Screen reading

Screen reading is like having a special helper who can "read" what's on the computer or phone screen out loud. When you are using a computer or phone, you can see words and pictures on the screen. But some people can't see the screen or have trouble reading it. That's where the screen reader comes in.

The screen reader is a special tool that can "read" what's on the screen out loud. It can tell you what's written on the screen, what buttons to push, and what to do next. It uses a special voice that speaks out loud so that people who can't see the screen can still use the computer or phone.

The screen reader works by using special software that can understand what's on the screen. It can look at the words, pictures, and buttons, and figure out what they mean. Then it can speak that information out loud so that the person using the computer or phone can hear it.

For example, if you open an email, the screen reader will say "email from mom" and then read the text of the email out loud. If you click on a button that says "send", the screen reader will say "send button" and then tell you that you have successfully sent the email.

Screen reading is important for people who are blind or visually impaired, but it can also be helpful for people who have difficulty reading or have a learning disability. It allows them to use the computer or phone in the same way as everyone else.