[nfb-talk] Question on what is the best screen-reader to use?

[Mike Freeman]

The only problem with ResearchIt (which I also like) is that FS has a tiger by the tail trying to keep it up-to-date with changing web sites.

Mike


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From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 3:43 PM
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Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Question on what is the best screen-reader to use?

jaws and window eyes  are the leading screen readers and they seem to have the most functionality with windows software. Jaws is built to read and interpret websites well and has custom features such as creating book marks online. Yes, expensive, but you get what you pay for. That said, the best screen reader will depend on your needs. Some use System access which costs like 300 I think and say it meets their needs. Others use the free screen reader NVDA and it meets their needs.
So it just depends. Sorry to hear its out of your budget as I think many blind users think it’s a great screen reader. I personally like the ability now to  use research it, the speech schemes mode, and get a list of errors in a document such as a list of objects, spelling errors, or grammar mistakes. Of course other screen readers may do some of these, but from what I've heard jaws does much more than most of them.

-----Original Message-----
From: Gloria Whipple
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 5:59 PM
To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' ; 'Blind Talk Mailing List' ; 'NFB Talk Mailing List'
Subject: [nfb-talk] Question on what is the best screen-reader to use?

I have a question on what is the best screen-reader to use.



I sure cannot afford jaws any more.



I am getting less than $800.00 a month now that my husband has passed away.



If you all could give me suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it.



Thank you,





Gloria Whipple



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