Software to Support Vision

Virtual Magnifying Glass
  • Free versatile screen magnification software
  • Magnifies from 1X to 32 X
  • Keyboard shortcuts and zoom factor can be controlled by mouse scroll wheel
  • Adjust page color schemes 
  • For Windows/Mac/Linux
Super Dark Mode
  • ​Free Google Chrome extension that adjusts color and contrast on webpages to support individuals with vision challenges
Theme Font & Size Changer
  • Firefox add-on that changes font and adjusts font size of theme options in web browser, eg. address bar or menus 
  • Access from 'Tools' menu, or install button on toobar 
Seeing AI 
  • ​Powerful free camera app for blind and low vision individuals
  • iOS only, but Android under development (made by Microsoft)
  • Speaks text as soon as it appears in front of camera
  • Audio guidance for capturing printed page
  • Audio beep for locating bar codes, then identifies products
  • Recognizes friends, describes people, including their emotions
  • Identifies currency notes when using cash
  • Reads handwritten text
  • ​Short video overview HERE