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How Do I Find Readers for the Visually Impaired?

Readers, also called screen readers or text-to-speech systems, allow an individual who is visually impaired to use a computer. A reader is one of two parts of a speech system. Speech synthesizers do the actual speaking, while screen readers tell the synthesizers what to say.

  1. American Foundation for the Blind

    • Contact the American Foundation for the Blind. The organization will inform you of the latest speech systems for the visually impaired. As of October 2010, the American Foundation for the Blind states that readers are priced from $150 to $1,000.

      AFB Tech

      1000 Fifth Avenue, Suite 350

      Huntington, WV 25701

      304-523-8651

      www.afb.com

    Types of Readers

    • Examples of readers include, DECtalk PC2, DoubleTalk PC, Eloquence, Microsoft Speech Recognition Engine and Triple Talk USB. The DECtalk PC2 is distributed by Fonix for approximately $1,195, and you may call Fonix sales representatives at 801-553-6600. The American Foundation for the Blind can provide information about each of these readers.

      Fonix Corporation

      387 South 520 West, Suite 110

      Lindon, UT 84042

      801-208-1900

      www.fonix.com

    Department of Human Services

    • Call your local State Department of Human Services office to inquire about a list of distributors of readers.

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