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How to get Jaws 2018 to read PDF documents? (self.Blind)
submitted by poochbrah
At work I need to read the contents of application forms that we receive in PDF formats.
The application form is set out in 13 different panels each panel containing information I need to be able to read.
Is it possible to get Jaws to read this to me?
BTW work have arranged for an accessibility trained person to come see me but this is not for a few weeks yet.
I also have zoom text and fusion installed which I use currently.
The application form is set out in 13 different panels each panel containing information I need to be able to read.
Is it possible to get Jaws to read this to me?
BTW work have arranged for an accessibility trained person to come see me but this is not for a few weeks yet.
I also have zoom text and fusion installed which I use currently.
BlindlyMadeVideos 3 points 4y ago
If there is selectable text in the PDF, JAWS should be able to read it; however, if the PDF is just recognized as an image, you would have to run some kind of OCR on it. You can run OCR through JAWS on PDF documents by pressing the JAWS key + space bar. Then, press the letter “o.” Next, press “d.”
Also, I think Adobe Acrobat Standard and Pro have OCR options built into each program, but Adobe Acrobat Reader DC does not.
Also, I think Adobe Acrobat Standard and Pro have OCR options built into each program, but Adobe Acrobat Reader DC does not.
LanceThunder 1 points 4y ago
where do you live? depending on the laws and what kind of forms you might be able to request that the forms are reformatted to be accessible to people with disabilities. this might be a big hassle for whoever maintains the forms but if they are documents that a lot of people with vision impairments are going to be using then they really should be reformatted.
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if you make the request other arrangements might also be made like having someone read the questions out to you and recording your answers. this would be a little impractical and ableist but convenient for everyone involved if its a one time thing.
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if you make the request other arrangements might also be made like having someone read the questions out to you and recording your answers. this would be a little impractical and ableist but convenient for everyone involved if its a one time thing.
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