![]() ![]() So, I want to show people how to have technology which can help them without it costing a fortune. My Soap Box I’m outraged by the high price of specialized technology for people with disabilities, and frustrated because government agencies, at least the ones I know about, frequently recommend the most expensive of all the available options. If you have questions, use the contact me link, and I’ll try to help you find free apps which will work for your needs. I’ve tried hundreds of apps so you don’t have to. Please read on to learn about free or almost free software which will cover all your needs, no matter what your special situation might be. If you need a document reading solution, their OpenBook is another $1000. This one, three or five year at a time is also available for ZoomText. I just read that Freedom Scientific, the makers of JAWS now has an annual license for $95 per year, but only for the home version. ![]() JAWS is now $1000 and you must pay a yearly maintenance fee. Amazon Fire tablets have a nice screenreader built into the system, even on their cheapest tablets. I still prefer NVDA for Windows, also free, but either will be what you need. Windows 10 Narrator is finally a fully useful screenreader, built in to Window and free. It works well and is much like Outlook, but is free. Thunderbird mail reader is a good example. Don’t pirate software, use free stuff instead you’ll get everything you need without paying anything, unless you choose to donate. ![]()
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