Library New Services

November 21, 2006 

Merlin Plus from Enhanced Vision is a video magnifier system which enables individuals with low vision to read small print.  A page is opened on a tray and with easy-to-use buttons that are also distinguishable by touch, one can enlarge and enhance the image displayed on a monitor.  The system enables the individual to select the image in color, black and white, or enhanced high-contrast positive or negative viewing modes.  This electronic magnification system is set up in the Periodicals Room and is available for use by all.

Another recent addition is the Mountbatten Brailler.  This device is an electronic Braille writer with various applications.  Our version is connected to a dot matrix printer EPSON LX-300+.  Its primary use enables the student to type in Braille and print in English text.

The JAWS software is now available in Arabic.  It contains the features that we have used in the English version for several years.  A complete description is available in the News Bulletin Archive found under Students with Special Needs on the library website.  Now students are able to perform the same tasks using the Arabic language.

These three additions provided for the students with visual impairments are available in the library.  Arab Student Aid International provided the funds for the purchase.  Teachers are invited to visit and see how students can profit from the use of these services.