Accessibility - Free Screen Readers Whether you use a PC or a Mac, or Linux, there is free Screen Reader that will enable you to use your computer, surf the Internet or both/ A summary of Screen Readers that are free include: NVDA NonVisual Desktop Access - Works on Windows (PC) - for Internet, Email and Documents Thunder - Works on Windows (PC); for Internet, Email and Documents VoiceOver - Works on Mac OSX (Apple) for Internet, Email and Documents Orca - Works on Linux; used for Internet, Email and Documents Firevox - Works on Windows (PC), Mac (Apple) and Linux; for browsing the Internet WebAnywhere - Works on Windows (PC), Mac (Apple) and Linux; for browsing the Internet SAToGO - Works on Windows (PC); for browsing the Internet See also: A chart for free screen readers made possible by Action for blind people (Part of RNIB group)
Assistive Technology: Resource Roundup An educator's and parent's guide to websites, blogs, articles, and videos that provide information and tools related to understanding, selecting, and assessing assistive technology and accessible instructional materials. Getting Started Whether low-tech, high-tech, or somewhere in between, assistive technology and related services play an important role in reducing barriers to learning for students with a variety of special needs and challenges. Listen to parent Jeanne Dwyer, as she discusses her experiences using technology to help her son build independence, in this video from the Maryland State Department of Education: For Educators For general information on assistive technology (AT) and accessible instructional materials (AIM), including relevant federal laws, the National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials at CAST provides a helpful outline. For Parents Back to Top Finding Assistive Technology Tips and Tools Need-specific Resources Sensory Impairments Cognitive Differences