2025 CCLVI Dr. Samuel Genensky – Carl Foley Memorial Magnification Award Program

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This annual award program offers persons with low vision an opportunity to receive a magnification device. Applications are taken each year, and three to five qualified applicants are chosen to receive one of the donated magnification devices. To be considered for this award applicants must have low vision, and need the device to magnify print for educational, work, or independent living purposes.

CCLVI generally has standard magnifiers and video magnifiers to award to individuals with low vision.

This annual award is in honor of Samuel Genensky, an innovator in low vision technology who was the founding president of CCLVI, and Carl Foley, a very caring distributor of magnification devices, who attended many ACB conventions, and took great care in providing the correct magnification device for each person he served. Please read more about Dr. Samuel Genensky here.

To be considered for this award, applicants must have low vision, and need the device to magnify print for educational, work, or independent living purposes.

Applications are being accepted from Saturday, March 1st through Friday, April 15th at 11:59pm Eastern Time. Potential recipients should be prepared to participate in an interview via Zoom in order to determine eligibility. Applicants selected to receive a magnification device are required to submit a current eye report no later than 30 days after they are chosen.

Applications for this award program are made available on March 1, 2025 and will end April 15, 2025 at 11:59PM Eastern Time.

Applications are completed online.
An interview with the Genensky Award Program Committee is also part of the award decision making process.

Device Awards for 2025

For 2025, the Dr. Samuel Genensky – Carl Foley Magnification Award has several devices to choose from.

Clear View+ Video Magnifier with 22-inch Monitor and Ultra Flexible Arm

A CCTV with a 22-inch screen offering an autofocus camera and a moveable tray underneath the camera for placing documents or books.

A Clear View+ desktop video magnifier. It has a large screen monitor, an autofocus camera, and a flat platform for placing documents. The monitor is tilted forward.

Mano 6 handheld Electronic Magnifier

A video magnifier offering high-definition magnification at 1080p. An extendable arm is attached so the device can be held and placed on a table at an angle for easier reading.

A small, rectangular device with a colorful map on the screen. The screen displays roads and locations in various colors. Attached to the device is a long, black handle extending to the right.

HD 32x Video Magnifier

A handheld (7-inch) portable digital video magnifier featuring 2-32X zoom, dual cameras for near and far viewing, 19 color modes, and a high-quality display. Also has 4 hours of battery life, AV/HDMI/USB output, and a built-in stand to be placed on a table at an angle for easier reading.

A portable digital video magnifier with a high-resolution display. The device has multiple buttons on both sides, including zoom (+/-) controls, a mode button (M), and other function keys. It is propped up at an angle with a built-in stand.

10x Mobliux Illuminated Round Handheld Magnifier

A handheld magnifying glass with a built-in LED light. To soften the color of the light, small snap-on filters are included with each magnifier to provide 3 different illumination options.

A handheld magnifying glass with a built-in LED light. It has a white circular lens area and a dark gray handle. The brand name "Eschenbach Moblilux" is printed on the handle, and there's a blue button marked "LED" for activating the light. The design is compact and portable.

7x Mobilent Pocket Magnifier

A round magnifying lens with a small notch at one point in the circle to thread an included cord through for easier carrying.

A round magnifying lens, made by Eschenbach. The lens is circular with a clean, white or light gray frame around its edge. There's a small notch or cutout in the frame at one point of the circle.

3.5x Magno Illuminated Rectangular Handheld Magnifier

A rectangular magnifying lens with an extendable arm. Includes a built-in light.

A rectangular handheld magnifying glass with a white plastic body. It has a foldable design with a handle that extends from the main body. The lens is rectangular and slightly convex. There is a gray ridged switch near the hinge, which might be used to activate a built-in light. The design is compact and portable.

Mattingly 2.5X (6D) Hand-Held Illuminated Magnifier

A round, handheld magnifying lens with a handle attached at its base. Includes a built-in LED light, and a carrying case. The LED distributes light evenly and recipients can choose whether they would prefer yellow or teal lights as well. Recipients can choose the magnification power of their device from 2.5x to 14x.

A handheld magnifying glass with a white plastic frame and a round lens. The handle is attached to the base of the lens and has some printed text on it. The text includes "SMARTMAG THE LED MAGNIFIER" and "2.5X", indicating a magnification power of 2.5 times. There is also a blue rectangular button on the handle.

Application Period Open

Apply now for the 2025 Genensky-Foley Magnification Award!

To contact the Genensky-Foley committee send email to:

cclvigenensky@gmail.com

Support the Award!

Help persons with low vision who need a magnifying device! To support the funding of the Genensky Magnification Award project, click the “Donate” button below. (If you use a screen reader, the button will be read as “PayPal, the safer, easier way to pay online.”) The next screen will display CCLVI’s name, specify donation, and this Award project.

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