Screen Readers For Blind

JAWS v4.01 (Job Access With Speech)
by Freedom ScientificTM
This is a powerful screen reader program for people who are blind. It uses an integrated voice synthesizer and your computer’s sound card to output the content of your computer screen to speakers. JAWS supports web browsers fot internet access, e-mail programs, word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software, web development tools, database management software, and much more.

KeyRead (Junior ScreenReader)
by RJ Cooper & Associates
A simple, but powerful, screenreader, that is tailored for blind persons that may be new to using a computer. Works entirely by the standard keyboard navigation controls, the arrow keys! Also… Echoes each keystroke, Selective reading of screen, Selective reading of menus. KeyRead works with all software: word processors, web browsers, and even other types of application.

Hal Screen Reader
by Dolphin Computer Access
Hal allows blind users to hear rather than see what is happening on their computer by converting the on screen display to speech. Gives access to software, including Microsoft Office 2000 and Internet Explorer 5.0. Braille output is also available if you have a Braille display. Braille navigation independent of speech and magnification

outSPOKEN
by ALVA Access Group, Inc.
Screen reader software with braille and/or speech output. Speaks and shows on a braille display Message boxes, warning dialogs and tooltip text are automatically spoken system wide. Web pages that include frames can be navigated with outSPOKEN’s intuitive command set.

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