Snap & Read is an accessible toolbar that reads any text on-screen as it floats over any application. The simple one-button interface reads both accessible and inaccessible text aloud from Flash websites, Word docs, PDFs, web-based tests, images, and even dialog boxes.
Manufacturer: Don Johnston Incorporated
Demonstration: Yes
Loan: No
Scan a VOICEYE code at the top right corner of the printed material, it will then be opened automatically on your smartphone and the text can be read aloud with TTS (Text-to-Speech) software like on the iPhone or iPad (voiceover), or with TALKS or Mobile Speaks.
Manufacturer: VOICEYE, Inc.
Demonstration: Yes
Loan: Yes
VOICEYE is a voice output bar code reading program and video magnification program designed for use by people who are blind or have low vision and individuals with dyslexia and other reading disabilities. This application (or “app”) allows a person to use an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad or any Android device to read data from VOICEYE bar codes and to magnify text and other printed content. VOICEYE bar codes contain up to two pages of text, and when the user reads the bar code with the device’s camera, the device will display the document’s text and read the text of the document aloud using Apple Voiceover (see separate entry) or the Android text-to-speech feature. A data or internet connection to decode a VOICEYE code as the code itself stores the data. VOICEYE bar codes are created using the VOICEYE Maker for MS-Word or VOICEYE Maker for Adobe InDesign (see separate entries). VOICEYE labels can also be purchased and placed on documents or items. The first time that the user reads the label, he or she can record a short message describing the item to be identified. The message will be played when the label is subsequently read. To use the magnifier feature of the VOICEYE app, the user points the device’s camera at the content to be viewed, and the app will display the text or graphics. It offers six zoom levels and five high contrast viewing modes.
Manufacturer: VOICEYE, Inc.
Demonstration: Yes
Loan: No
Window-Eyes provides blind users access to Windows-based computers by speaking the contents of the computer’s screen. All applications, word processors, Internet, email are available to the blind user.
Manufacturer: GW Micro
Demonstration: Yes
Loan: No
ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is a fully integrated magnification and screen reading program that enlarges, enhances and reads aloud everything on the computer screen.
Manufacturer: Ai Squared
Demonstration: Yes
Loan: No
Designed for anyone who struggles to see the lettering on their keyboard, the ZoomText keyboard makes typing faster and easier than ever before. Each key and button label is easy to see, even in low light, thanks to its 36-point text and choice of high-contrast color schemes.
Manufacturer: Ai Squared
Demonstration: Yes
Loan: Yes