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Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Ready, Set, Read
Read-E is a text-to-speech program that reads Web pages, scanned documents and Word and PDF files. Much of the Windows screen is also read aloud, including dialogue boxes, list elements, folder text, tool tips, and title bars, as well as text pasted to the clipboard.
Developer Phil Teare reports positive feedback from users with vision loss, although Read-e is more specifically designed for people with print disabilities such as dyslexia. Large, colourful icons, text highlighting and enlarged fonts may make computer use easier for people with low vision.
Users can surf the Internet with Internet Explorer 5.5/6, or with Read-e's own Web browser. Phil Teare is currently working on a speech enabled install and for the program to read more Windows screen elements.
Recommended for use with Windows XP, Read-e is stable on Windows versions from Windows 98, with the exception of XP Tablet PC Edition. Flash demonstrations can be viewed at the Web site and a free trial is available for download. Read-e on CD costs US $45, including free e-mail support.
Developer Phil Teare reports positive feedback from users with vision loss, although Read-e is more specifically designed for people with print disabilities such as dyslexia. Large, colourful icons, text highlighting and enlarged fonts may make computer use easier for people with low vision.
Users can surf the Internet with Internet Explorer 5.5/6, or with Read-e's own Web browser. Phil Teare is currently working on a speech enabled install and for the program to read more Windows screen elements.
Recommended for use with Windows XP, Read-e is stable on Windows versions from Windows 98, with the exception of XP Tablet PC Edition. Flash demonstrations can be viewed at the Web site and a free trial is available for download. Read-e on CD costs US $45, including free e-mail support.
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