Software for Low Vision

Computer Access
a Training Module of the
Assistive Technology Division
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services

Screen Magnifiers
Program & Link	Info	Cost	Image
BigShot AiSquared http://aisquared.com	This low-cost, easy-to-use magnification program allows you to fine tune the screen for more comfortable viewing. With 20 levels of magnification from 100 to 200 percent, BigShot allows you to focus on your work without straining to see the screen. BigShot is ideal for home and professional use and works great on laptops and desktops. It's the easy-to-use solution to everyday computer eyestrain.	$99.00 A free 30 day demonstration copy is available from the website.
Galileo 1.0 Baum http://www.baum.de/index-e.php	GALILEO is the screen magnification software for Windows NT/2000/XP developed by BAUM. Though Galileo is an independent and autonomous program that offers every comfort of a modern screen magnification software, it has especially been developed for use with the screen reader VIRGO. By combining these two solutions all former compatibility problems between screen readers and screen magnification software now belong to the past. See also: www.virgo4.com Galileo can easily be adapted to your personal needs, since nearly all parameters are free of choice and can be saved. The user interface of the control window has a clear structure, the most important functions can intuitively be started. Once the preferences are fixed, Galileo runs in the background and does not occupy precious screen space.
Lunar Dolphin http://www.dolphinuk.co.uk/	Lunar Screen Magnifier works with Windows and Windows applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, the Internet and email. It allows you to continue working with the computer in exactly the same way and is therefore highly practical for both office and home situations. Lunar Screen Magnifier's advanced technology means that even on high magnification, text and images remain smooth, clear and easily readable. Further clarification of activity on-screen is available thanks to strong, high contrast colours.	$395.00
Lunar Plus Dolphin http://www.dolphinuk.co.uk/	LunarPlus Enhanced Screen Magnifier offers people with a visual impairment the same invaluable features as Lunar Screen Magnifier but with the added advantage of speech output. Any text on screen is read out so not only you can check for accuracy as you type in documents or emails but you can also hear information on menus and web pages. Interaction with friends and colleagues through IT is unaffected because both Lunar and LunarPlus work with the latest information technology without changing programs or modifying software in any way.	$595.00
Magic 9.0 Professional http://www.freedomscientific.com/ Magic Professional Edition is designed for Windows NT/2000Pro/XP Pro and 95/98/Me/XP Home	MAGic combines great magnification features with true low vision screen reading when purchased with the speech option. It gives you the ability to choose the information you want read from the screen as you navigate your applications. MAGic is easy to use with its talking large print installation, new color-coded user interface and hot keys that avoid conflicts with Windows® and popular software applications.	MAGic Professional with Speech : $595 SMA for MAGic Professional, at time of purchase: $150 SMA for MAGic Professional, if purchased separately: $210 MAGic Professional no Speech : $395 SMA for MAGic Professional, at time of purchase: $150 SMA for MAGic Professional, if purchased separately: $210 A free demonstration copy is available from the website.
Magic 9.0 Standard http://www.freedomscientific.com/	MAGic combines great magnification features with true low vision screen reading when purchased with the speech option. It gives you the ability to choose the information you want read from the screen as you navigate your applications. MAGic is easy to use with its talking large print installation, new color-coded user interface and hot keys that avoid conflicts with Windows® and popular software applications.	MAGic Standard with Speech : $545 SMA for MAGic Standard, at time of purchase: $75 SMA for MAGic Standard, if purchased separately: $135 MAGic Standard no Speech : $345 SMA for MAGic Standard, at time of purchase: $75 SMA for MAGic Standard, if purchased separately: $135 A free demonstration copy is available from the website.
Provision32 Biolink http://www.biolink.bc.ca/	Provision32 provides Magnification as follows: From 1 to 2 times magnification in 1/4 increments.From 2 to 4 times magnification in 1/2 increments.From 4 to 16 times magnification in whole number increments. Provision32 with Multiple Zoom Windows (Including the ability to set a viewpoint at a selected display area) - Adjustable Horizontal and Vertical Split Screens - Auto Tracking - Auto Scrolling - Locator - Application Specific Bookmarks - Inverting Colours - changing individual colours - Cursor Control - Compatible with Speech output. *Provision32 include an MP3 recorder/player. (see note ) Record documents, exam preparations, newspaper articles, etc for reading away from the computer, using a pocket MP3 player. Provision32 compatible (see note ) with the Dragon Dictate® and ViaVoice® voice recognition programs. (Not included*	Provision32 for Windows 2000/XP without speech (English only) USD $ 295.00 Provision32 for Windows 2000/XP with speech (English only) USD $ 495.00 Free demonstration downloads available at site.
ZoomText 8.1 with Speech AiSquared http://aisquared.com	ZoomText Magnifier/ScreenReader gives you all the features of ZoomText Magnifier, plus screen reading that’s powerful and easy to use. ZoomText Magnifier/ScreenReader echoes typing, reads information pointed to by the mouse, and speaks program events as they occur. Flexible verbosity settings give you complete control over the amount of information spoken by ZoomText. The new AppReader reads documents, web pages and email, from within the parent application. And with ZoomText’s specialized application support for Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Acrobat and Java, you’ll be reading documents and web pages with 100% accuracy.	$595 A free 30 day demonstration copy is available from the website.
ZoomText 8.1 without Speech AiSquared http://aisquared.com	The most popular screen reader worldwide, JAWS® for Windows works with your PC to provide access to today’s software applications and the Internet. With its internal software speech synthesizer and the computer’s sound card, information from the screen is read aloud, providing technology to access a wide variety of information, education and job related applications. JAWS also outputs to refreshable Braille displays, providing unmatched Braille support of any screen reader on the market. A training tutorial is included.	$395 A free 30 day demonstration copy is available from the website.

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