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Carroll Tech Talk

Magnification Apps

Join us for Carroll Tech Talk, a webinar series designed to help you discover and better understand assistive technology. In this session, Nick Bergen, Assistive Technology Instructor at the Carroll Center for the Blind, will demonstrate how to make the most of magnification apps on iOS and Android devices.

Event Details

Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

Time: 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. EST

Where: Virtual (link provided upon registration)

Cost: Free

What to Expect

  • Learn about a range of magnification options and how to choose the most efficient strategy for different tasks.
  • Explore the built-in Magnifier app on iOS and the Magnifying Glass app available on the Google Play Store
  • Discover a new iPhone + Mac setup that functions like a portable CCTV, available on iOS 26.

About the Speaker

Nick Bergen is an Assistive Technology instructor who works with clients on low vision and non-visual technology skills at the Carroll Center for the Blind. He is currently working towards obtaining an Assistive Technology Professional certification (ATP) from the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America.