Typoscope -3-1-2 x 5 inches 25 Regular Black Plastic
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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 rectangular piece of black opaque plastic with a horizontal slot cut out, designed to isolate a single line of text while blocking the rest of the page. It helps people with low vision, macular degeneration, or reading difficulties stay on track when reading printed material by reducing visual clutter and glare from white paper. This is a simple, ready-to-use tool — no setup, no batteries, no pairing required. At 3.5 x 5 inches, it fits standard paperback and book pages well, but may be awkward on larger formats like newspapers or legal-size documents.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Place the typoscope over any printed page so the slot aligns with the line you want to read.
- Slide it down the page line by 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.
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Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from null — 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.