A screen reader is a type of assistive technology that takes the text and images on a computer screen and translates the information into synthetic speech. This enables users with a severe vision impairment or literacy difficulty to effectively use a computer. Many screen reader users can’t see to use a mouse so keyboard accessibility is vital.

Commonly used screen readers include:

• Jaws
• Window-Eyes
• Supernova (combined magnification and screen reader)
• NVDA (Not suitable for corporate use)