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गोंय सरकार
Directorate of Official Language
Government of Goa
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Screen Reader

Screen Reader

  • Web Content Accessibility will enable people with visual impairments to access the website using assistive technologies, such as screen readers.
  • Screen readers convert on-screen text into synthesized speech or Braille output, allowing users to navigate and understand digital content effectively.
  • They interpret website elements such as headings, links, forms, and images, based on proper HTML structure and accessibility tags.
  • Ensuring compatibility with major screen readers like NVDA, JAWS, and ORCA enhances inclusivity and user experience.
  • Accessible design practices, such as using alt text for images and ARIA labels for dynamic content, further support assistive tools.
  • By following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), organizations can make their digital platforms usable by everyone, regardless of ability.
  • Regular accessibility audits and user testing with assistive technologies ensure ongoing compliance and improvement.

List of Popular Screen Readers (Windows & Linux)

Screen Reader List (Windows & Linux)
Sr. No. Screen Reader Operating System Website Free / Commercial
1 Non Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) Windows http://www.nvaccess.org/download/ Free
2 Job Access With Speech (JAWS 64bit) Windows http://www.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS Free
3 Screen Access For All (SAFA) Windows http://safa-reader.software.informer.com/download/ Free
4 System Access To Go Windows http://www.satogo.com/ Free
5 Thunder Windows http://www.screenreader.net/index.php?pageid=2 Free
6 WebAnywhere Web-based http://webanywhere.cs.washington.edu/wa.php Free
7 Hal Windows http://www.yourdolphin.co.uk/productdetail.asp?id=5 Commercial
8 JAWS Windows http://www.freedomscientific.com/Products/Blindness/JAWS Commercial
9 Supernova Windows http://www.yourdolphin.co.uk/productdetail.asp?id=1 Commercial
10 Window-Eyes Windows https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/blindness/ Commercial
11 ORCA Screen Reader Linux (GNOME) https://help.gnome.org/users/orca/stable/ Free
12 ChromeVox Linux (via Chrome) ChromeVox Extension Free
13 Speakup Linux (Console) https://linux-speakup.org/ Free
14 Fenrir Linux (Console) https://github.com/chrys87/fenrir Free
15 Emacspeak Linux (Emacs environment) https://github.com/tvraman/emacspeak Free