SOFTWARES FOR COMPUTER ASSISTANCE AND OTHER SOFTWARES
Scientific Calculation Software
1. Audio Graphing Calculator
The AGC provides the functionality of handheld scientific calculators commonly used in the classroom. Operating on a flexible Windows platform and augmented with audio and tactile feedback, the AGC provides an alternative for a handheld calculator, or for those seeking a more interactive interface.
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Screen Readers and Magnifiers
2. Supernova Screen Reader Magnifier
Supernova Reader Magnifier is unique in the access aid market because it combines magnification, speech and Braille output in a single program. This benefits both individuals and establishments alike, meeting a range of user requirements. It is many advanced options and features which are not available in Jaws.
3. Hal Screen Reader
HAL for Windows is a screen reader for visually impaired computer users. When loaded onto a PC it provides audible component, the voice that users will listen to, via the multimedia speakers of the computer. It can turn a standard PC into a talking PC.
4. Lunar/Lunar Plus Enhanced Screen Magnifier
Lunar is a Screen Magnifier. It allows visually impaired Computer users to adjust the appearance of the PC screen, magnifying upto 32 times (including menus and icons). It is very easy to use. 20 high contrast colour schemes are available; 6 magnification modes are available: whole screen, split screen, window, lens, auto lens and hooked areas. Lunar Plus is available with speech.
Book Readers
5. Cicero Text Reader
Cicero is software developed for blind and visually impaired individuals to offer access to read, edit and manage printed media by scanning it and converting it to digital information. This information is then read back to the user by the included software voice synthesizer or viewed through a customizable screen display.
Mobile Software
6. TALKS Mobile Software
This software enables a visually impaired mobile user to operate the mobile very effectively. It gives the audio output to the operations and makes it convenient to work with. There no requirement of any additional hardware. Also, a demo of the software for a month is available free of cost.
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Software for Conversion, Creation and Editing of Digital Talking Books (Daisy) from Dolphin Computer Access Ltd. U.K.
7. Easy Reader
The arrival of Digital talking books mean people with visual and print impairments can enjoy a multimedia learning environment. Through a combination of text, audio and images, learning can be immensely enriched. The software can be used by anyone with a visual or print impairment who need to navigate around complex learning material. Digital talking books can be enjoyed on a PC, without the need for a special hardware player.
8. Easy Producer
Easy Producer converts standard Word files into DAISY digital talking books (synchronised audio and text) that can be searched and navigated. Easy to use one-click operation instantly converts text into a DAISY DTB, no training required.
9. Easy Publisher
The premier tool for the creation of DAISY digital talking books (synchronised audio and text) that can be searched and navigated. The software can be used to create alternative formats. It allows the user to create a DAISY digital talking book in minutes.
10. Easy Converter
Easy Converter quickly creates Large Print, MP3, DAISY and Braille versions of learning materials that can either be scanned from paper, or input from Word, PDF, html or text files. It is designed for use in schools, colleges, universities, small or large companies and government organisations. EasyConverter is simple to use for those with no altformat creation experience, and is equally suited to experienced professionals looking for a single flexible high quality altformat creation tool to meet the needs of dyslexic, visually impaired and learning disabled students.
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