What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
This is a flat, rectangular magnifying bar that sits directly on top of text and enlarges it to twice its original size as you drag it line by line down the page. The yellow tint adds contrast against the page, which can make letters easier to distinguish for people with low vision, macular degeneration, or reading fatigue. It's a completely self-contained tool — no batteries, charging, or pairing required, just place it on the page and read. At under six inches long, it fits in a pocket or purse easily, but it only magnifies a single line at a time and won't be enough for anyone who needs stronger than 2x magnification.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Place the yellow bar flat on the page over the text you want to read.
- Slide it down the page line by line to read through a document.
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 LS&S — view on vendor site; last verified June 18, 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.