What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · May 31, 2026
A typoscope is a simple black plastic card with a narrow rectangular window cut through it — you place it over a page of text and only one line shows through at a time, with everything else blocked out. It's a practical tool for anyone who loses their place while reading, gets distracted by surrounding text, or struggles to track across a line due to macular degeneration, nystagmus, or other low vision conditions. At under three dollars, this is as low-tech as AT gets: no batteries, no setup, no pairing. The window is fixed at roughly 3/4-inch tall, so it works well for standard print but won't accommodate very large-print books or oversized text.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Place the typoscope over the page so the text line you want to read appears in the cut-out window.
- Slide it down the page as you finish each line.
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 May 31, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.