Like the typewriter before it, "talking internet sites" began as a tool for the blind. But now, with the help of a blind IBM researcher, software can talk you through websites and read them to you in ten languages.
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It's transforming the workplace and home for America's 50-million disabled, and millions of aging baby boomers who are finding their eyesight is the first thing to go!
Other advancements: one click and you can customize your screen, enlarge text, spacing, and graphics, stop pop-up screens or flashing images! And it will tell your computer to correct for your mouse movements & typing peculiarities. At any age or any ability, the software makes work, and life, more efficient and fun.
Who needs accessible technology or technology on demand?
1 in 6 adults 45 and older with some visual impairment
The 7 in 10 Americans who plan to work past 65, nearly half into 70s/80s.
50 million Americans with disabilities.
Guido Corona, the blind researcher, featured in the video helped develop and fine-tune the IBM Home Page Reader program. He uses the read-aloud software to e-shop, read newspapers, and work with colleagues around the world.
