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The article explains the association between contrast sensitivity function and illumination needs when reading. It provides information on the choices of illuminated magnifiers for people with low vision. A study of the measurements of the levels of reflective illuminance of illuminated stand magnifiers is discussed. The author reveals that persons with low score on contrast sensitivity may have difficulty reading text with an older type of light emitting diode (LED) stand magnifier. He claims that further study of the relationship among contrast sensitivity function, illumination needs and preferences for low vision devices for reading are needed to better understand low-vision reading.

Evaluates the Jordy electronic magnification device manufactured by Enhanced Vision Systems Inc. Benefits of using the Jordy as a low vision device by people who are legally blind; Design and serviceability of the Jordy as a distance, intermediate and near-vision device; Suggestions for improving the use of the device.

Presents news briefs on issues related to the education of visually impaired students as of September 2001. Launch of a Web site for people with disabilities; Publication of the book `Windows 95 Explained,' by Sarah Morley; Video magnifier from Clarity Solutions company.

Presents updates on the field of visual impairments and blindness as of June 2000. Braile music publishing agreement signed by Opus Technologies with Hal Leonard Corporation; Description of the Woolly Pen, a tactile drawing pen; Features of the two illuminated stand magnifiers produced by Eschenbach.

Evaluates several portable video magnification systems. VisAble VideoTelescope from Betacom Corp.; Jordy from Enhanced Vision System; MobileMate from Clarity Solutions.

Reviews the computer software LunarPlus 4.5 and evaluates the Dolphin Computer Access screen magnifier with a built-in, simple screen reader. Manufacturers; Prices.

Describes the Aladdin Rainbow, a line of color video magnifiers manufactured by Telesensory. Features of the magnifiers.

Evaluates the Bugz-Eye magnifiers from Bugz-Eye International Corp. Ranges of magnification; Available styles and sizes of the magnifiers; Options for the magnifiers.

Features magnifiers from Eschenbach and COIL. Eschenbach's 17120 series of folding pocket magnifiers; COIL's RAYLITE Series 2; Magnifications and aperture ranges; Prices.