Screenreaders & browser audio for blind or visually impaired users

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.

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(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