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How Does Eye-Able Assist Affect a Screen Reader?

Difference Between a Screen Reader and Eye-Able Assist

A screen reader is a system-wide software that makes screen content accessible audibly by reading text aloud or converting it to Braille.

Eye-Able Assist, on the other hand, is a visual assistance software that is only available within the browser if it has been previously integrated there. It allows users to adjust contrasts, filters, and character spacing to improve the readability of websites for people with limited vision.

Important Difference!

  • Screen readers are system-wide tools that work anywhere on the system. Eye-Able Assist, on the other hand, is only available in the browser if it has been integrated there beforehand.

  • Screen Reader: Primarily for blind individuals who perceive content audibly.

  • Eye-Able Assist: For individuals with visual impairments who need visual adjustments.

 

 

Combination of Eye-Able Assist and Screen Reader

It is theoretically possible to use Eye-Able Assist and a screen reader simultaneously.

An example of this could be:
People with vision impairment that worsens throughout the day could:

  • Use Eye-Able Assist in the morning when their vision is still better.

  • Switch to the screen reader in the afternoon when their vision decreases.

This shows that both tools can be beneficial in certain situations, but it is not a general recommendation.

Important: In this scenario, Eye-Able Assist only supports the browser if it has been integrated there!

Compatibility of Eye-Able® Assist and Screen Reader

Using both tools simultaneously is not always practical:

  • Visual functions (e.g., contrast, filters, focus, character spacing) of Eye-Able® Assist are not relevant for blind people.

  • The text-to-speech function and keyboard shortcuts of Eye-Able Assist are not useful when a screen reader is being used.

Why?

Screen readers have their own speech output and keyboard shortcuts. Therefore, the text-to-speech function of Eye-Able® Assist and its keyboard shortcuts cannot be used together with the screen reader.

Conclusion

While it is possible to use Eye-Able Assist and a screen reader simultaneously, this is generally not advisable. For blind people and those with severe visual impairments, it is usually better to use only the screen reader, as it provides a system-wide solution. Eye-Able Assist, on the other hand, is designed for people with visual impairments who need visual adjustments.