Free screen reader for blind people


For the blind, sight-based technology can sometimes be a stumbling block. Most computers, phones and gadgets are built around a visual interface.  But these things can be huge assets to blind people as well. You just need the right software. NVDA is one example. It's a free, open source screen reader.  It stands for NonVisual Desktop Access, and it reads aloud text and visual clues in a synthetic voice. It was created by two blind software programmers to help them use their computers.

Cost: Free
Link: nvda-project.org
System: Windows XP, Vista, 7


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