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Welcome to the NanoPac Resource Hub! Discover customer success stories, find local organizations and state agencies specializing in visual services, learn about eye conditions causing vision loss, access training materials on assistive technology products, and explore other industry resources.

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Customer Spotlight: Fullerton Public Library

Customer Spotlight: Fullerton Public Library

In the small rural town of Fullerton, Nebraska, home to around 1,500 residents, the local library plays a vital role in supporting the community. When we spoke with Laurel Marlatt, Director of the Fullerton Public Library, she emphasized her mission to ensure the library meets the needs of everyone, including those with vision loss.

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Braille Printer Comparison Chart

Braille Printer Comparison Chart

Braille Printers NanoPac will be pleased to help you select the best Braille printer for your needs.  Braille printers, (Braille Embossers), work best with Braille translation software such as Duxbury. Click on one of the Brailler links below for more information:...

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Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic Retinopathy: Although diabetes does not necessarily lead to diabetic retinopathy, people with the diabetic retinopathy may experience a condition in which their diabetes causes blood vessels that feed the retina of the eye to break. The resulting damage may...

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Glaucoma

Glaucoma: Glaucoma is a serious eye disease caused by a build-up of pressure in the eye that damages the optic nerve which transmits impulses to the brain that create sight. Glaucoma affects side vision causing the edges of the visual field to fade, although glaucoma...

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Retinitis Pigmentosa

Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP): Retinitis Pigmentosa is actually a group of inherited diseases that affect the retina of the eye causing a degeneration of photoreceptor cells. These cells are what capture light enabling us to see. When these cells degenerate, patients...

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Cataracts

Cataracts: Cataracts are a clouding of the eye's lens that causes blurriness and loss of vision. The word cataract literally means waterfall and when a cataract is severe it's like trying to see through a waterfall. Cataracts occur when the protein that makes up the...

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Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration  or Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Macular degeneration or age related macular degeneration is a degenerative disease of the retina that causes progressive loss of vision in the center of the eye. There are two types of age-related macular...

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Smart Reader HD OCR

Smart Reader HD OCR The Smart Reader HD is a lightweight, portable reader/scanner with large built-in user friendly tactile control buttons. A fully integrated solution, the Smart Reader HD offers the advantage of a built-in HD camera and OCR (optical character...
Image of the MagniLink TAB scanning a document to the right of the device.

MagniLink TAB 2 with Surface Pro 8

This tablet solution based on a Microsoft Surface Pro with 12.3” screen gives the user a complete mobile solution. The unit is perfect for any smaller task, as well as for long term reading. Use it as a video magnifier with built in OCR, or as a complete computer with access to everything – gives endless possibilities!

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OpenBook

OpenBook scanning and reading system instantly converts printed materials to speech or large print output.

Image of the MagniLink S Premium 2 - Desktop Camera on a thin, compact, stand that can easily sit on a desk and be transported

MagniLink S Premium 2

MagniLink S Premium 2  The ultimate video magnifier for you with high demands on both quality and mobility.    Fits All Your Needs MagniLink S Premium 2 is the ultimate video magnifier for you with high demands on quality and mobility. It offers...
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ONYX Deskset HD

Portable High-Definition Video Magnifier The ONYX Deskset HD delivers high-definition magnification in a sleek new design. With its integrated camera and monitor, the ONYX Deskset HD lets you read what you want, whether it’s across the room or at your desk. The 3-in-1...
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Mountbatten Brailler Tutor

The Mountbatten Brailler Tutor is the complete Braille learning center for children and their teachers. As a professional resource, the Mountbatten Brailler Tutor offers exceptional connectivity and software to simultaneously support flexible teaching and educational...
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Prodigi Software for Windows

Prodigi Software for Windows is a revolutionary software designed to enhance the learning and working experience for people with low vision. Available in three configurations, Prodigi offers a comprehensive suite of tools tailored to the needs of educators, students, and working professionals alike.

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MagniLink iTAB

MagniLink iTAB is a portable and flexible solution that makes it possible to use an LVI video magnifier with your iPad. 

ViewPlus Columbia Braille Printer

ViewPlus Columbia

The ViewPlus Columbia is the perfect blend of tactile graphics and Braille at 120 CPS. Large format paper and industry leading tactile graphics all in a convenient desktop embosser. 120 characters per second 400 pph (A4 Paper Size) Double Sided Braille Printing...
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Maggie iVR

The Maggie iVR is a revolutionary wearable device designed for individuals with low vision. Utilizing state-of-the-art virtual reality technology, it seamlessly integrates with the iPhone 16 Pro to provide enhanced visual clarity in real-time. I