[Electronics-talk] {Disarmed} Fw: Accessibility apps for blind people - Fri., June 22, 2012

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Accessibility apps for blind people - Friday, June 22, 2012    Hi,
Here is an interesting one.
Thanks
Lauren
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      June 22, 2012
      Accessibility apps for blind people
      QUESTION
      Hello, Kim. I have reduced vision in both eyes. I want a smartphone, but I don't know if there are any text-to-speech apps that will make it easier for me to use. You're an apps expert, so I figured if anyone would know of some, it's you!
      - Betsy, from Cedar Rapids, IA, listens to my weekly radio show on WMT 600 AM.

      ANSWER
      Hi, Betsy. I pride myself on knowing the right app for any situation. I have vision problems myself, so I definitely know how tough it can be to find new technology.

      Text-to-speech options have greatly improved. Apple's Voiceover and Windows Magnifier and Narrator make computers much friendlier toward blind people. This tip explains how to set both of those up.

      Apple's iOS has a Voiceover equivalent for smartphones that is turned on by going to Settings>>Accessibility. Android smartphones have the Talkback app for spoken menus. Grab it from the Google Play store, or by going to Settings>>Accessibility on your gadget.

      These aren't the only options you have, though. There are more apps that make a smartphone a great companion for a blind person.

      Read on to learn more about problem-solving apps for blind people. >>

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