[NABS-L] Computer software for low vision users

[PRAMIT BHARGAVA]

Hi Lizzy,

If you have a Windows computer then there are two screen readers that you
can use namely
NVDA (free) / JAWS free till June 30th. If you have a MacOS then you can
use Voice Over that's
Apple pre-installed screen reader.
For Windows screen reader make sure that your system has either 4 GB of RAM
or more so that there is no lag.
All screen readers are fairly compatible. So with the one that you feel
most comfortable with.

Pramit

On Wed, Apr 8, 2020 at 8:00 PM Lizzy Cappelli via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>    My name is Lizzy and I am a high school senior who is legally blind. Due
> to our current situation, all of my classes have moved online with daily
> assignments. As I begin using my computer more and more I am realizing that
> I should probably be using a magnification software or screen reader to
> make it easier to access and not have to bend over and look so closely. I
> am aware that Freedom Scientific is providing home licenses for their three
> Softwares. I am wondering if anyone has recommendations on any of these
> Softwares for a low vision user? I have some experience with ZoomText, but
> was wondering if anyone had insight on Fusion if it was better or worse for
> a low vision user or if anyone had good resources on how to best use either
> of these Softwares. I have shied away from them because I haven't been able
> to figure out how to use them fluidly to benefit me in the classroom.
> Thank you,
> Lizzy
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