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1. APPLEWORKS COMPANION --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 4/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- AppleWorks Companion is a utility program that adds speech output and screen review to AppleWorks software for users who are blind or have low vision. The user types in text or data in the usual fashion but the Companion routes the output to the Slotbuster or DoubleTalk speech synthesizer (extra). The user can review different sections of text (letters, lines, paragraphs) using the commands programmed into the Companion....[More Information]
   
   
2. ARTIC VISION --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Artic Vision (Articulate Vision) is a software package that processes screen output and keyboard input into speech. In the Ap-Track mode, most speech output is automatic and follows the application program. All review and reading functions are instantly accessible from Ap-Track and can be invoked from the home row of keys. Users may reassign most of the Artic Vision commands to keystrokes of their choice. Additional featu...[More Information]
   
   
3. ARTIC WINVISION 2 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 5/1999) REPLACED BY WINVISION 97 (SEE SEPARATE ENTRY). RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- WinVision 2 is a voice output screen review program designed to provide natural operation and freehand mouse reviewing for individuals who are blind or have low vision. WinVision 2 has all the functions of the original WinVision such as, ultra fast speech response which eliminates any delays as you move across the screen; automatic and manual screen reading; interactive free...[More Information]
   
   
4. ASAP: AUTOMATIC SCREEN ACCESS PROGRAM --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- ASAP: Automatic Screen Access Program is a voice output screen reader program designed to provide speech access to DOS-based software applications for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The program employs intelligent analysis to decide what part of the screen catches a sighted user's eye and then announces that material automatically. It focuses automatically on light bars, cursors, and pop-up windows in ord...[More Information]
   
   
5. ASAW: AUTOMATIC SCREEN ACCESS FOR WINDOWS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- ASAW: Automatic Screen Access for Windows is a screen reader program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This program announces text in sync with the application in use. It analyzes on-screen text and activity to determine what should be spoken. This program utilizws the numeric keypad at the end of a standard computer keyboard to review text already shown. The review screen keys are intend...[More Information]
   
   
6. BUSINESS VISION --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 09/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Business Vision is a voice output screen reader program that contains all the features of Artic Vision (see separate entry) plus additional features for use with spreadsheet programs for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Features include: speech access to matrix entries, cell definitions, row and column titles, and menu entries; ten user-definable Smart Zones for direct screen monitoring, with twenty control...[More Information]
   
   
7. CAST EREADER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The CAST eReader is a voice output web browser and screen reading program designed for use by individuals with visual, reading, and learning disabilities. The eReader adds spoken voice, visual highlighting, document navigation, or page navigation to any electronic text, including the World Wide Web and the Internet, word processors, scanned text, or typed text. Standard features include selection of volume, speed, and p...[More Information]
   
   
8. ECHO II WITH TEXTALKER (MODEL 1-07212-00) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/2012) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Echo II with Textalker, model 1-07212-00, is a speech synthesizer designed to allow many public domain and noncopy protected programs to talk for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Pitch, volume, rate of speech, amount of punctuation spoken, and other characteristics of the speech can be controlled from the keyboard. The Textalker software features a screen Review mode that supports columns and may be entered...[More Information]
   
   
9. ECHO II WITH TEXTALKER-GS (MODEL 1-07213-00) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/2012) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Echo II with Textalker-GS, model 1-07213-00, is a speech synthesizer designed to provide voice output capablity for most programs that are text based for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Features include Quick Review, a means by which you can review the screen without actually going into review mode. Textalker-GS comes on two 3.5 inch disks, one containing the program, the other the documentation. Docum...[More Information]
   
   
10. ENABLE READER PROFESSIONAL SPEECH SYSTEM --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Enable Reader Professional Speech System (formerly called Speech Enable) is a program that provides voice output of the information on the computer screen. The program is designed to be transparent, allowing it to be used with standard applications software. The user can control the amount of text read back, and the way in which it is read back. A compatible speech synthesizer is required to use the program. The program i...[More Information]
    
    
11. FLIPPER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified December 2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Flipper is a voice-output screen access program. The program reads back the contents of the computer screen via a speech synthesizer. Flipper works while the user is running another program, allowing access to standard applications software. The user can select what portion of the screen is read back by typing in certain keys on the keyboard. Flipper will also announce the position of the cursor on the screen, and...[More Information]
    
    
12. FREEDOM 1 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified December 2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Freedom 1 is a transparent talking screen review program for the IBM-PC and its compatibles. Tilde key is used to switch from the applications ( actual program) mode to the review (screen reading) mode. Once in the review mode, the user can use single keys to execute a number of commands, including character, word, line, and screen reading; silent cursor movement; reverse reading; and placement and seeking of text...[More Information]
    
    
13. HANDICHAT AND HANDICHAT DELUXE --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 11/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- HandiCHAT is a voice output program and screen review program designed for individuals with limited or no speech that may be run simultaneously with application programs. Two modes of operation are available. The first permits the user to use a pop-up window to enter text that is then immediately spoken (and not saved). The window may be defined as having between six and twenty lines. The other mode is used to speak som...[More Information]
    
    
14. IBM SCREEN READER/2 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 11/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The IBM Screen Reader/2 is a voice output program capable of converting screen information to speech to make IBM's Graphical User Interface (GUI) available to persons who are blind or who have visual disabilities. Screen Reader/2 is designed to run with OS/2 Version 2 in all sessions. The Autospeak function monitors the screen and provides voice output of all OS/2 screen information, including messages. A dedicated 18-k...[More Information]
    
    
15. IBM SCREEN READER/DOS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 11/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The IBM Screen Reader/DOS is a voice output screen review program designed to enable people who are blind or have visual disabilities to hear the words on a display screen using a speech synthesizer. This product is also being effectively used with individuals who have a reading dysfunction. The Autospeak function monitors the screen and alerts the user when changes, such as status or error messages, occur. A dedicated ...[More Information]
    
    
16. ISOS (INTERACTIVE SPEECH OPERATING SYSTEM) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified December 2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Isos is a program that reads the contents of a screen via a speech synthesizer. The program is designed to be transparent, providing access to standard computer software. A set of generalized tools permit the use of the same types of screen review commands to be issued with different types of programs (word processors, spread sheets, telecommunication programs, etc.). Other features include: on-line documentation,...[More Information]
    
    
17. JAWS SCREENREADER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 2/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- JAWS (Job Access with Speech) Screenreader is a screenreading program that gives users voice output access to computer programs. The program works with most speech synthesizers. Features include dual cursor design, macro keys, audible and visible Lotus 1-2-3-style menus, ability to use the keypad for single handed operation, windows for selective screen reading, screen enhancements to recognize monochrome or color, varia...[More Information]
    
    
18. KEYSTONE KEYREADER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/2007) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- KeyStone KeyReader is a voice output screen reader program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. This program is a typing-only version of KeyStone ScreenSpeaker (see separate entry) and enables users to create documents without relying on the computer monitor. Users can hear their work being spoken back while the text is being typed. Any mistakes can be found and corr...[More Information]
    
    
19. KEYSTONE LITE --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/2007) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Keystone Lite is a voice output screen reader program designed for use by individuals with low vision or learning disabilities. It provides text-to-speech output using an integrated synthesizer, speaking out all Windows features for most application programs, such as pull-down menus, dialogue box items, document text, and list boxes. The screen reader can be used with DragonDictate speech recognition software (not inclu...[More Information]
    
    
20. LINKTALK VERSION 1.0 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- LINKTALK Version 1.0 is a voice output screen review and large print program with Braille display that is compatible with the DOS file manager. This program has the ability to automatically read directory, file, and list information without the need for screen review. LINKTALK Version 1.0 has a prominent menu, status line, and built-in help screen always available for assistance in file management and takes the guesswor...[More Information]
    
    
21. LISTEN KWIC PROGRAM --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Listen Kwic is a voice output program that runs with PC Speak to provide improved productivity for visually impaired users. It is a series of tools to provide quick information to the user. Provides menu of PC Speak review mode functions, in an interactive mode, plus other features such as: keyboard macros, user can define a single key stroke to send strings of commands or data to the voice synthesizer or as if it had been typed from the ...[More Information]
    
    
22. MASTER TALKER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Master Talker is a program that adds voice output to Sliwa Enterprises' line of educational software for the Apple II family. Master Talker is loaded before the other software product, and modifies it so that it can be used by someone who cannot see the screen. Text can be spoken by the letter or by the word, and speech can be sped up, slowed down, interrupted, and increased or decreased in volume by the user. Master Talk...[More Information]
    
    
23. MASTER TALKER --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Voice output program. Pre-boot disk allows all of SEI's educational products to talk. Features include access to over 60 SEI educational and enrichment disks; multiple choice formats; demonstration files; utilities to help other non-SEI disks to talk; keyboard adjustable voice for fast, slow, quieter, louder, word or letter pronouncing mode; menu driven with repeatable cues....[More Information]
    
    
24. MONOLOGUE DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. ---...[More Information]
    
    
25. OPTACON PC DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Optacon PC is a hardware and software accessory for the Optacon 2 (see entry) which provides tactile access to the screen of IBM PC or PS/2 computers. The Optacon PC uses a mouse (included) to move around the screen and select the area to be displayed on the Optacon. The user may switch between the Optacon camera for reading print and the Optacon PC for reading the computer screen without changing lenses on the Optacon. Inf...[More Information]
    
    
26. OUTSPOKEN FOR MACINTOSH --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 3/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- OutSPOKEN is a voice output screen reader program designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The program provides voice output access to text-based Macintosh software, such as word processors, web browsers, e-mail programs, databases, installers, spreadsheets, and accounting packages. Commands are intuitive and can be entered using the numeric keypad or the keyboard. The talking interface announces virtu...[More Information]
    
    
27. OUTSPOKEN FOR WINDOWS ENSEMBLE --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 3/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- OutSPOKEN for Windows Ensemble is a screen reader program designed to support braille output for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Users of this program can choose to have braille output accompanied by speech output, but the program also allows users to work effectively in braille without needing speech. Users can select how output should appear on a refreshable braille display by choosing Grade two or Grade ...[More Information]
    
    
28. OUTSPOKEN FOR WINDOWS SOLO --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 3/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- OutSPOKEN for Windows Solo is a voice output screen reader program designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is designed to make popular office applications, including Microsoft Office 2000 and 97, Outlook 98, Netscape, Internet Explorer, Eudora Pro and Lite, and other Windows applications, accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision. Speech output can be customized for any application ...[More Information]
    
    
29. PC SPEAK --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Text to speech system, or voice output. Coupled with user supplied text to speech synthesizer, program replaces visual display by spoken version of almost all standard software packages. Provides access to peripherals that support the IBM PC. Text is spoken when entered or using cursor control keys user can review or scan text. User can program alternative pronunciation. Can be used with programming languages such as Basic and Pascal and ...[More Information]
    
    
30. PC VOICE --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- PC Voice is a program that speaks the contents of the computer screen via a speech synthesizer (extra). The speech follows the standard cursor, speaking the text that it moves across. The user may move the segment to be reviewed around the screen using the standard cursor keys. The area being reviewed is always displayed in reverse video. Custom pronunciations of words and abbreviations are definable. All 255 IBM cha...[More Information]
    
    
31. POWERAMA --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 3/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE --- Powerama is a large print and voice output screen review program designed to provide enlarged screen images along with digitized speech identification of screen activity for persons who are blind or have low vision. The program integrates the features of Panorama and SlimWare Bridge (see separate entries). The large print display and voice output work together, so that text is displayed and read aloud simultaneously. The ...[More Information]
    
    
32. PROTALK (VERSION 3.0) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- PROTALK Version 3.0 is a voice output screen reader program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. PROTALK version 3.0 applies real time multitasking and artificial intelligence to screen reading. Text and data can be entered in the transparent Review mode without freezing time- dependent application functions like auto save, disk compression, file printing from disk, file transfer, network ac...[More Information]
    
    
33. PROTALK32 FOR WINDOWS 3.1 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 8/2003) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Protalk32 For Windows 3.1 is a screen-reading program for individuals who are blind or have low vision. It simultaneously monitors cursor positions, input from the keyboard or a mouse, computing related to the processing of user applications and Microsoft Windows overall supervisory program operations. The software tracks the windows, icons, tools, objects, user text and user data in every application run on Windows. It ...[More Information]
    
    
34. PROTERM TALKING TERMINAL --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- ProTERM Talking Terminal is a machine language program that sends and receives text or programs to other computers via LAN, telephone and modem or other access devices. The program allows any text that appears on the screen to be spoken, including data transfered to the user's computer from another. Files created on a computer with ProTERM in operation can also be transferred to another system transparently. ProTERM ca...[More Information]
    
    
35. PROVOX VERSION 4 DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- PROVOX Version 4 is a voice output screen access program designed to give the computer user control of voice output. The program recognizes and spells Amateur Radio call signs; supports JAWS-style dedicated numeric keypad review, dual mode direct and review operation, and 3-D subscreens (rows by columns by attributes). PROVOX has one or two Auto Alert (hot zone) subscreens, and up to four Auto Ignore (dead zone) subscreens....[More Information]
    
    
36. RALPH THE READER DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Ralph the Reader is a speech output "browsing" program for ASCII textfiles, and files created with Word Perfect or WordStar. Control features allow the text to be read one screen at a time, the beginning or end of the file to be located, a backwards or forwards search for any string of characters (including control and extended ASCII characters) to be performed. The top three lines of the screen display information about th...[More Information]
    
    
37. READPLEASE NATURAL VOICES --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 03/2009) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- ReadPlease Natural Voices is a screen reader and large print program designed for use by individuals with low vision. It has most of the features of ReadPlease Plus (see separate entry) but comes with two AT&T Natural Voices, Mike and Crystal, as well as two Microsoft voices, Mike and Mary. The user manages the program by clicking on VCR-type controls (play, pause, stop, fast forward, backward) that appear on-screen. Th...[More Information]
    
    
38. SAY IT (MODEL C3490) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/94) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Voice output program for the Apple IIe designed for low vision, learning disabled or nonverbal individuals. Single switch operation. Vocalized sentences with blanks in appropriate spots (e.g., My name is.) are scanned at adjustable rate. User selects desired sentence and options for filling in the blank. Sentences may be modified. Requires Echo+....[More Information]
    
    
39. SAYIT FOR TYPE N TALK --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Sayit adds a 'say' command and four different voice output modes to TRS- 80 BASIC so that any program can be given statements to speak any desired message. Speech modes: Type n Talk text-to-speech, soundspelling, modified IPA, and talking keyboard. All speech modes can be used concurrently in any combination. All printing ASCII characters can be pronounced with soundspelling. Modified IPA can be used for foreign languages. Applications: s...[More Information]
    
    
40. SCAT (SCREEN ARTICULATOR) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 4/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. ---SCAT is a program designed to be used with RC System's Slotbuster multifunction card or DoubleTalk card. It enables a visually impaired Apple user to gain access to many unprotected programs, through automatic synthesized speech feedback and built-in screen review features. It is compatible with Braille Edit, BEX, ProWords, ProTerm, APH programs, GW Micro programs, Applesoft, Integer Basic, and others. In Echo/Textalker e...[More Information]
    
    
41. SCREEN READER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/2007) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Screen Reader is a voice output screen reader program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This voice output screen reader program has a simple interface, making it easy to learn and use. It can be customized using Visual Basic scripting language. This program can speak words or letters as they are typed, and it can read documents, e-mail, web pages, contextual help information, and some...[More Information]
    
    
42. SCREEN TALK (MODEL S1200) --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Voice output screen reading program for IBM PC and PC XT, Compaq, Zenith, Tandy, AT&T and other PC compatibles. Information displayed on screen is simultaneously spoken. Displayed information can be reviewed letter by letter, word by word, line by line. Built in phonetic dictionary. Adjustable speech rate. Compatible speech synthesizers include Echo, Votrax's, Dectalk, Intex. System requirements include 128K RAM, 5.25 inch disk drive, vid...[More Information]
    
    
43. SCREENPOWER FOR WINDOWS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 7/2000) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- ScreenPower for Windows (SPWin) is a screen reader program designed to enable individuals who are blind or have low vision to navigate graphically oriented screens using speech or a braille display. It allows blind computer users to access application programs running under Microsoft Windows. SPWin supports both braille and speech access devices including speech synthesizers compatible with the SSIL Standard, as well as...[More Information]
    
    
44. SIMPLY TALKER 98 & SIMPLY TALKER 2000 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 06/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE --- Simply Talker 98 & Simply Talker 2000 are voice output screen reader programs designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This voice output program reads many Microsoft compatible applications. Supported software includes Eudora 3.0x, Microsoft Word 97 and 2000, Microsoft Access 2000, Microsoft NetMeeting, OmniPage Lite, Microsoft Fax, Windows Desktop, Notepad, Wordpad, and Winzip 7.0. The program a...[More Information]
    
    
45. SMOOTHTALKER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 4/2001) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Smooth Talker is a stand-alone text-to-speech synthesizer that can read out loud most of the material in documents produced by word processing and spreadsheet documents. It does not, however, operate at the same time as any of these programs. SmoothTalker provides capabilities for either male or female voices and has intonation rules based on sentence structure. SmoothTalker uses the computer's speaker and does not requ...[More Information]
    
    
46. SOFT VERT --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 7/2000) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Soft Vert is a voice output computer terminal program designed to provide all the features of the Vert software (see separate entry) in a package to be used at work, in the classroom, entry-level jobs, or as a second system for home or travel. The program works in conjunction with a speech synthesizer (not included) to provide spoken output of the material that appears on the computer screen. In the edit mode, each lett...[More Information]
    
    
47. SONIX TOOL BOX --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Vocabulary management program for voice output module. Speech utility package for use with Synphonix 200 Speech Synthesizer. For IBM PC/XT/AT/ JR and compatible units. Management program allows user the ability to manipulate voice output. Files may be reorganized at any stage in vocabulary development. Users may increase or decrease size of existing lexicon, add or delete lexicon title table, remove empty VOCs ( subfiles)...[More Information]
    
    
48. SOUNDPROOF --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- SoundProof is a screen reader program designed for individuals with learning disabilities. The program works with a speech synthesizer to "read" text as it is being typed in an MS-DOS based application. This verification is useful in instantly identifying writing errors. SoundProof also highlights each word as it is simultaneously spoken. This multi-modal visual/auditory feedback is designed to improve independence in r...[More Information]
    
    
49. SPEX --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 3/2001) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- SPEX is a software program that works in conjunction with BEX 3.0 or 3.1 (see separate entry) to provide screen review capability with serial voice synthesizers. SPEX manages the flow of characters from the Apple to improve the voicing characteristics; for example, when the user presses a left or right arrow key, SPEX announces the character the cursor has landed on. SPEX permits screen review via a series of commands. A...[More Information]
    
    
50. TALKING TERMEXEC --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Talking TermExec is a screen voice output package for Apple computers which provides voice as well as screen output of information. A special buffer zone allows the user to continue operation of a computer program ahead of voice output. The speech can catch up with the screen output by utilizing the same mechanism that TermExec employs to perform simultaneous echo printing with a slow printer. The program requires an Echo II speech synthe...[More Information]
    
    
51. TELEVOX --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified December 2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. ---Televox is a speech synthesizer and screen reading program designed to handle French language materials. The Edivox Voice Editor (included) will pronounce screen information (including text equivalents of symbols--"$" is pronounced "dollar") and text being entered. If the cursor is moved, Edivox will give information on the type of character that is being passed--letter, number, symbol, space, or blank line. The nu...[More Information]
    
    
52. TEXT TALKER. --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Program turns an ordinary Apple II computer into a full-function computer with voice output. Requires the Street Electronics Echo II Voice Synthesizer. Everything that appears on the screen is spoken via a text-to-speech routine. The user can move cursor around on the screen and have words, letters, or lines read-off while in the midst of another (standard, unmodified) program. Options include key-echoing, word or letter pronunciation, pr...[More Information]
    
    
53. TEXT TO SPEECH (MODEL 65) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Real time text to speech translation program for the SSi 263 synthesizer. Translates unrestricted English text either generated by program or by keyboard input directly into voice output. Compatible with SONIX 65 Speech Operating System and Phonetic Speech Editor. Accessed through BASIC or other languages. Requires small amount of memory. Includes user defined exception tables to override default pronunciation rules. Comp...[More Information]
    
    
54. TEXTALKER (MODEL D-89570-00) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Textalker, model D-89570-00, is a voice output screen review program designed to allow many public domain programs to talk for indivduals who are blind or have low vision. This version, adapted by the American Printing House for the Blind, adds new features designed to improve access by speech. The program provides speech output of text displayed on the computer screen, allowing access to standard software programs for ...[More Information]
    
    
55. TEXTALKER-GS (MODEL D-89751-00) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Textalker-GS, model D-89751-00, is a text-to-speech software program designed to provide voice output for compatible application programs when used with speech synthesis hardware for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Features include: speech access to text-based programs, including commercial programs such as AppleWorks, AppleWriter 2.1 and Quicken; Quick Review, for reviewing the screen without actually...[More Information]
    
    
56. TEXTASSIST --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 06/2008) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- TextAssist is a voice output screen reader program designed for use by individuals with low vision. It can be used to read e-mail, text documents, and chat room messages. To have text converted to speech, the user simply highlights the text to be spoken. The program does not read the full screen, but only the part that is highlighted. This voice output program is fully customizable, with several different voices that ca...[More Information]
    
    
57. TEXTHELP! SCREENREADER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/2009) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The TextHELP! ScreenReader is a screen reader program designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities or low vision. This text-to-speech program reads Windows menus, e-mail, documents, spreadsheet entries, and web pages. Optional animated characters enhance the experience. A toolbar provides five options: Speak selected text, highlight text to be read and click the icon to have text read, highlight text as it...[More Information]
    
    
58. TYPE & TALK --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 07/2009) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Type & Talk is a voice output word processor designed for use by individuals with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. This self-contained word processor application package offers speech feedback as the typing progresses in a choice of letter by letter, word by word, sentence by sentence, paragraph by paragraph, or by highlighted text block. Word by word speaking of highlighted text helps the user associate the w...[More Information]
    
    
59. ULTIMATE READER TEXT READING SOFTWARE --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Ultimate Reader Text Reading Software is a screen reading program designed for use by individuals with vision disabilities. This universally accessible software offers the user complete control over the way text is displayed and read. The software can take content from any source and combine it with powerful talking and reading software. Text may be highlighted and/or read by letter, word, line, etc. Reading voices and ...[More Information]
    
    
60. UXDOTS SCREEN READER FOR LINUX --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 01/2011) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- UXDOTS Screen Reader for Linux is a screen reader program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This screen reader program supports synthetic speech and braille output for programs running under the Linux operating system, including databases, Internet software, word processers, office packages, synthetic speech systems, and diverse programming languages. Features include cursor routing; soft...[More Information]
    
    
61. VERBAL OPERATING SYSTEM (VOS) 5.0 & VOS BASIC --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 6/95) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Verbal Operating System (VOS) 5.0 is a set of programs that provide voice output of screen information. The programs are a series of modules, each with a different function. The user may use only the modules desired. Nine modules provide screen navigation for reading selected portions of text, "help" information, programming of single- key macros (strings of characters up to 2,000 keystrokes long), text and/or color search...[More Information]
    
    
62. VERT PLUS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 7/2000) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Vert Plus is a voice output module program designed to provide voice output of the material displayed on the computer screen. This complete, ready-to-install package includes the Vert software (see separate entry), a speech synthesizer circuit board, headphones for private listening, an audio speaker, print and cassette user manual. OPTIONS: Available in German or Spanish. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM PC, XT, AT, or co...[More Information]
    
    
63. VIDEO-VOICE --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Video-Voice is a program that reads the contents of the computer screen via a speech synthesizer. The program is designed to be transparent, providing access to standard computer software. The user can run the application program as usual in "Edit" mode, or enter "Review" mode and hear the contents of the screen. Video-Voice also offers the option of issuing Review mode commands without having to switch to Review mode. The user can select...[More Information]
    
    
64. VIPINFONET --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 01/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- ...[More Information]
    
    
65. VIRGO --- DISCONTINUED (Verified 5/2004). REPLACED BY COBRA PRO. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Virgo is a braille and voice output screen reader program and screen magnification program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Users can select which sort of information they want to receive via the braille display or speech output or a magnified screen. The user can also choose to receive all information through just one type of output. There are two general access mo...[More Information]
    
    
66. VOCAL-EYES --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Vocal-Eyes is a voice output program package that processes screen and keyboard output from standard software programs, such as word processors, into speech for individuals who are blind or have low vision. It has autoloading capabilities where simply running a program will cause Vosal-Eyes to automatically load a new voice environment. The program offers 72 hot keys, 46 cursoring keys, 26 hyperactive windows, 20 standa...[More Information]
    
    
67. WINDOW BRIDGE 2000 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 3/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE --- Window Bridge 2000 is a screen reader program designed for persons who are blind or have low vision. Used with a voice synthesizer or a refreshable Braille display, it provides voice or Braille output for Windows and Windows applications. Window Bridge 2000 supports all video resolutions and a wide range of languages in both speech and Braille. It is compatible with most hardware synthesizers and refreshable Braille displ...[More Information]
    
    
68. WINDOWS MASTER DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Windows Master is a screen reader program designed to support braille and speech output for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This program converts icons, windows and other imaging displays into formats that can be read on a refreshable braille display or a speech synthesizer. You will know the status of all menu items, controls, which window is active and additional characteristics. You can search for specific ...[More Information]
    
    
69. WINVISION 97 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 09/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- WinVision 97 is a voice output screen reading program designed to provide computer and Internet access for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This program provides full support for Windows 95 and is optimized for Microsoft Office97, Internet Explorer (web browser), Active Accessibility, and other feature enhancements. WinVision 97 is designed to work proactively with Internet Explorer with a built-in Web curs...[More Information]
    
    
70. WINZOOM MAGNIFIER/READER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/2013) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. ---WinZoom Magnifier/Reader is a screen reader and screen magnification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This reading software enlarges what is on the computer screen from 1.5 to 36 times while smoothing the font and reducing glare. Other features include automatic alignment of text to fit the screen; color enhancement; cursor size and color enhancements and locator options; zoom scroll bars, and 100...[More Information]
    
    
71. WINZOOM USB MAGNIFIER/READER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/2013) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. ---WinZoom USB Magnifier/Reader is an accessibility software module designed for use by individuals with low vision. This portable module can be plugged into the USB port of any Windows-compatible computer to run WinZoom Magnifier/Reader (see separate record), a screen magnification and reader program which can magnify screens from 1.5 to 36 times. The software can be installed and run without administrative privileges, all...[More Information]
    
    
72. WIVOX --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 06/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- WiVox is a voice output screen review program designed to provide auditory reading of text entered into any Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98 application for individuals who have low vision, learning diabilities, head injury, mental retardation, or illiteracy. This program can be used with the computer's regular keyboard or any of the WiVIK 2 on screen keyboards (see separate entry). WiVox works by sending text in a d...[More Information]
    
    

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