Computer programming now allows for those who’re vision impaired to have their emails read to them. Computers also facilitate messages written and sent without need of the keyboard/pad; inquiries answered; and books, newspapers, publications and documents read aloud. The program is downloadable to your PC, laptop or smart phone. It can also help the budding new writer to create their own content without ever touching a keypad.
SpeakEasy media system is one of the many programs created to make communicating easier. This program is useful not only for those who are vision impaired but also for those who suffer from carpal tunnel, or are busy multi-tasking. It can access many of the online features you’ve come to depend upon to provide you with up-to-the minute information on traffic, weather, news and so much more. The system lets you know when you’ve received that long awaited email and even reads it to you.
Talking Toolbox
You don’t have to be blind or rich to enjoy the new talking software programs. Talking Toolbox is a new copy written software program which turns your ordinary PC or lap top into a talking machine. This tool can help people who are vision impaired review and answer email, word documents, their address book, calendar, their calculator, alarm, clock and many of their favorite websites.
The MarvelSoft Programs
The MarvelSoft website also boasts a highly popular software program called Talking Typing Teacher, to help the blind learn to navigate and excel at the keyboard. These programs and others such as, TypeAbility are very reasonably priced and will enable your visually impaired friend or family member to become a computer whiz in no time! There is no reason why someone who is visually impaired should not have full access to the many features that a sighted individual has.
Freesr free speech recognition software
All you need is your voice to control your computer and any microphone. There is no need for an expensive microphone and if your laptop has one built in, that will work fine. A headset for Skype is also compatible. Speak into your computer to perform all your computer tasks. The program is personalized and tailored to meet the exact needs of the individual. The more it’s used, the better it works at recognizing your personal speech patterns. Constantly editing will be thing of the past. Voice commands can be made from any program, window or website and is simple to operate.
Push-to-talk
Freesr also supports the program Push-to-talk. With a designated key on your keypad used as the Push-to-talk button, you now have better control of the microphone. Push to talk, then release the button to stop. Freesr is also compatible with the program, Dragon Naturally Speaking Premium/Professional, allowing Dragon Naturally Speaking users to access the push-to-talk feature.
Disability does not have to be inability
With new software programs and technology being created daily, these new features have to be seen or tried to be believed. Have you or anyone you know used any of these helpful tools? Please let us know.
This is a guest post contribution by James Jorner.