Typoscope 8"w x 5"h
Last verified June 19, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
A typoscope is a small piece of black opaque card or plastic with a narrow horizontal slot cut into it that you place over a page of text, revealing only one line at a time while blocking the rest. It's designed for people who lose their place while reading — common with low vision, macular degeneration, or conditions that affect tracking like dyslexia or certain cognitive impairments. This is a completely self-contained, ready-to-use tool that requires no batteries, apps, or setup — you simply lay it on the page and slide it down as you read. At under a dollar, it's one of the most affordable low-vision aids available, though the tradeoff is that it only works with printed material and won't help with screens or digital text.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Place the typoscope on the page so the slot aligns with the line you want to read.
- Slide it down the page line by line as you progress through the text.
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 Independent Living Aids — view on vendor site; last verified June 19, 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.