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	Solutions for Visually Impaired For people who are blind or visually impaired, assistive software and stand-alone reading machines provide the tools to function independently and productively. Our software solutions are categorized as follows: Low Vision Software Solutions Kurzweil 1000- converts printed word to speech Zoom Text Magnifier ZoomText Magnifier/Reader- screen reader that magnifies text and converts to speech Lunar - Just magnification Lunar Plus - includes speach Software Solutions for Blind Users JAWS - Screen reader that converts text to speech HAL - Screen reader that converts text to speech SuperNova - combination of HAL and Lunar for total solution CCTV / Video Magnifying Machines - these machines enlarge print for people with low vision. Desktop CCTV / Video Magnification Systems Portable Video Magnification Systems Low Vision Reading Machines Guerilla Technologies - Extreme Readers Kurzweil KNFB Reader Victor Reader Stream SARA by Freedom Scientific

Kurzweil 1000




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	Description

	Benefit: Converts written text to spoken words Age / Grade Level: All ages Computer System: Windows Training Availability: Yes (click here for more details) The Kurzweil 1000 is reading software for people who are blind or have low vision. How it Works: This software works in conjunction with a flatbed scanner and synthetic speech to convert the printed work into speech. With Kurzweil 1000, you have your choice of either DecTalk Speech synthesizer, which comes with 9 voices and Jennifer, and reads at a maximum words per minute of 550; or FlexTalk Speech synthesizer, which comes with 14 voices and Jennifer, and reads at a maximum words per minute of 390. Features & Benefits Scan and recognize text while reading or editing Text summarization Text editing 175,000 -Word dictionary Automatic document loading (ADL) Partial columns Grade 2 Braille Two-page mode Operator defined page numbers Open multiple documents More Information Kurzweil 1000 Data Sheet (PDF file) Kurzweil 1000 in an Educational Environment (PDF file)


	Pricing / Costs

	Kurzweil 1000 with ViaVoice & NeoSpeak human voices $995 Kurzweil 1000 with DecTalk & NeoSpeak human voices $1,195 Free benefits with purchase: 12 months of free software upgrades Classic literature CD with hundreds of electronic texts, ready for reading Unlimited toll-free product support

ZoomText Magnifier/Reader






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	Description

	Benefit: Manification and screen reader Age / Grade Level: All ages Computer System: Windows Training Availability: Yes (click here for more details) ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is screen reader software that provides magnification (2x -16x) and converts text to speech. It delivers clear images, concise speech, and the highest level of compatibility. With screen magnification and screen reading, reading documents, email and web pages is quick and easy. More Information ZoomText 9.0 User's Guide (PDF file)


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JAWS




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	Description

	Benefit: Screen reader Age / Grade Level: All ages Computer System: Windows Training Availability: Yes (click here for more details) JAWS for Windows is a powerful screen reader application that converts text to speech, offering unparalleled access to the most popular computer applications. JAWS is recommended for the confident computer user with low vision or who is blind . How it Works : JAWS comes with its own software speech synthesizer so that no additional hardware is needed. Features & Benefits More Information JAWS Product Sheet


	Pricing / Costs

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Guerilla Extreme Reader




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	Description

		Benefit: Readers & converters Age / Grade Level: All ages Computer System: Windows Training Availability: Yes (click here for more details) Scan printed materials and convert them to high-quality speech. These machines give individuals the freedom to read unassisted that they want, when they want. More Information Extreme Reader ER1 Extreme Reader ER1 Manual (Word file) Extreme Reader XR1 Manual (Word file) Extreme Reader XR10 Manual (Word file)


	Pricing / Costs

	Extreme Reader ER1 - 4 button keypad $2,950 Extreme Reader XR1 - 16 button keypad $2,750 Extreme Reader XR10 - 22 button keypad $3,330

Dolphin Low Vision Software Solutions




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	Description

	Lunar - A crystal clear screen magnifier with font smoothing, colour changing options and a variety of magnification modes. LunarPlus - Screen magnifier with human sounding speech support that's designed to support tied eyes. HAL - Developed for blind computer users, Hal is a software screen reader that works by reading the screen interactively and communicating through a speech synthesiser or a refreshable Braille display. HAL has been developed for blind computer users, at home, at work and in education. SuperNova - A full screen reader offering magnification, speech AND Braille support, giving people with visual impairment the freedom to access Windows in the way that suits them best. Cicero - Text scanner & reader. Scans and listen to your printed documents with human sounding speech.


	Pricing / Costs

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	Humanware - Victor Reader Stream




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	Description

		Benefit: Portable Library - Books/Music Age / Grade Level: All ages Computer System: Standalone Training Availability: Yes (click here for more details) Download your favorite books and MP3s on your Stream and leave home with your library in the palm of your hand. This versatile, powerful DAISY-MP3 and NISO player lets you read and navigate through complex books, such as reference manuals and school books, as well as novels and magazines. You can also use its built in text to speech to read books in text format such as Bookshare. And that’s not all… there are many more functions, including an integrated microphone to record voice notes. No other DAISY player offers you so much in such a small package… and at such an affordable price.


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SARA by Freedom Scientific




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		Description

	Benefit: Scanning and Reading Age / Grade Level: All ages Computer System: Standalone Training Availability: Yes (click here for more details) For those with low vision and little to no computer experience the SARA is the solution for reading small type. Right out of the box, you can place a book on the SARA, press a button to scan your reading material, and have it read back to you. Set the SARA to read continuously, or listen line by line or word by word. If you don't understand a word, have it spelled out. Pause when you need to, rewind, and fast forward. The tactile buttons are large, colorful, and easy to reach and identify. The blind and deaf-blind have the additional option of built-in braille support. Just connect one of our portable braille displays — such as a Focus or PAC Mate™ Braille Display — to the USB port of the SARA, and any scanned document can be read in braille.


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