1.5X Coil Visual Tracking Bar Magnifier (Red)
by Coil
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What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026
This bar-shaped magnifier is 4.5 inches long and gives 1.5X magnification through a lightweight acrylic lens. You rest it on the page and slide it down, so the reader sees one line at a time while the shading on either side helps block out the lines above and below. A guiding line runs through the center strip to help the eyes move along the text. Soft-touch grips and protective edges make it easy to hold and move. It's meant for children who struggle to track text, and for people with low vision who read slowly. The magnification is modest, so it won't be enough if you need strong enlargement.
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
These are the vendors WhatCanHelp tracks for this product — it may also be available from other retailers or a local supplier, and prices vary.
How to fund this
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Details
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- Addresses
- Platform
- Age range
- Complexity
- Ready to use
- Price
- $49.95
- Funding
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What setup looks like
- Out of the box
Lay the bar across a line of text and slide it down the page as you read. It works right out of the box, with no batteries or setup.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Independent Living Aids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 4, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.