Screen Reading Software for Blind & Visually Impaired Computer Users

What is VoiceOver?
VoiceOver is a screen reader built into the operating system of all Apple OS X and iOS products that makes the machines accessible to blind and visually impaired users. VoiceOver reads text and app names aloud and provides audible cues to aid navigation.

Select & Speak Lets Chrome Users Listen to Any Website Text
Select and Speak is a free Chrome extension that reads user-selected web text aloud, providing persons with print disabilities a simple way to make online articles and other content immediately accessible.

From Cell Phone to iPhone
For Daniel Saynuk, who is blind, the iPhone is not only accessible, but an integral part of daily life, performing key functions and providing information -- from the correct time to currency identification -- where and when he needs them.

Bank Online with a Screen Reader
For persons who are blind or visually impaired, online banking with a screen reader is daunting. It doesn't need to be, but knowing how to navigate web pages using screen access software is essential.

Improve Screen Reading Skills With Free Hadley Online Courses
The Hadley School for the Blind offers free online courses to help students and aspiring professionals hone their screen reading, Internet, word processing, and Microsoft Excel skills.

WebAnywhere Lets Blind Users Browse Web From Any Computer
WebAnywhere is a free remote web screen reader that makes virtually any computer capable of sound accessible to users who are blind or visually impaired.

Make Talking Photos with Fotobabble
Digital photos are the most commonly shared form of online content. A visual impairment can make it difficult to use this popular medium to connect with others. Fotobabble offers a way to add audio captions to photos and share them instantly. This website and mobile app enable blind and visually impaired computer users to send, organize, and...