Screen reader or simlier app for partially sighted?

Hello everyone
my husband is partially sighted and he want to get a blackberry but we need a screen reader app/program or anything that can read the menue and apps for him
he used to use TALKS for Nokia and now he wants a blackberry
we found one program called Oratio from HumenWare but we want another option
cuz the current version of Oration only works with Blackberry Curve 8520
but we want another option
so can you help me please?

derekstorkey wrote:
Hello,
I havent bought a Blackberry yet but i am looking for a phone which has a hardware keyboard and also talks back to you, for my wife who recently became blind.
Can i install the screenreader app on a 9720?
I want a SIM free phone which has a keyboard and also has a screen reader or talkback, and it is proving very difficult to find one.
Hi @derekstorkey! Welcome to the BlackBerry Support Community Forums!
Yes you can install the screan reader app on older BlackBerry Devices. However, I looked at the 9720's Manuals and I can't find any documentation that it supports the app, so I can't assure you that this specific model supports that. For more information about downloading and installing BlackBerry Screen Reader, visit www.blackberry.com/screenreader
Have you tried considering BlackBerry10 devices? They come preloaded with Screen Reader and you don't have to download anything. Try the Q10 or the BlackBerry Classic
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