Access to Education

Accessibility tools for the classroom or homework.

Sophie Text Reader

A standard looking scanner with large control buttons on the from panel.

A reading system scanner with a reader with automatic text recognition that converts printed text into a natural sounding speech.

BigFont

Zoom in and out buttons on a smartphone screen.

An application that increases the font size on the iPhone. It allows enlarging the font for mobile websites. The magnifying aid can also be used as a magnifier.

B&M GTX 32

Computer device with mouse, keyboard and speaker.

With the GTX 32 everything can be displayed on the computer 1-32 times larger for people with visual difficulties.

Optrofon II

White scanning device with a slanted front which has 2 speakers on each end and large black buttons in the middle: the largest is diamond shaped with a standard "record" circle and "play" triangle on one side and a "stop" square on the other. The lower part of the diamond button also has 2 more small buttons. The scanner bed has a cover that is closed.

An integrated reading machine, featuring a scanner, calculator and speakers in one device.

Virgo 4

Virgo 4 is a braille and voice output screen reader program and screen magnification program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision.

Microsoft Reader

Microsoft Reader is used to view certain eBooks on your computer.

fluLeSy kompakt "Leselöwe"

Grey rectangular scanner/reading system with controls along the center of the device.

A reading system with voiced suggestions to help choose commands. The device allows text to be saved after it has been read.

LeseAs Junior 4.0

Rectangular device with control buttons on the top and speaker on the front.

The LeseAs Junior is a compact built-in read-out scanner device with automatic text recognition.

A Windows OS, all-in-one local and portable talking companion for visually impaired users to access written information, no matter where the user is, at home, in the office or on the move using different computers.

Communica 5.5

Screenshot of 9 images (3 across/3 down), with text beneath each image. Controls are at upper right of screen.

Software for creating folders for speech symbols: icons or text that can be quickly accessed. Communication signs, and gestures are often used to expand and supplement speech-restricted communication.