, $995

Envision Technology, Inc., $995

Freedom Vision, $995; $1,245

Independent Living Aids, Inc., $995

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision, $995

#### Reizen Vision CCTV System

Offers a variety of black-and-white and color video magnifiers with or without   a 14, 20, or 25 inch monitor.

Maxi-Aids

#### Scan and View (Premier Programming)

Allows a portable scanner to act like a closed-circuit television. Magnifies   up to 24x and views images in color or black and white. Available to download   in a trial version at <www.premier-programming.com>.

Premier Programming Solutions, $79.95

#### ScreenLens™ Magnifier

Magnifies from 3x to 13x on a 6.4 inch internal scre4 inch or up to 40x on   an external 19 inch monitor or television screen. Has clamp-on arm for hands-free   viewing.

LS&S, LLC, $3,495

#### See-More Simplicity CCTV

Offers a variety of black-and-white and color video magnifiers with a 14, 20,   or 25 inch monitor.

Maxi-Aids, $1,595-$2,595

#### Seewell Reading Enhancer (S. Walters)

Magnifies from 6x to 50x on a 19 inch monitor. Can be used with any size television,   black and white or color, and with flat or curved surfaces.

LS&S, LLC, $950

S. Walters, Inc., $895

#### SmartView Electronic Magnifier (Pulse Data)

Offers a variety of black-and-white and color video magnifiers. Features may   include instant focus, one-touch zoom, line markers and windowing to help guide   reading, and alternate color selections.

AccessAbility, Inc., $1,795-$3,395

Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc., $1,795-$3,395

Electronic Vision Access Solutions, $1,705-$3,249

Pulse Data HumanWare, $1,795-$3,395

#### Tagarno Gemini and School-Gemini (Tagarno)

Magnify from 2x to 30x on a 17 inch monitor in black and white and color. Have   autofocus. Can switch between working on a computer and the reading machine.   **School-Gemini**has a split-screen function using a two-camera   system to allow reading text under the reading unit and on the blackboard at   the same time.

 Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc., $2,995

Tagarno of America, Inc., $2,895; $5,295

#### Tagarno Mini-CCD and Color-CCD (Tagarno)

Magnify from 3x to 30x on a 15 inch black-and-white monitor and up to 35x on   a 17 inch color monitor.

Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc., $1,795; $1,995;     $3,295

Tagarno of America, Inc., $1,795; $2,995

#### VideoEye

Magnifies up to 25x on a 27 inch monitor with the standard system, up to 50x   on a 27 inch monitor with the **Millennium**and **Power   Zoom VideoEye**, and up to 100x with the **Millennium II VideoEye**.   Comes in black and white and color and with automatic focus.

VideoEye Corporation, $2,195; $2,595; $2,795; $2,995

#### VisAble Video Telescope (Betacom)

Magnifies up to 40x. Is a handheld unit to use as a telescope for distance   and mid-range tasks such as recognizing faces and as a magnifier for close reading.   Has color, autofocus, and low-light compensation.

Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc., $1,995 

Artic Technologies, $1,995

Betacom, $1,995

C Tech, $1,995

Keyboard Alternatives and Vision Solutions, Inc., $1,995

#### Visionary Reader (Beyond Sight)

Comes with a 14, 20, or 25 inch screen in color or black and white. Has options   such as line marking, selectable screen colors, and autofocus.

Beyond Sight, Inc., $1,795-$2,795

#### Zoom Color (Freedom Vision)

Magnifies from 10x to 20x on a 14 inch monitor and from 15x to 30x on a 20   inch monitor. Connects to any standard television or VCR.

Freedom Vision, $499

### Addresses of Sources

AccessAbility, Inc.  175 Mason Circle  Concord, CA 94520  (925) 681-4636  888-322-7200  (925) 681-4630 fax  info@4access.com  www.4access.com

Adaptive Technology Consulting, Inc.  P.O. Box 778  Amesbury, MA 01913  (978) 462-3817  (978) 462-3928 fax  gyarnall@adaptivetech.net  www.adaptivetech.net

Ai Squared  P.O. Box 669  Manchester Center, VT 05255  (802) 362-3612  (802) 362-1670 fax  sales@aisquared.com  www.aisquared.com

Allied Technologies, Inc.  11440 Lakeland Drive, Suite 101  Maple Grove, MN 55369  (763) 425-8660  800-267-5350  (763) 425-9889 fax  webmaster@alliedtec.com  www.alliedtec.com

ALVA Access Group, Inc.  436 14th Street, Suite 700  Oakland, CA 94612  (510) 451-2582 (ALVA)  888-318-2582 (ALVA)  (510) 451-0879 TTY  (510) 451-0878 fax  info@aagi.com  www.aagi.com

Ann Morris Enterprises, Inc.  551 Hosner Mountain Road  Stormville, NY 12582-5329  (845) 227-9659  800-454-3175  (845) 226-2793 fax  annmor@webspan.net  www.annmorris.com

Artic Technologies  1000 John R. Road, Suite 108  Troy, MI 48083  (248) 588-7370  (248) 588-2650 fax  info@artictech.com  www.artictech.com

Bartimaeus Group  1481 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 100  McLean, VA 22101  (703) 442-5023  (703) 734-8381 fax  adapt2c@bartsite.com  www.bartsite.com

Baum Retec AG  Schloss Langenzell  69257 Wiesenbach  GERMANY  49-6223-4909-0  49-6223-4909-99 fax  info@baum.de  www.baum.de

Bausch & Lomb Vision Care  (manufacturer, no direct sales)  1400 North Goodman Street  P.O. Box 450  Rochester, NY 14603-0450  (585) 338-6000  800-553-5340  (585) 338-6896 fax  www.bausch.com

Betacom  450 Matheson Boulevard East  Suite 67  Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1R5  CANADA  (905) 568-9977  800-353-1107  (905) 568-9925 fax  info@betacom.com  www.betacom.com

Beyond Sight, Inc.  5650 South Windermere Street  Littleton, CO 80120  (303) 795-6455  (303) 795-6425 fax  bsistore@beyondsight.com  www.beyondsight.com

Biolink Computer Research and Development Ltd.4770 Glenwood AvenueNorth Vancouver, B.C.Canada V7R 4G8(604) 984-4099(604) 985-7114  faxsales@biolink.bc.ca www.biolink.bc.ca

Bossert Specialties, Inc.  P.O. Box 15441  Phoenix, AZ 85060  (602) 956-6637  800-776-5885  (602) 956-1008 fax  magnify@wemagnify.com  www.wemagnify.com

Boyd Enterprises  P.O. Box 566  Davidson, NC 28036  (704) 892-4470  800-438-0149  (704) 892-9940 fax  www.frankboydenterprises.com

BUGZ-EYE International Corporation  150 Tejon Street  Denver, CO 80223  (303) 777-6432  888-284-7393 (BUGSEYE)  (303) 777-9056 fax  bugzeye1@cs.com  www.bugzeyemagnifier.com

C Tech  2 North William Street  Pearl River, NY 10965-9998  (845) 735-7907  800-228-7798  (845) 735-0513 fax  info@lowvisionproducts.com  www.lowvisionproducts.com

Carolyn's Low Vision Products  1415 57th Avenue West  Bradenton, FL 34207  (941) 739-5555  800-648-2266  (941) 739-5503 fax  carolynslowvision@hotmail.com

Clarity Solutions  320B Tesconi Circle  Santa Rosa, CA 95401  (707) 526-9204  800-575-1456  (707) 526-3554 fax  clarity@clarityaf.com  www.clarityaf.com

Dazor Manufacturing Corporation  4483 Duncan Avenue  St. Louis, MO 63110  (314) 652-2400  800-345-9103  (314) 652-2069 fax  info@dazor.com  www.dazor.com

Disability Specialtys  802 South Drew Street  Saint Albans, WV 25177  (304) 722-1183  888-892-7878  (304) 722-1184 fax  isable@newwave.net  disabilityspecialtys.com

Dolphin Computer Access  60 East Third Avenue, Suite 130  Mateo, CA  94401  866-797-5921  (650) 348-7403  fax  info@dolphinusa.com   www.dolphinusa.com

Donegan Optical Company  (manufacturer, no direct sales)  P.O. Box 14308  Lenexa, KS 66285-4308  (913) 492-2500  (913) 492-2503 fax  info@doneganoptical.com  www.doneganoptical.com

Edmund Scientific  69 Pearce Avenue  Tonawanda, NY 14150-6711  (716) 874-9091  800-728-6999  800-828-3299 fax  scientifics@edsci.com  www.scientificsonline.com

Electronic Vision Access Solutions  39 Canal Street  P.O. Box 371  Westerly, RI 02891  (401) 596-3155  800-872-3827 (USA-EVAS)  (401) 596-3979 fax  (401) 596-3500 TTY  contact@evas.com  www.evas.com

Enabling Technologies1601 Northeast Braille PlaceJensen Beach, FL  34957(772) 225-3687 (DOTS)(772) 225-3299800-777-3687 (DOTS)enabling@brailler.com www.brailler.com

Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS)  (manufacturer, no direct sales)  17911 Sampson Lane  Huntington Beach, CA 92647  800-440-9476  (714) 374-1821 fax  sales@enhancedvision.com  www.enhancedvision.com

Envision Technology, Inc.  4905 Del Ray Avenue, Suite 220  Bethesda, MD 20814  (301) 654-3568  800-582-5051  (301) 652-1761 fax  vsteis@aol.com  www.envisiontechnology.org

Eschenbach Optik of America, Inc.  (manufacturer, no direct sales)  904 Ethan Allen Highway  Ridgefield, CT 06877  800-487-5389  info@eschenbach.com  www.eschenbach.com

EZC  19283 Flat Iron Road  Valley Lee, MD 20692  (301) 994-1598  888-535-2628  ezc@dbmarine.com  www.tqci.net/~ezc/page2.html

Florida New Concepts Marketing  P.O. Box 261  Port Richey, FL 34673-0261  (727) 842-3231 voice and fax  compulnz@gte.net  www.gulfside.com/compulenz/

Freedom Scientific  Blind/Low Vision Group  11800 31st Court North  St. Petersburg, FL 33716  (727) 803-8000  800-444-4443  (727) 803-8001 fax  Info@FreedomScientific.com  www.freedomscientific.com

Freedom Vision  615 Tami Way  Mountain View, CA 94041  (650) 961-6541  800-961-1334  (650) 968-4740 fax  info@freedomvision.net  www.freedomvision.net

HumanWare, Inc.See: Pulse Data HumanWare

Image Marketing Corporation  1636 North 24th Street  Mesa, AZ 85213-3402  (480) 969-7032  800-466-7032  (408) 969-0939 fax  info@image4u.com  www.image4u.com

Independent Living Aids, Inc.  200 Robbins Lane  Jericho, NY 11753-2341  (516) 752-8080  800-537-2118  (516) 501-6948 TTY  (516) 752-3135 fax  can-do@independentliving.com  www.independentliving.com

Innoventions, Inc.  5921 South Middlefield Road  Suite 102  Littleton, CO 80123-2877  (303) 797-6554  800-854-6554  (303) 727-4940 fax  magnicam@magnicam.com  www.magnicam.com

JP Manufacturing, Inc.  (manufacturer, no direct sales)  13 Lovely Street  Southbridge, MA 01550  (508) 764-2538  (508) 765-1312 fax  info@jpmfg.com  www.jpmfg.com

Keyboard Alternatives and Vision Solutions,   Inc.  537 College Avenue  Santa Rosa, CA 95404  (707) 544-8000  800-953-9262  (707) 522-1343 fax  keyalt@keyalt.com  www.keyalt.com

Kurzweil Educational Systems, Inc.  14 Crosby Drive  Bedford, MA 01730-1402  (781) 276-6000  800-894-5374  (781) 276-0650 fax  info@kurzweiledu.com  www.kurzweiledu.com

Less Gauss, Inc.  P.O. Box 2019, 1164 Route 9G  Hyde Park, NY 12538  (845) 229-1700  877-828-4817  (845) 229-1715 fax  magniart@usadatanet.net  www.lessgauss.com

Lighting Specialties Company  735 Hastings Lane  Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-6906  (847) 215-2000  800-214-4522  (847) 215-2002, 800-229-9175 fax  info@lightspc.com  www.lightspc.com

LS&S, LLC  P.O. Box 673  Northbrook, IL 60065  (847) 498-9777  800-468-4789  800-317-8533 TTY  (847) 498-1482 fax  info@LSSonline.net  www.lssonline.net

Luxo Corporation  (manufacturer, no direct sales)  36 Midland Avenue  Port Chester, NY 10573  800-222-5896 (LUXO)  800-648-2978 fax  office@luxous.com  www.luxous.com

MagniSight, Inc.  3360 Adobe Court  Colorado Springs, CO 80907  (719) 578-8893  800-753-4767  (719) 578-9887 fax  sales@magnisight.com  www.magnisight.com

Maxi-Aids  42 Executive Boulevard  P.O. Box 3209  Farmingdale, NY 11735  (631) 752-0521  800-522-6294  (631) 752-0689 fax  (631) 752-0738 TTY  sales@maxiaids.com  www.maxiaids.com

Mons International, Inc.  6595 Roswell Road NE, #224  Atlanta, GA 30328  (770) 551-8455  800-541-7903  (770) 551-8460 fax  mons@negia.net  www.magnifiers.com

National Association for Visually Handicapped  22 West 21st Street, 6th Floor  New York, NY 10010  (212) 889-3141  (212) 727-2931 fax  staff@navh.org  www.navh.org

Optelec  6 Lyberty Way  Westford, MA 01886  (978) 392-0707  800-766-7796  800-958-3399 fax  info@optelec.com  www.optelec.com

OVAC, Inc.  67-555 East Palm Canyon Drive  Unit C-103  Cathedral City, CA 92234  (760) 321-9220  800-325-4488  (760) 321-9711 fax  info@ovac.com  www.ovac.com

Phillips Magnification  P.O. Box 438319  Chicago, IL 60643-8319  (773) 881-8581  800-982-0226  (773) 881-4843 fax  magnifiers@aol.com  www.goodegg.net/ phillipsmagnification

Premier Programming Solutions  12800 Escanaba Drive, Suite D  Dewitt, MI 48820  (517) 668-8188  (517) 668-2417 fax  info@readingmadeeasy.com  www.premier-programming.com

Pulse Data HumanWare  175 Mason Circle  Concord, CA 94520  800-722-3393  (925) 681-4630 fax  USA@pulsedata.com  www.pulsedata.com  www.humanware.com

S. Walters, Inc.  30423 Canwood Street, Suite 115  Agoura Hills, CA 91301  (818) 706-2202  800-992-5837  (818) 706-2206, 888-549-1843 fax  walterslv@cs.com  www.walterslowvision.com

Sammons Preston  P.O. Box 5071  Bolingbrook, IL 60440-5071  800-323-5547  800-547-4333 fax  800-325-1745 TTY  sp@sammonspreston.com  www.sammonspreston.com

Sighted Electronics, Inc.  69 Woodland Avenue  Westwood, NJ 07675  (201) 666-2221  800-666-4883  (201) 666-0159 fax  sales@sighted.com  www.sighted.com

Spalding Magnifiers & Low Vision   13150 FM 529, Suite 118  Houston, TX 77041  (713) 466-3113  888-855-8666  (713) 466-4615 fax

Swift Instruments, Inc.  (manufacturer, no direct sales)  952 Dorchester Avenue  Boston, MA 02125  800-446-1116  www.swift-optics.com

Tagarno of America, Inc.  615 Otis Drive  Dover, DE 19901  (302) 734-9630  800-441-8439 or 888-683-8439  (302) 734-9654 fax  info@tagarno.com  www.tagarno.com

Technologies for the Visually Impaired  9 Nolan Court  Hauppauge, NY 11788  (631) 724-4479 voice and fax  contact@tvi-web.com  www.tvi-web.com

Telesensory Corporation  520 Almanor Avenue  Sunnyvale, CA 94085  (408) 616-8700  800-804-8004  (408) 616-8720 fax  info@telesensory.com  www.telesensory.com

VideoEye Corporation  10211 West Emerald Street  Boise, ID 83704  (208) 323-9577  800-416-0758  (208) 377-1528 fax  info@videoeyecorp.com  www.videoeyecorp.com

Vision Technology  8501 Delport Drive  St. Louis, MO 63114-5905  (314) 890-8300  800-560-7226  (314) 890-8383 fax  vti@visiontechinc.com  www.visiontechinc.com

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Uslan, Mark M., and Joseph C. Su. "Evaluating and selecting a Windows-based   screen magnifier." Closing the Gap,   v. 18, April-May 1999: 1, 8-9, 31. Also on the Internet at <www.closingthegap.com/cgi-bin/lib/libDsply.pl?a=1161&   b=1&c=1>.

Uslan, Mark M., and Joseph C. Su. "A review of CLARITYAF   video magnifiers." Journal of visual impairment and blindness,   v. 93, May 1999: 325-326, 328.

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Uslan, Mark M., Joseph C. Su, and Chen-Yung Hsu. "Henter-Joyce's MAGIC   for Windows NT. " AccessWorld, preview issue: 6-11.

### Selective Internet Resources

All about Vision

www.allaboutvision.com/

Has information on low vision, eyeglasses, LASIK and laser   eye surgery, contact lenses, and eye health.

American Optometric Association: Eye Conditions and Concerns

www.aoanet.org/conditions/

Provides information on eye conditions and diseases, children's   vision, low vision, and contact lenses.

Ask NOAH (NY Online Access to Health) About: The Eye

www.noah-health.org/english/illness/eye/eye.html

Has links to eye health and eye problems, eye doctors and   hospitals, vision correction, living with low vision, and eye organizations.

CCTV Information Page

www.tsbvi.edu/technology/cctv.htm

Compiled by the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.   Presents basic and advanced features and types of CCTVs, links to manufacturers,   information links, and questions for choosing CCTVs.

Directory of Low Vision Services

www.eyesearch.com/low.vision.services.htm

Maintains a database of low-vision specialists that can be   searched by city and state and lists selective organizations that provide general   information, braille and audio materials, and employment information.

Eye Resources on the Internet

webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/dept/websites/eyeres.htm

Compiled for the Association of Vision Science Librarians.   Has links to eye organizations and diseases, university ophthalmology centers,   organizations with products and services, online journals, and chat rooms.

Large Print and Low Vision Resource Network

www.large-print.net/

Provides links to low-vision sites and a directory of products   and services for people with low vision.

Low Vision Gateway

www.lowvision.org/

Includes links to low vision specialists and assistive devices,   eye diseases and conditions, organizations assisting persons who are visually   impaired, children and educational issues, and driving with low vision.

Low Vision Information Center

www.lowvisioninfo.org/

Located in Bethesda, Md. Offers information on lighting, optical   aids, and causes of and living with low vision. Has an online newsletter.

Low Vision Resources

www.nyise.org/lowvision.htm

Has links to producers and distributors of CCTVs, electronic   reading technology, magnification aids, and print-enhancing software. Includes   information on living with low vision and Windows access.

LVRGNet, the Low-Vision Research Group Network

www.varrd.emory.edu/LVRGNET/index.html

Has links to recent and ongoing research in low vision and   general information and resources on eye diseases and services.

Magnification Programs for the Computer Screen

www.afb.org/info_document_view.asp?documentid=1387

Compiled by the American Foundation for the Blind. Provides   a description and sources of screen magnification programs.

National Association for Visually Handicapped

www.navh.org/

Has links to membership information, its large-print newsletter,   organizations for persons with low vision, and low-vision aids store.

National Eye Institute. National Eye Health Education Program:   Low Vision Education Program

www.nei.nih.gov/nehep/lowvis.htm

Has educational booklets available in English and Spanish,   public service campaigns, and a low-vision traveling exhibit.

Prevent Blindness America

www.preventblindness.org/

Has information on low vision and specific eye problems, children's   eye problems, eye safety, a newsletter, and Web forum.

Sources of Closed-Circuit Televisions

www.nfb.org/tech/cctvs1.htm

Compiled by the National Federation of the Blind. Lists companies   that produce or distribute closed circuit televisions.

Video Magnifiers

www.afb.org/info_document_view.asp?documentid=221

Compiled by the American Foundation for the Blind. Provides   a description and sources of video magnifiers or closed-circuit television systems.

Compiled by   Carol Strauss  Reference Section  February 2002

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