One of the more helpful computer items for the blind is the current generation of text to speech software. Making use of voice synthesizer technology, a “talking computer” which runs software for the vision impaired, such as screen readers, is an incredible help for the blind and the vision impaired. A text to voice converter for Windows, the JAWS screen reading software for the visually impaired aids the sight impaired as well as completely blind people with many popular Windows programs. And the native text to audio speech synthesizer that is included with all new Macs is equally helpful to those with impaired vision and those who are completely blind. (Those who are legally blind may also qualify for assistance in acquiring either computer or software.)