The stickers have large lettering printed in a bold typeface with either black lettering on a yellow background, white lettering on a black background or black lettering on a white background to enhance the contrast. A range of video magnifiers are available from hand-held and portable models, models that connect to computers and/or TV screens and desktop mounted models. The RNIB Newsagent (formerly National Talking Newspapers and Magazines) provides a wide range of newspapers and magazines for people who find standard print inaccessible.

They are sometimes made of plastic and have a relatively low level of magnification, which is determined by the thickness of the lens. Bookmarks can be inserted at any point, and there is a 'resume' option which continues playback from the point the reader last reached (rather than going back to the beginning, which is what happens with conventional CDs). There is a large choice of equipment and an increasing amount of technology available to help with communication if you are blind or have low vision. Hand-held magnifiers are not suitable if you have a shaky hand or find a handheld device difficult to grip and as they are held close to the page they are generally unsuitable for use when writing.

As Moon is not so well known it is rarely offered as an alternative format for items such as statements, bills and menus. Paper, envelopes or documents can be inserted into the flat frame to keep you writing within the lines. Alternatively, flexible keyboard gloves are available to fit over specific keyboards with the same large print, bold high contrast lettering as the stickers. Another function that some models have is the ability to connect to a Braille display to give Braille output of the scanned text. These magnifiers are designed to be either wall-mounted, attached to furniture by clamp, or free standing on a table-top or floor.

Alternatively, many people use an audio labeller whereby they can affix a small label or dot to an item, use the device to record the information, then use the device to play back the information. Braille requires a fine sense of touch - some individuals with conditions such as diabetes, who have reduced finger sensitivity, may find using Braille difficult. If a child has a disability and is under the age of 18 and still at school, access to funding for equipment may be available if he/she has a statement of special educational needs.They often lack the keys which are not used very often, so it is important to check that any keyboard shortcuts (pressing keys together to activate particular functions) you use can still be made on the keyboard. Generally, a larger magnifier will have lower magnification and a high-powered magnifier will have a small lens. I contacted Doro technical support and – being generous – I assume I got someone who knew very little who kept having to go and ask someone else. If you are partially sighted, and have some usable sight, it is worth asking your GP or hospital consultant for an assessment at a low vision clinic. These magnifiers are built into a spectacle frame and attach or clip to existing spectacles or are supported on a headband.

These computer keyboards with Braille keys and are different in design to the traditional QWERTY keyboard keys.

AbilityNet's factsheet also lists possible sources of second hand and refurbished computer equipment. Most push-button telephone keypads have a raised dot on the central five key to help orientate a user relying on touch. The sub stations have two purposes first they provide power for the DECT unit and second a far better place – and easier to find – than under the cushion on the sofa as if they are in the charging station they can only be a few feet from a power point. DAISY material can be played on a stand-alone DAISY player, or by using DAISY software on a computer.