Kurzweil 1000-Blind & Visually Impaired
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Kurzweil 1000 makes printed or electronic text accessible to people with blindness and visual impairments — speaking text aloud in a variety of natural-sounding voices that can be modified to individual preferences.
Kurzweil 1000 speaks text aloud in a variety of natural-sounding voices that can be modified to suit individual preferences. In addition, it provides users with document creation and editing as well as study skills capabilities for note taking, summarizing and outlining text.
The software delivers quick access to a wealth of information including online books, magazines and encyclopedias so users can pursue any reading interests. Reading can be taken anywhere by sending files to Braille note takers and embossers as well as portable devices such as DAISY and MP3 audio players.
Kurzweil 1000 is easy to use for beginners, yet powerful and flexible for advanced users. With its wide array of useful features, users save time and gain independence — whether at home, at school, or at work.
The software delivers quick access to a wealth of information including online books, magazines and encyclopedias so users can pursue any reading interests. Reading can be taken anywhere by sending files to Braille note takers and embossers as well as portable devices such as DAISY and MP3 audio players.
Kurzweil 1000 is easy to use for beginners, yet powerful and flexible for advanced users. With its wide array of useful features, users save time and gain independence — whether at home, at school, or at work.
Kurzweil 1000 Supports Tools
- Text read out loud (OCR engines, ABBYY FineReader V11, and OmniPage© V19)
- VoiceTextTM voices from Neo Speech and ETI-EloquenceTM voices from Nuance
- Kurzweil 1000 can open any file type you can print through an application installed on your computer
- Access to most printed forms with fields, labels, boxes, and text areas in appropriate reading order
- Add bookmarks, text notes, voice notes and annotations
- Send your files to a wide variety of hand-held devices or burn to CD within Kurzweil 1000
- Easy-to-use calendar application with audible reminders. Easily add, edit, and delete calendar entries
- Access online information from a variety of sources, including e-books, magazines, encyclopedias, and the Merriam-Webster medical dictionary.