Frequently Asked Questions

The American Foundation for the Blind provides a list of screen readers. Below are also some free options that you can install or download into your internet browser. Additionally, see the help pages on EBSCO and ProQuest for specific resources.

• Apple VoiceOver: VoiceOver is an industry‑leading screen reader for Apple devices that tells you exactly what’s happening on your device.
• Google Chrome Extension: This extension specifically works within the Chrome browser to read content aloud. It is a basic system provided Google.
• NVDA: A free screen reader for Windows through the NV Access nonprofit. 
• Thunder: Thunder is a free screen reader for blind people on Microsoft Windows
• WebAnywhere: A free web-based screen reader that requires no special software to be installed and can therefore be accessed from any computer with a sound card.