Sorry but I do not believe such a device exists.  That's not to say that
some entities aren't working on the problem.  However, the task is complex
in that different LCDs present differently and one must deal with focal
length etc.  So your client is S O L, at least insofar as I know.

Mike Freeman

----- Original Message -----
From: "Clayton" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 8:04 PM
Subject: looking for lcd reader with speech


> Hello,
>
> I have a client who it totally blind and uses a
>  YAESU FT-234 MK2 Hand-Held
>  Radio.  She needs a device to audibly read the
>  frequency information from
>  the LCD display on the unit.  If anyone has any
>  suggestions as to a device
>  that will cover a small LCD area and convert the
>  numerals into spoken
>  information, it would be greatly appreciated.  This
>  seems to be a common
>  issue with anyone using LCD displays.
>
>  Clayton Peterson
>  Technology Director
>  SAAVI (Southern Arizona Association for Visually
>  Impaired)
>  3767 E Grant Rd
>  Tucson, AZ  85716
>  520-795-1331, x330
>  Fax 520-795-1336
>  Email: [log in to unmask]
>  www.saavi.us
>
>