Computer's have made work and school tasks more efficient. However, computing and searching the web is taken for granted by many people. Blind people, without assistive devises, are unable to use the web for research and academic reasons. Freedom Scientific, an assistive devise company builds products for the blind that allows them to hear the information produced on computer screens, including web site information. The product is called JAWS.
JAWS, allows the visually impaired to navigate through the computer and web. It works with major applications, including Lotus Notes® by IBM. JAWS also is compatible with Microsoft® Office Suite, MSN Messenger®, Corel® WordPerfect, Adobe® Acrobat Reader, Internet Explorer™, and Firefox™. In addition, it provides the ability for the user to read the information from braille.
Check out the following video for a demonstration.
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