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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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Compact 7 HD Video Magnifier

Compact 7 HD

Large screen in a compact design The high contrast widescreen provides an increased field of view and the ability to see even more of the material compared to traditional portable magnifiers. You can rely on the ultra sharp High Definition and Auto-Focus camera with a...
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Explorē 5

Explore 5 Handheld 5" Video Magnifier Quick Overview HD image quality: Brilliant 5˝ LCD screen and sharp HD autofocus camera 2X-22X magnification: Sharpness and clarity at the touch of a button Customizable: More than 18 enhancement modes The smallest, lightest 5˝ HD...
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Splay

The world’s first big screen, portable desktop magnifier – Splay portable foldable monitor and projector works as a mobile magnifier camera. Simple plug and play any device with HDMI connection anywhere – magnifying on the go!

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Braille Buddy – Braille Embosser

Braille Buddy - a braille embosser that is so versatile it can meet the demands of everyday users! 25 characters/second – the fastest embosser at the price Quality single-sided braille High-resolution tactile graphics – multiple dot heights for greater detail Braille...
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BrailleNote Evolve

BrailleNote evolve is the first device to bring the trusted KeySoft experience into the world of Windows 11 Pro. This is more than a technical change; it is a shift in what a braille notetaker can be.

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PIAF – Pictures in a Flash

PIAF translates images into simple or complex tactile concepts like clockwork. Used in a variety of educational, professional and personal settings, it offers you a simple way to prepare tactile graphics, embossing any black lines, letters or shapes that are drawn or printed.

Clearview Magnifier

ClearView C Full HD

  Overview The new Optelec ClearView C Full HD is a unique desktop video magnifier that is designed to improve your reading experience. With the Optelec ClearView C Full HD Speech - select your preferred reading voice and sit back, relax, and listen to documents as...
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Compact GO

Compact Go is a lightweight and easy-to-use portable video magnifier that delivers clear, high quality images wherever you are. Whether you’re reading mail, checking labels, or viewing details at home or on the go, Compact Go combines powerful magnification, intuitive controls, and versatile viewing modes in a sleek, pocket-sized design. With dual cameras, vibrant contrast options, and reliable performance, it empowers users to see more clearly and stay independent throughout the day.

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OpenBook

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

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Mantis Q40

The Mantis Q40 is the first-ever Bluetooth® QWERTY keyboard and 40-cell refreshable braille display that you can pair with your screen reader or smartphone or simply use as a standalone device. Either way, you have braille at your fingertips, every time.