Typoscope 5"w x 3.5"h
Last verified June 19, 2026 · classified June 8, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · June 8, 2026
A typoscope is a small, opaque card with a narrow horizontal window cut into it — in this case a half-inch slit across a 5" × 3.5" black card. You slide it down a page as you read, masking all the surrounding text so only one line at a time is visible through the opening. It's useful for anyone whose eyes tend to skip lines, lose their place, or get overwhelmed by a full page of text — common with low vision, nystagmus, hemianopia, or certain reading differences. This is a complete, no-setup tool: pull it out of the envelope and start using it. At under a dollar, it's one of the most cost-effective reading aids available, though the fixed half-inch slot works best for standard print — larger fonts may only show a portion of a line at a time.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Place the typoscope on the page so the horizontal window 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.
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 June 8, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.