Product catalogue
All products generally offer the following features:
- Text-to-speech conversion: Screen readers use synthesized speech to read aloud text displayed on a screen. Users can customize
speech settings such as rate, volume, and voice.
- Navigation commands: Screen readers provide keyboard commands to navigate through different elements on a screen, facilitating
efficient interaction with websites and applications.
- Braille output: Many screen readers support refreshable Braille displays, offering tactile feedback to users who read Braille.
- Annotations and descriptions: Screen readers include features providing additional information about images, buttons, and
non-text elements, enhancing context and comprehension.
- Compatibility with assistive technologies: Integration with other assistive technologies, such as screen magnifiers and voice
recognition software, ensures a comprehensive solution for diverse user needs.
- Customization: Users can personalize screen-reader settings, adjusting preferences for speech, shortcut keys, and Braille
display settings.
- Keyboard compatibility: Navigability using keyboard-only commands facilitates accessibility for users who rely on keyboards
rather than mouse input.
A detailed table comparing key screen-reader features based on information provided by manufacturers or public sources is
available in the Product Catalogue Annex to this document. The list is not exhaustive but is indicative for providing visibility
to buyers on potential screen-reader product options.