I am very new to this list, so I apologize in advance if this question has been previously discussed. I did briefly check out the archive but had some troubles navigating through it. 
 
I had a call from a librarian who is seeking advice about adaptive technology. She has budget for only item, either a screen reader or a screen magnifier. She was wondering if it was best to go with a magnifier since some of the newer versions include a speech reader. Would this be the best solution to stretch her budget or are the screen readers that come with magnifiers of less value than a dedicated screen reader?
 
Thanks in advance,
 
Elizabeth 
Elizabeth O'Brien
Coordinator of Digital Collections and Services
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)  

1929 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4G 3E8
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