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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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CloverBook Lite XL

This large 16′′ FHD touchscreen video magnifier has the feel and function of a desktop CCTV, in a much smaller and lightweight design. Fold up CloverBook Lite XL to take it with you, or simply to save desk space when not in use.

Reveal 16

Reveal 16 Overview Reveal 16 is an intuitive, easy to use and foldable digital magnifier that offers an unmatched crisp, and crystal-clear image quality thanks to its 10x optical zoom camera. Designed for seniors and elementary students, it enables to read documents,...
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Fusion

FUSION - powered by JAWS and ZoomText Fusion is the ultimate accessibility tool for schools, agencies, training centers, and businesses where individuals with vision loss are served. Fusion provides the best of both worlds – ZoomText® , with its screen magnification...
Transformer with 12 inch Panel

Transformer HD Wi-Fi OCR

Transformer HD – Portable Electronic Magnifier with Built In Wi-Fi New - Now MAC compatible. Transformer HD is a high performance portable video magnifier (CCTV), featuring a Sony ® Full HD 1080p 3-in-1 camera, Wi-Fi capability, and optional Full Page Text-to-Speech...
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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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SensePlayer

The SensePlayer is more than your normal multimedia player. Read and play your favorite documents and media from a wide variety of supported file types using the tactile keyboard that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. Access web radio, download books, make high-fidelity recordings, connect and control your mobile device, and so much more.

PIAF - Pictures in a Flash - Braille Tactile Printer sitting next to a laptop with a math equation on the screen

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.

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CoaSt (Camera-on-a-Stick)

CoaSt is a small, lightweight camera, complete with a tripod (and clamp) mount that can extend to view from greater heights.

Logan 6dot Braille Maker

Logan 6dot Braille Label Maker

The 6dot Braille Label Maker is ergonomically designed to be portable and easy to use anywhere.  It has a built in Braille keyboard that supports all grades of Braille in virtually every language.  The powered embossing makes for high quality Braille labels that are...
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Merlin Ultra

Merlin ultra – Desktop Magnifier for Low Vision The new affordable Merlin ultra magnifier offers high definition color and contrast, resulting in a beautiful crystal clear picture with vibrant colors. See for yourself what makes Merlin ultra magnifier the greatest...