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Adaptive Equipment & Services For Low Vision Users

MAGic Screen Magnification Software

MAGic is designed to magnify print on computer screen. You have the ability to enlarge screens to a variety of magnifications and search for library materials and indexes available throughout the entire library system.
Available at the following libraries:
Auburn
Bellevue Regional
Bothell
Boulevard Park
Burien
Crossroads
Des Moines
Fairwood
Federal Way Regional
Lake Hills
Redmond Regional
Shoreline

JAWS (Job Access with Speech)

JAWS is a software program that transforms a personal computer and a speech synthesizer into a talking computer system allowing low vision users to search for library materials and indexes available throughout the entire library system.
Available at the following libraries :
Auburn
Bellevue Regional
Boulevard Park
Des Moines
Fairwood
Federal Way Regional
Redmond Regional
Shoreline

Xerox Reading Edge and Magnification Equipment

Xerox Reading Edge is a machine developed by the inventor Ray Kurzweil to read text. The machine scans books (or magazines or newspapers) and converts the text to synthesized speech in seconds and then reads it aloud to you. Any item can be easily enlarged with new Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) equipment presently available. CCTVs allow you to enlarge written material or photos to the size best suited for you. Depending on your needs, you can select from several magnifications as well as normal and reverse image modes.
Available at the following libraries:
Bellevue Regional
Burien

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Last Updated: July 22, 2007