Screen Readers

FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC: ZOOMTEXT, JAWS, OR FUSION 

Current students can download Fusion, ZoomText, or JAWS for free on their personal computer. Users can only download one of the following programs on their computer: 

  • ZoomText: An integrated reading and magnification program. Users will be able to enlarge and enhance everything on their screen. 
  • JAWS: A screen reader that allows the users to navigate their computer screen. 
  • Fusion: Users have the ability to access the screen magnifier, ZoomText and the screen reader, JAWS, all in one software program.
  1. For further information, visit the Freedom Scientific website.
    Enter your MCC student email account to download the program on your personal computer.
  2. Users will be required to identify if they want to install ZoomText, JAWS, or Fusion. 

NVDA

NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) is a free screen reader available for Windows/PC. For downloading instructions, please visit the NVDA website.  

How to Access Screen Readers on Campus Computers:

JAWS

  1. On the desktop, click the "Accessible Resources" folder. 
  2. Click on the JAWS program.

NVDA

  1. On the desktop, click on the "Accessible Resources" folder.
  2. Click on the NVDA program. 

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  • Mobile Accessibility