Episode 8: How Can Video Magnification Help You Read at Work, School & Home?
Автор: Living With Vision Loss
Загружено: 2026-02-28
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Living with Vision Loss Podcast
Episode 8: How Can Video Magnification Help You Read at Work, School & Home?
Host: Dawn Ciccarone, MS OTR/L, CLVT
Episode Type: Educational / Product Guide
Episode Summary
Dawn explains why video magnification is one of the most popular solutions for people with vision loss who want to read again at work, school, or home. Unlike optical magnifiers, video magnifiers let you adjust magnification daily (up to 60x), change contrast colors, and see more words on the screen without losing field of view. Dawn shares her three favorite portable video magnifiers and discusses
cost considerations and funding options.
Why Video Magnification Is Popular
Adjust magnification 2-60X
Change contrast to the color you see best
See more words on the screen — magnify without losing field of view
Dawn's Three Favorite Video Magnifiers
1. Ruby XL HD (Freedom Scientific)
Tilt screen — lay flat on paper or switch to handle for medicine bottles
Multiple contrast modes, adjustable magnification
Great portable option for work; smaller screen limits high magnification
2. Explore 12 (Humanware)
Simple controls: orange button for contrast, +/- buttons for size
Larger screen = more words visible at high magnification
Optional stand for writing under the camera
3. Clover Book Pro
Lightweight, portable with both near and distance cameras
Distance camera sees presentations, whiteboards, teacher's face
Ideal for classroom or office meeting settings
Things to Consider
Match the device to your goals
Try before you buy — Evaluations typically last 1–1.5 hours
Cost — Devices expensive and not covered by insurance
Funding Options
Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (state agency)
Lions Club
Church organizations
Your employer (workplace accommodations)
Your school (student accommodations)
Brands Mentioned
Freedom Scientific
Humanware
Optelec
Low Vision International
Resources
Questions or for information:
Email [email protected]
Questions to purchase video magnification devices:
Email Nick Peterson at [email protected]
About Your Host
Dawn Ciccarone, MS, OTR/L, CLVT is a Certified Low Vision Therapist &Occupational Therapist over 20 years of experience helping people with vision loss live independently.
Connect & Subscribe
Subscribe to the Living with Vision Loss Podcast. Contact Dawn on LinkedIn with questions or [email protected]
Keywords: video magnification, video magnifier, CCTV for low vision, Ruby XL HD, Explore 12, Clover Book Pro, Freedom Scientific, Humanware, portable video magnifier, low vision at work, low vision at school, magnifier with contrast, distance camera magnifier
Medical Disclaimer
The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your physician or low vision specialist before making treatment decisions.
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