Typoscope - 3 and 1-2 inches x 5 inches
by MaxiAids
Last verified June 17, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
A typoscope is a small, opaque card with a rectangular window cut out of it that you place on a page to isolate one or two lines of text at a time. It's useful for people with low vision, macular degeneration, or reading difficulties who lose their place easily or find a full page of text visually overwhelming. This is a ready-to-use, no-setup item — just place it on any printed page and slide it down as you read. At this size (3.5 x 5 inches), it fits easily in a pocket or book, but it works only with physical printed materials, not screens.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Place the typoscope on any printed page so the cutout window frames one line of text.
- Slide it down the page to reveal each successive line as you read.
Getting it
Try Before You Buy
Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
Where to Get It
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from MaxiAids — view on vendor site; last verified June 17, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.