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The table below provides a list of supported screen reader software that students can use in TDS. Please note that only JAWS may be used on RLA tests, as this is the only supported screen reader that can effectively mute reading passages. Screen readers other than JAWS must not be used on RLA tests, as they would allow students to listen to passages instead of reading them, compromising the ability to assess their reading comprehension skills.·             

Screen Readers Supported for Student Computers

Screen Reader

System Requirements

Additional Details

JAWS–Student

Supported Versions: 2021, 2022, 2023

  • Operating Systems: Windows 8.1, 10, 11

    • Minimum Requirements: GHz Processor, RAM

  • Requires additional setup before use in TDS (refer to the Installation and Configuration Guide for instructions).

  • Test Presentation setting must be set to braille, regardless of the student’s braille user status.

Fusion

  • Supported Versions: 2021, 2022, 2023

  • Operating Systems: Windows 8, 8.1, 10

    • Minimum Requirements: 2.0 GHz i3 dual core processor, 4 GB RAM

  • Requires additional setup before use in TDS (refer to the Configuration instructions for JAWS).

  • Test Presentation setting must be set to braille, regardless of the student’s braille user status.

Windows Narrator

  • Supported Version: Windows 10

Windows 10

  • Students cannot use Windows Narrator for RLA tests, as the read-aloud of passages cannot be suppressed in this product.

NVDA

  • Supported Versions: 2020–2022

Windows 8.1, 10, 11, and all server operating systems starting from Windows Server 2012 R2

  • Students cannot use NVDA for RLA tests, as the read-aloud of passages cannot be suppressed in this product.

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