Description

Developed for blind computer users, Hal Screen Reader is a software screen reader that works by reading the screen interactively and communicating through a speech synthesiser or a refreshable Braille display. Hal Screen Reader has been developed for computer users who are blind and can be used at home, at work and in education. Key Benefits:

• SuperNova Screen Reader talks as you type, announcing words or characters so you can check what you write.
• A single key allows you to read an entire document, email or web page.
• Fast and accurate multilingual Braille output for text at your fingertips (Grade 1 & 2 computer or literary Braille supported).
• Access complex websites with ease by choosing to list links, headings or frames.
• Read image labels, font styles, Windows menus and icons for easy navigation.
• Full support of popular applications including PDF documents, form filling, PowerPoint, Word & Email.
• Customise the speed and volume of the voice and control the level of detail and punctuation that is spoken or sent to Braille.
• Focus highlight and on-screen Braille assists those with residual vision, sighted teachers & helpers.
• True multi language support, choice of over 20 languages and different synthesiser languages.
• Quality synthesiser included, delivering clear speech and intelligent pronunciation even at high speeds.
• Automatic software updates via the Internet ensure you always use the latest version.
• Works with most applications from the box, others can usually be mapped.
• Includes SAM (Synthesiser Access Manager) for easy support of third-party synths and Braille displays.
• Runs on many operating systems, network installations, Terminal Server and Citrix support.
• Choice of control panel for accessing features and functions and user selectable range of hotkey shortcuts provide ease of use and requires minimal training.