A software application used by people with a vision impairment, that converts on-screen text into digitally generated speech.
A program that reads out a computer display for visually impaired people or those who do not have access to a monitor. A screen reader can be used with other equipment to produce a Braille or voice output. Some screen readers can be customised by the user to help with the navigation of a website. For example, the screen reader might be set to read out only the links on a page.
a bit of software that some people with visual impairments use in order to access the text of a web page
a computer application that converts text to synthesized speech or to Braille (read with an auxiliary Braille display)
a device (similar to a talking book) which enables the blind to access the text on a web site
a memory resident program that uses a text to speech synthesizer to relay information about what is appearing on the screen
a piece of software that "reads" the contents of a screen to someone who cannot see it
a program that is loaded into the computer's memory that reads the text displayed on the screen
a software application that converts text, graphics, and other aspects of a computer interface into spoken words (by text-to-speech) and/or Braille
a software application that enables people with severe visual impairments to use a computer
a software application that identifies and interprets what is being displayed on the computer screen
a software device that verbally dictates the contents of the computer screen
a software program that allows a blind person to read text on the screen and identify some graphics like buttons on a toolbar or icons on the Desktop
a software program that blind and low-vision Web users can employ to read Web pages aloud
a software program that reads the contents of the screen aloud to a user
a software program that reads the text on a computer screen aloud to a user
a software program that uses a synthetic voice to read a computer screen out loud
a software program that uses synthesized speech to "speak" graphics and text out loud
a software that works together with a speech synthesizer to read aloud everything contained on a computer screen, including icons, menus, text, punctuation, and control buttons
a special computer program which is installed on your home or work PC
a type of software that reads what appears on the computer
a Web Browser that reads Web sites out loud so as to make them accessible to visually disabled users
a Web browser that reads Websites out loud, thereby making them accessible to visually disabled users
A software program used with a speech synthesizer to properly interpret and read text.
Meaning Software for the visually impaired that reads the contents of a computer screen, converting the text to speech. Read more about 'Screen Reader'...
A text-to-speech software program that speaks the text content of a computer display.
Software programme used most commonly by people with visual impairments to read web pages aloud. Screen readers typically can't read text within graphics, hence the need for alt-tags which many screen readers do recognise.
Software that lets blind users access computer screens and web pages. Screen readers read out the text, or text equivalent, on computer screens and web pages. Popular screen readers are JAWS and Window Eyes.
Software that reads the content of a computer screen aloud. Screen readers can only interpret text content, so all graphic and multimedia must have alternative text descriptions using ALT text, captions, transcripts, or other methods.
Software packages that convert the text on the screen into synthesized spoken words, used by computer users who cannot see at all.
A program which speaks the contents of the computer's screen via a speech synthesizer. Such a program is usually also equipped with a system that allows the user to "navigate," or find his or her way around the screen, without the necessity of seeing the screen.
A device used by the visually impaired to convert written text on a computer monitor to spoken words.
Software that converts from text into synthesised speech the output of desktop applications such as web browsers and word processing applications.
Any software that speaks text on the screen, for use by individuals who are visually impaired.
Also called Voice Output Technology. Hardware and software produce synthesized voice output for text displayed on the computer screen, as well as for keystrokes entered on the keyboard. Examples of product names: JAWS for Windows by Henter-Joyce Inc., OutSpoken for Macintosh from ALVA Access Group Inc., Screen Reader 2 by IBM.
A program that runs alongside your other programs and reads what is on the screen using a synthetic computer voice. If a user uses a braille display it can also "read" to the braille display.
Computer software that reads aloud text on the screen. Often used by individuals who are visually impaired.
A computer software program that uses synthesized speech technology to speak the information being displayed on a computer monitor. Key combinations provide access to reading, navigational, and system controls for individuals with visual, learning, and other impairments.
A screen reader interprets content into a different format, e.g. speech or electronic Braille.
A software program for visually impaired people that reads Web page content.
Software used to echo text on a computer screen to audio output, often used by people who are blind, with visual impairments, or with learning disabilities.
A program that audibly reads the text on a computer screen that provides access to a web site for a person with visual or specific learning disabilities.
software that reads text on a computer screen using a speech synthesizer. This allows individuals with visual impairments or other print disabilities to access text on the computer screen.
An application used by people who are blind or who have low vision. It builds an off-screen model of windows, menus, dialog boxes, and objects on the screen. Users can scan this representation, which is read aloud via text-to-speech output. They can then randomly access menus, data entry fields, and other screen objects. Keyboards, not mice, are typically used with screen readers; it is possible to move the mouse around the screen and have the names of objects read aloud, but that is an error-prone and time-consuming method of finding information.
A text-to-speech system intended for use by computer users who are blind or have low vision that speaks the text content of a computer display using a speech synthesizer.
software for the visually impaired that reads aloud information on a computer monitor using a speech synthesizer.
Computer software that translates a graphical interface (information is displayed as icons or small pictures as in the Windows or Mac operating system) into text forms which can be read aloud to the user via synthesized speech or read with Braille displays. Return
a software/hardware system that allows a person with a visual or print impairment to attain access to printed material on a computer screen. Output for the user can be both tactile and/or auditory.
A particular form of accessibility device that reads text from the screen for users with visual impairments.
A piece of software which reads the contents of a web page aloud. Commonly used by people with sight problems which prevent them being able to see or use a computer screen.
a computer program that reads the screen to a user. It can be used to surf the Web, write a spreadsheet or document, or just to read pages. It is closely related to Voice Output
A software program that translates text on a Web page into audio output; typically used by individuals with vision impairment.
A small program that allows the text on a web page to be read out so that a visually impaired user can fully appreciate the web site.
Software which will ‘read’ areas of the screen, menus etc, outputting synthesized speech. Especially useful for pupils with visual impairments, but requires good cognitive skills and training.
A screen reader is a software application that reads text displayed on the screen. Normally used by vision impaired users.
A screen reader is a software application that attempts to identify and interpret what is being displayed on the screen. This interpretation is then represented to the user with text-to-speech, sound icons, or a braille output. Screen readers are a form of assistive technology (AT) potentially useful to people who are blind, visually impaired, or learning disabled, often in combination with other AT such as screen magnifiers.