BRLTTY
A screen reader program that allows a blind person to access a Linux/Unix console (in text mode) using a refreshable Braille display. Controls the Braille display and provides full screen viewing functionality. Includes some speech capabilities.
CakeTalking software
Provides a set of customizable configurations for the JAWS screen reader for Windows, allowing blind musicians to use both the basic and advanced features of Cakewalk SONAR, a music editing and recording software. Contains extensive tutorials in the form of Word documents written for JAWS users.
CDesk Compass
A screen reader and magnification software that can be installed on a computer for the blind, visually impaired, and elderly to give users access to the most commonly used features of their computers.
Dolphin Guide
An all-in-one software package with built-in access to large print and speech. Designed to be easy to use and easy to learn.
Eye-Pal Ace
A battery-operated, braille-compatible portable screen reader and scanner with a built-in screen for displaying photos, enlarging small objects, and enlarging text for people who have difficulty reading print.
Eye-Pal ROL (Read Out Loud)
A lightweight, portable, battery-powered scanner and reader that comes with a pair of headphones that easily plug into the front of the device for privacy. The ergonomic wheels and tactile controls are intuitively arranged for ease of use. Compatible with Braille display for reading a book or menu in a restaurant or filling out a form at the doctor’s office. Includes AudioMinder technology, which allows users to set alarms and record appointment reminders.
Eye-Pal Vision
A fast, accurate, and easy-to-use scanning and reading device that connects to a monitor or TV to display text in high-contrast, large font so the user can read along with the content. It can be used to scan a printed page, pill bottle, prescription card, or newspaper. Motion detection automatically detects when a new page is placed under the camera.
iMax for Mac
Screen magnification and screen reader software for Mac users. Provides screen magnification, outline enhancement and pointer customization, and screen reading with high-quality speech output. In addition to voice-to-text conversion, such as Acapela’s Infovox iVox, it features automatic language identification in screen reader mode and GhostReader, a document reader. GhostReader contains shortcuts for quick and easy access to text, and the user can listen to documents including file types such as Text, Word, HTML, PDF, ODT, or RTF. It also allows the user to save texts as MP3 files for playback in iTunes, downloading to iPod, iPad, or burning to CD.
JAWS (Job Access with Speech) for Windows (Professional)
A screen reader that provides speech and Braille output for most popular computer programs. It works with Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Firefox and many others. It has two multilingual synthesizers: Eloquence and Vocalizer Expressive; a conversational installation; built-in free DAISY and Player, as well as a complete set of basic tutorials in DAISY format.
JAWS (Job Access with Speech) for Windows (standard)
A screen reader that provides speech and Braille output for most popular computer programs. It works with Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Firefox and many others. It has two multilingual synthesizers: Eloquence and Vocalizer Expressive; a conversational installation; built-in free DAISY and Player, as well as a complete set of basic tutorials in DAISY format. Supports Windows® 8.1 and Windows 10, including touch screens and gestures, and supports MathML content presented in Internet Explorer.
NVDA (non-visual desktop access)
An open-source Windows screen reader program. It uses the eSpeak speech synthesizer and the SAPI 4 and SAPI 5 synthesizers.
Orca
Free, an open source screen reader for the GNOME desktop. It works with OpenOffice, Firefox, the Java platform and other programs.
Speakup is a screen reader program
is a screen reader for the Linux operating system. Allows users to interact with programs and the GNU/Linux operating system by providing audio feedback from the console using a speech synthesizer and navigate the screen using typical screen view functions such as “say word”, “say line”, “announce cursor position”, etc. Licensed under the GPL, GNU General Public License.
