Screenreaders & browser audio for blind or visually impaired users

Created by FirstStop Design, Modified on Mon, 27 Apr 2020 at 09:35 PM by FirstStop Design

It is not difficult for a sighted person to imagine how being blind or visually impaired could make using a computer difficult. Just close your eyes and you will instantly experience that even processing text is impossible – or impossible without additional software at least.


Now a range of software is available that can help to make using a computer an easier, more enjoyable and more productive experience for blind or visually impaired users.


For in-depth insights on accessibility, here is a recommend the online course on Accessibility at the Interaction Design Foundation.


See the full article here >

(also lists 10 Free screen readers for blind or visually impaired users)


Other useful links/resources:


Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader

www.readaloud.app


Talkify: read any website aloud

www.talkify.net/multilingual-tts-service


Microsoft Word reads to you: How to use the Speak and Read Aloud commands

www.pcworld.com/article/3335677/microsoft-word-reads-to-you-how-to-use-the-speak-and-read-aloud-commands

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