Reading with a Computer
Reading with Your Computer, Part 1: Optical Character Recognition
Optical character recognition is exactly that—computer software that “reads” written documents placed on a desktop scanner or under a specially designed digital camera and converts it into spoken text. OCR software allows you to read just about anything, from books and magazines to bills, bank statements and consumer catalogs. Adjustable font and color features also make it possible to track the print visually while listening.
Reading with Your Computer, Part 2: Screen Readers and Magnifiers
Screen reader or magnification software makes the computer usable even when you have difficulty seeing the screen. By converting most electronic information on a standard personal computer into enlarged or spoken text, the computer becomes a very useful tool even if you have little or no vision.