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This is a forward from a friend of mine who lives with a blind man.

A. J. Thomas
Assistant Circulation Supervisor
D. Leonard Corgan Library
King's College
Wilkes-Barre PA
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  From: VIRDILAK <VIRDILAK@aol.com>

In a message dated 98-03-02 08:56:40 EST, you write:

<< Does anyone out there know of a device which can be placed in
<< front of a computer screen to make it more legible to students
<< who are visually-impaired?  I know I've seen something like this
<< in a catalog, but cannot find it now.  Thanks so much for any
<< help you can offer.  >>

There is a company on Long Island (New York) called Maxi-Aids.
A while ago, the Lighthouse used to carry a fresnel lens that was
sold to enlarge the pictures on television screens.  I see no reason
that this device could not be used for computer monitors.

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