JAWS for Windows ® Screen Reading Software

“I’ve used JAWS for the past 15 years, and I use it for just about everything. If it wasn’t for JAWS, I would not be able to practice law. JAWS is very, very vital to my job and what I do on a daily basis.”
- Attorney John Pangere

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What’s New in JAWS 9.0

Powerful access to screen content

Get started today working with all your Microsoft applications using JAWS®, the world's most popular screen reader. Developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content, JAWS reads aloud what's on the PC screen.

Compatible with the most frequently-used workplace and classroom applications

JAWS enables you to work with Microsoft® Office Suite, MSN Messenger®, Corel® WordPerfect, Adobe® Acrobat Reader, Internet Explorer™ 7, Firefox™ - and many more applications that are used on a regular basis on the job and in school.

Unmatched braille support

With a refreshable braille display, JAWS also provides braille output in addition to, or instead of, speech. An array of versatile features and customizable options lets you tailor JAWS for your individual needs and preferences.

JAWS features:

Talking Installation - fast and easy
Two multi-lingual speech synthesizers - Eloquence™ and RealSpeak™ Solo SAPI 5
DAISY-formatted basic training in text and audio
More than 15 years experience working with Windows, distributed in 50 countries, and translated into 23 languages
Fully compatible with MAGic® screen magnification software

JAWS Pricing for U.S. Customers

JAWS Professional: $1,095
(Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows Media Center)

Add access for Remote Desktop, Terminal Server/Citrix: $200 (JAWS Professional only)

JAWS Standard: $895
(Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Basic, or Windows XP Home)

Software Maintenance Agreement Pricing
for U.S. Customers

SMA for JAWS Professional at time of purchase:
$200 ($260 if purchased separately)

SMA for JAWS Standard at time of purchase:
$120 ($180 if purchased separately)