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Hello,
I am looking for a software (freeware if possible) that can read texts aloud from Word. I know it exists, but I am looking for one that reads in French...
Thank you in advance for your responses.
I am looking for a software (freeware if possible) that can read texts aloud from Word. I know it exists, but I am looking for one that reads in French...
Thank you in advance for your responses.
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On the website e-accessibility.info, there are many PDF publications accessible via JAWS in the "media library" section.
Hello, for your question, the software you are looking for is JAWS.
I am a geological engineer and visually impaired (severe myopia with complications), and I am struggling to find a job because our work requires high precision. I made a poor choice of study, which is why I pursued training in computer science, but I haven't found a solution because in Tunisia, visually impaired individuals have no chance of finding work. Currently, I am suffering and I cannot find a solution.
I am a geological engineer and visually impaired (severe myopia with complications), and I am struggling to find a job because our work requires high precision. I made a poor choice of study, which is why I pursued training in computer science, but I haven't found a solution because in Tunisia, visually impaired individuals have no chance of finding work. Currently, I am suffering and I cannot find a solution.
Hello,
First of all, thank you for sending me the Jaw software, which is currently downloading. I can't do much to help you, except to express my support and especially to let you know that I understand your situation. We also have problems in France finding a job when dealing with severe disabilities. Measures are being implemented to improve employment for people in difficulty, but employers do not always follow suit...
However, please know that I wish you all the best for the future. It probably won't be easy, but sometimes it's when we least believe that doors open and unexpected people lend us a helping hand. It may seem idyllic, but it happens. Good luck to you. Best regards.
First of all, thank you for sending me the Jaw software, which is currently downloading. I can't do much to help you, except to express my support and especially to let you know that I understand your situation. We also have problems in France finding a job when dealing with severe disabilities. Measures are being implemented to improve employment for people in difficulty, but employers do not always follow suit...
However, please know that I wish you all the best for the future. It probably won't be easy, but sometimes it's when we least believe that doors open and unexpected people lend us a helping hand. It may seem idyllic, but it happens. Good luck to you. Best regards.
Hello Sir,
I just came across your email from about a year ago.
I don't know where you stand today, but I have a solution even if it comes at a price.
I myself am very myopic (-23) with complications (retinal detachment, spots, etc.).
The solution is an implanted lens. This involves implanting a lens under the cornea but inside the eye.
This type of lens exists up to -24, then you can achieve a vision of +/- 0 to 1 and if necessary, the solution of regular glasses is considered.
The day after the operation you can see normally with a slight adaptation period of 3 months to get used to having wind directly in your eyes, etc.
I had it done just over 10 years ago and it’s perfect.
Of course, it comes at a cost and here, the mutual insurance system covers the equivalent of a classic operation. I enquired, and if today (in 2009) I had to redo this operation, it would cost me 1300 euros per eye. A major downside is that I must absolutely avoid any risk of injury to my eye.
Another technique exists, but I don’t know anyone who has had it done as it is much less comfortable after the operation.
It involves removing the cornea and it seems that the myopic person recovers their vision to +/- 2. The issue is the adaptation of the retina to bright light.
Best regards,
Marc
I just came across your email from about a year ago.
I don't know where you stand today, but I have a solution even if it comes at a price.
I myself am very myopic (-23) with complications (retinal detachment, spots, etc.).
The solution is an implanted lens. This involves implanting a lens under the cornea but inside the eye.
This type of lens exists up to -24, then you can achieve a vision of +/- 0 to 1 and if necessary, the solution of regular glasses is considered.
The day after the operation you can see normally with a slight adaptation period of 3 months to get used to having wind directly in your eyes, etc.
I had it done just over 10 years ago and it’s perfect.
Of course, it comes at a cost and here, the mutual insurance system covers the equivalent of a classic operation. I enquired, and if today (in 2009) I had to redo this operation, it would cost me 1300 euros per eye. A major downside is that I must absolutely avoid any risk of injury to my eye.
Another technique exists, but I don’t know anyone who has had it done as it is much less comfortable after the operation.
It involves removing the cornea and it seems that the myopic person recovers their vision to +/- 2. The issue is the adaptation of the retina to bright light.
Best regards,
Marc
after searching on google
they should all read French
Language Reader
https://download.cnet.com/Language-Reader/3000-2279_4-10521312.html
DSPEECH
http://dimio.altervista.org/eng/
The MBROLA Project
http://tcts.fpms.ac.be/synthesis/mbrola/bin/pcwin/MbrolaTools35.exe
have fun, Y.
they should all read French
Language Reader
https://download.cnet.com/Language-Reader/3000-2279_4-10521312.html
DSPEECH
http://dimio.altervista.org/eng/
The MBROLA Project
http://tcts.fpms.ac.be/synthesis/mbrola/bin/pcwin/MbrolaTools35.exe
have fun, Y.
Hello, I'm sorry for being late to this discussion. I hope that everyone's health problems are getting better and that your situation has improved a bit.
I am also disabled (motor) and I'm looking into possible software for a friend who is visually impaired. We found and tested the software "I Zoom" from ISSIST, it's good; there's a 1-month free trial and it has a USB version, which I think is great. You can have it anywhere and on any computer; it seems that there's no installation needed. On my side, I'm also checking for other software that could help. That's it.
Have a good day, everyone. Thierry
I am also disabled (motor) and I'm looking into possible software for a friend who is visually impaired. We found and tested the software "I Zoom" from ISSIST, it's good; there's a 1-month free trial and it has a USB version, which I think is great. You can have it anywhere and on any computer; it seems that there's no installation needed. On my side, I'm also checking for other software that could help. That's it.
Have a good day, everyone. Thierry
I am a geological engineer and visually impaired (severe myopia with complications), and I am unable to find a job because our work requires a high degree of precision. I made a poor choice in my studies, which is why I pursued training in computer science, but I haven't found a solution because in Tunisia, visually impaired individuals have little chance of finding work. Currently, I am suffering, and I can't find a solution.
The software is JAWS.
The software is JAWS.
Hello
I know a software called "ZoomText" that can help you read any documents (Word, PDF, XLS, etc.) on your computer. It is a paid software that is marketed by the company "Ceccia" (Paris, Lyon, etc.)
I know a software called "ZoomText" that can help you read any documents (Word, PDF, XLS, etc.) on your computer. It is a paid software that is marketed by the company "Ceccia" (Paris, Lyon, etc.)
Jaws is one of the most well-known software but its price is high, beware... I believe there is a free equivalent (therefore free) but I'm not sure...
However, I know of a cultural magazine (in Word format) that is completely readable with Jaws or this type of screen reader: it is freely downloadable at www.le6ereve.fr.
This can always be useful when you have found the software...
However, I know of a cultural magazine (in Word format) that is completely readable with Jaws or this type of screen reader: it is freely downloadable at www.le6ereve.fr.
This can always be useful when you have found the software...
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We are looking for writers to bring this associative magazine (www.le6ereve.fr) to life: if you wish to write freely about the music, sports, movies, books, and travels that you are passionate about, we will publish you on the website.
You will have no constraints: write as you wish, whenever you wish. The aim is to create a platform for free cultural information, finally designed for all of us, and to allow us to exchange about our passions through a forum.
To send your writings or to ask any questions: go to contact on the magazine's website.