Meaning of screen-reader | Babel Free

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Noun. [C1]

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“There are also programs that can be loaded onto home computers to make⟳ them more accessible to the blind. For example, screen-readers are software programs that read⟳ the screen out loud for blind users.”

“Tim McIntyre, executive vice president of communication for Domino’s, said in an email the company has developed other features to help⟳ disabled customers, like⟳ voice-activated ordering devices and a hotline that customers with screen-readers can use⟳ to report⟳ difficulties with the site.”

“Olivia Norman, a Washington, D.C., resident who is blind and suffers from chronic asthma, has built a career testing products and websites for accessibility to users who are vision-impaired and who use⟳ screen-readers, which convert text to speech.”

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