The following screen magnification software can be used by your computer to enlarge digital information for people with low vision. These magnification tools provide access to information for people with low vision. Many devices come with their own screen reading software, which you can find out about on our Customising Mainstream Technologies page.
Each client with low vision will have individual preference for background colour, spacing, font size and colour. These can be adjusted on the computer or tablet (Built in Accessibility). A technology assessment should be used to determine the device that best suits your client’s needs. Click each image for a product demonstration.
Zoom Text:
Zoomtext 10.1 for Windows 8
Zoomtext 10 for Windows 7
Zoom Text Mac
| An ‘eye-tea’ review of ZoomText Magnifier | |
| ZoomText Magnifier is an excellent magnification software, that is also available as a screen reader for people with no or very low vision. An enhanced service plan is available. | |
| Transportable | Available by disc, or USB (which makes it transferable to one computer at a time). |
| Available | Ai Squared Price: $399.00 – $748.00 AUD (with technical support) |
| Practical | Enlarges and magnifies in 8 different zoom windows. |
| Engaging | Easy to use and able to apply user preferences. |
| An ‘eye-tea’ review of MAGic Magnifier | |
| MAGic has high definition magnification. If required, can work in conjunction with high contrast enlarged keyboard and with JAWS for screen reading. | |
| Transportable | loaded onto PC (windows only) |
| Available | Freedom Scientific Price or Quantum $655.00 AUD |
| Practical | Decreases glare and increases contrast |
| Engaging | Bale to surf the net, emails and social networking |
Display Options:
An Interactive Whiteboard can be set up to be displayed on a student’s laptop, monitor or iPad, using AirDisplay (download), whiteboard capture technology or a simple two way VGA splitter ($19.95) from the laptop to the Interactive Whiteboard and monitor.
Large Monitors can be used to further enlarge information.
