Enhancing Blind Communication With Voice-Assisted Email

Abstract

Considering the key role of the internet in daily life, accessibility becomes crucial, especially for visually impaired individuals who heavily rely on it for accessing information. However, a significant portion of text materials on the internet remains inaccessible to blind users, limiting their opportunities for development and inclusion in various communities worldwide. Leveraging audio virtual environments, predominantly through screen reader technology, offers a notable advantage for blind individuals in accessing online applications like emails. This study presents a new design aimed at facilitating the email retrieval for blind users with the utilization of speech-to-text and text-to-speech technologies. This approach is particularly suitable for individuals with average human capabilities and a limited level of education, as it relies solely on interactive voice response for input, ensuring effective functionality for the proposed system.

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