Devices

Reading Aids

Many partially sighted persons need to be very close to the material they are reading. Reading stands greatly improve comfort by presenting the material at an appropriate height and angle. This section does not include overbed tables which can be tilted for reading.

American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue, PO Box 6085, Louisville, Kentucky 40206-0085, USA.
Tel: +1 502 895 2405
Fax: +1 502 899 2274
Email: info@aph.org
Web: www.aph.org/

Desk Top Reading Stand
Portable desk top stand which will hold books, magazines and other reading material at a proper position for low vision readers. Wooden finish with left and right hand capability, adjustable page clamps and built-in carry handle. Recommended ages: 8 years and older.
Length: 603mm Width: 457mm
Weight: 4kg
Ref: 1-03220-00
Price: $149.00
Last updated: 30/03/2007

The GrandStand: Portable Reading Easel
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Lightweight and portable reading stand. Features an adjustable shelf which may be raised and lowered to accommodate the height of the reader. Includes a carrying handle and removable clips for holding book pages open. Recommended ages: 5 years and older.
Length: 381mm Width: 368mm
Weight: 1.05kg
Ref: 1-03205-00 (Yellow); 1-03204-00 (Black)
Price: $35.00
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Shafer Reading Stand
Adjustable, self-supporting stand holds books, magazines and other large type publications. Base of stand supported by tripod with 330mm legs with the main support rising to 1066mm from the base. The book rack portion of the stand is connected to a 4-joint, adjustable swivel arm. The swivel arm can be locked at any desired height with the book rack being able to be rotated or tilted in many different positions. Recommended ages: 6 years and older.
Ref: 1-03230-00
Price: $278.00
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Eschenback Optik Gmbh + co
Schopenhauerstr. 10, 90409 Nürnberg, Germany.
Tel: +49 911 3600 0
Fax: +49 911 3600 3 58
Email: mail@eschenbach-optik.de
Web: www.eschenbach-optik.de

Reading desk with Illumination
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Wooden reading stand with 5 different angles of adjustment and securely fitted compact 11W fluorescent lamp.
Length: 400mm Width: 350mm
Ref: 1606
Price: £27.00
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Homecraft Rolyan Ltd.
Nunn Brook Road, Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire NG17 2HU, UK.
Tel: 08702 423 305
Fax 098701 660 211
Web: www.homecraft-rolyan.com

Folding Book and Magazine Stand
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This stand holds books or magazines open and upright for reading without using the hands and can be placed over the knees. Supplied with a book clip which is used to hold pages open, follow text or as a bookmark. It folds flat for storage.
Length: 305mm Width: 229mm (Folded)
Weight: 0.67kg
Ref: AA7280
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Luxo UK Ltd
Connect House, 21 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4NA, UK.
Tel: +44 208 274 3500
Fax: +44 208 274 3501
Email: office@luxo.co.uk
Web: www.luxo.co.uk

Computer Terminal Copyholder
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To be conveniently placed between the screen and the keyboard. 260 x 400mm plate, mounted on a square table base; load capacity of 1800g; the copyholder plate can be easily adjusted to any required position by means of a handle connected to a tightening knob on the specially designed stem.
Ref: MH900
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Computer Terminal Copyholder (Large)
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To be conveniently placed between the screen and the keyboard. 310 x 400mm plate, mounted on a square table base; load capacity of 1800g; the copyholder plate can be easily adjusted to any required position by means of a handle connected to a tightening knob on the specially designed stem.
Ref: MH901
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Copyholder on a K-Arm
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The arm has internally mounted balancing springs, and the parallel motion feature keeps the plate in position when the arm is moved. The plate is 300 x 255mm, load capacity of 200g and a 700mm flexible arm.
Ref: MH802
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Desk Top Copyholder
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Adjustable support. Plate sized 300 x 255mm (A4), load capacity 1200g.
Ref: MH803
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Desk Top Copyholder with Round Base
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The small table base occupies very little space on the desk-top, which makes it easy to adjust the copyholder to the most convenient position. 300 x 255mm plate, load capacity of 1100g.
Ref: MH807
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Extendible Plate Copyholder
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900mm long, flexible arm with a parallel motion feature keeping the plate in position whenever the arm is moved. 300 x 315mm plate, extendible to 300 x 425mm, load capacity of 600g which can be increased somewhat by using the tightening knob.
Ref: MH806
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Flexible Arm Copyholder
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Basic model has a manually adjustable linefinder. Plate sized 300 x 255mm (A4), load capacity approximately 300g, arm length 800mm.
Ref: MH801
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Long Flexible Arm Copyholder
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900mm arm with a parallel motion feature keeping the plate in position when the arm is moved. 300 x 255mm plate, load capacity of 950g.
Ref: MH805
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Nottingham Rehab Supplies
Victoria Business Park, Pintail Close, Netherfield, Nottingham NG4 2PE, UK.
Tel: 0845 120 4522
Fax: 0845 121 8112
Email: info@nrs-uk.co.uk
Web: www.nrs-uk.co.uk/

Book Butler
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Holds pages in place for reading.
Length: 230mm Width: 180mm
Ref: F20330
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Readeasy Aid
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Lightweight aluminium device which supports books or magazines. Frame adjustable to allow reading material angle to be varied. Folds flat when not in use. Dimensions when flat:
Length: 450mm Width: 400mm Weight: 1.5kg
Ref: F31467
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Posturite (UK) Ltd
10 Diplocks Way, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 3JF, UK.
Tel: +44 1323 847 777
Fax: +44 1323 847 799
Email: support@posturite.co.uk
Web: www.posturite.co.uk

Freestander
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Designed for holding large heavy book, raises the copy to eye level, suitable where clamp fit document holders cannot be used. Standard shelf can be adjusted over 4 height ranges: 101mm-230mm from the desk surface.
Ref: 1501
Price: £47.00
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Posturite Ergoview Portrait
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Slides underneath the monitor to provide an angled ledge to support A4 documents.
Ref: 1511
Price: £17.57
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Posturite Writing Board
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Writing board with magnetic facility that enables the user to hold papers at the optimal position for correct posture. Rubber feet for stability, choice of angles ranging from 18° - 35°, lie flat when not in use. Available in two sizes 570 x 450mm or 380 x 400mm.
Ref: 1001 (Large board)
Price: £95.00 not inc. VAT
Ref: 1011 (Small board)
Price: £85.00 not inc. VAT
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Quality Enabling Devices Ltd.
Unit D16, Heritage Business Park, Heritage Way, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 4BG, UK.
Tel: +44 23 9258 0600
Fax: +44 23 9252 8666
Email: sales@qedonline.co.uk
Web: www.qedltd.com

Reading Lectern
Perspex reading lectern available in A4 and A3 sizes. Adjustable, compact, unobtrusive and easy to set up. If the user is lying on their back the lectern may be positioned above the bed and the book placed face down on it and read through the perspex.
Ref: 95040 (A4)
Ref: 95045 (A3)
Price: £55.00 + VAT
Last updated: 30/03/2007

Roberts Book Mark Company
2857 N.E. 24th Court, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, USA.
Tel: +1 954 566 5412
Fax: +1 954 566 3014
Email: nroberts98@aol.com
Web: http://hometown.aol.com/nroberts98/CatalogSheet.html

Roberts Book Holder
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The Roberts Book Holder holds any book, regardless of its thickness or size, at a convenient reading angle. It prevents pages from flipping while allowing the reader to turn them effortlessly. It is constructed of light weight, virtually indestructible, hi-impact polystyrene, and folds to a flat 7/16", thinner than the slimmest notebook: easy to store or transport (built-in handle). Attractively boxed for easy sale.
Length: 356mm Height: 190mm Depth: 11mm
Price: $8.95
Last updated: 02/08/2006

Vanpoulles Ltd
Telford Place, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1SZ, UK.
Tel: +44 1293 590100
Fax: +44 1293 590115
Email: sales@vanpoulles.co.uk
Web: www.vanpoulles.co.uk

Lectern
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Lightweight adjustable lectern with metal support and wood desk section.
Length: 430mm Width: 305mm Height: adjustable from 863mm to 1270mm
Ref: 9423
Price: £175.00
Last updated: 01/06/2006