Assistive Technology Explorer
Kurzweil 1000
Used in conjunction with a commercial flatbed scanner, converts text from a printed page to a computer file which can then be read using synthetic speech. Designed for people who are blind or visually impaired; not ideal for individuals with learning disabilities.
Kurzweil 1000
• Manufacturer: Kurzweil Educational Systems
• Peripherals required: none
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