Screen Readers
Due to the circumstances we are in with COVID-19, some screen reader companies are offering free services for students. Here are screen readers that we have found to be helpful.
Kurzweil
Kurzweil 3000 is an easy-to-use software platform that promotes independent learning—on any device. Embedded customizable tools for reading, taking notes, studying, writing, and test-taking support the full learning process, enabling students to comprehend and articulate new concepts more effectively.
Access Kurzweil Here
JAWS
Freedom Scientific provides software solutions for blind and low vision needs. Whether you are looking for a screen reader, like our world renowned JAWS software or a magnification software such as ZoomText, we have a variety of solutions to meet your specific needs. We are dedicated to providing the best software to provide accessibility tools for work and home.
Access JAWS here
NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
NVDA allows blind and vision impaired people to access and interact with the Windows operating system and many third party applications.
Please note: NVDA is only available for PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 and later
Natural Reader (Chrome Extension)
This Text-to-Speech Chrome Browser extension is always free.
Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader (Chrome and Firefox Extension)
Read Aloud is a Chrome and Firefox extension that uses text-to-speech technology to convert webpage text to audio. It works on a variety of websites, including news sites, blogs, fan fiction, publications, textbooks, school and class websites, online universities and course materials.