Scan and Read Pro is an OCR and reading package that supports scanning of images and document reading. It comes bundled with a speech synthesizer, but will not interfere with screen readers. The program also magnifies text up to 400% and supports up to 12 different languages.
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Windows, Scanning and OCRScan and View is a program designed to turn a scanner and PC into a virtual CCTV. It allows users to scan items and zoom in several times directly. It is a low-cost alternative to purchasing a CCTV and can save desk-space. It can also be used to view image files such as GIF, JPEG, and Bitmap at a larger size.
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Windows, MagnificationGreatis Screen Beagle is a set of tools that include the following elements: magnifier, screenshot, measurer, and dropper.
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Windows, MagnificationScreen Loupe 2000 is a small utility that displays a magnified view of whatever is beneath the mouse cursor, much like a jeweller’s loupe. You can copy the contents of the Loupe window to the clipboard as well. The captured image can be pasted into any graphics program and most word processors. Screen Loupe’s main viewing window can be resized, and an option is included to lock the current view. It supports the use of multiple monitors.
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Windows, Adapted KeyboardsScreenDoors 2000 is an on-screen keyboard software for Windows. Instead of pushing keys on a real keyboard, simply point and click on a picture of a keyboard on your computer screen. ScreenDoors 2000 acts just like the real keyboard typing directly into any application. A list of predicted words actually guesses what you are typing to help speed entry. ScreenDoors support multiple languages and dwell functionality.
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Windows, OtherThe SmartPen Echo is a pen that has a built-in microphone. When recording a lecture and taking notes at the same time with its special paper, the written notes are linked to what was recorded at that time. The user can then listen to what was recorded by simply pressing the SmartPen against any written text. Recordings can be transferred to the computer through a USB connection. The SmartPen comes with its own software – Echo Desktop – that creates a digital version of the special paper the user writes own. The digital copies work just like the actual pages in that the user can listen to what was recorded by simply clicking on any written text.
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Windows, Alternative MiceThis software places a permanent ring around the pointer to assist individuals who have difficulty locating the mouse cursor due to a visual disability. This version introduces the option to vary the colour of the ring.
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Windows, Organization/ProductivitySpark Learner is software that allows the user to create mind maps which display how different ideas are linked. Spark Learner also offers a variety of images that can be used to make the maps even more visual. It can also read the maps aloud using text-to-speech. This software also features a spellchecker.
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Windows, Screen ReadingSpeakonia is a Text-To-Speech program that reads any given text aloud. The reading can be paused, resumed and exported to a wave file. Speakonia is able to fetch webpages through an internal browser and read them aloud for you.
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Windows, WritingSpell Catcher Plus is spellchecking software. It works with other software from its own window. Spell Catcher Plus also includes a dictionary and a thesaurus. This software also allows the user to associate text shortcuts (e.g., TGIF for “Thank God it’s Friday”) with frequently written text, making it faster to type. The software normally works in 9 languages, but additional ones can be bought for $10 each.
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