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K - knowledge
00 - generic programmes and qualifications
01 - education
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04 - business, administration and law
05 - natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
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0610 - information and communication technologies (icts) not further defined
0611 - computer use
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0612 - database and network design and administration
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0619 - information and communication technologies not elsewhere classified
068 - inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving information and communication technologies (icts)
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09 - health and welfare
10 - services
99 - field unknown
L - language skills and knowledge
S - skills
T - transversal skills and competences

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screen reader

knowledge

information and communication technologies (icts)

information and communication technologies (icts)

computer use

screen reader

Concept overview

Description

Software program which converts screen elements such as text, images, or buttons, displayed in the computer into Braille or speech. Assistive technology used by visually impaired or blind people to interpret what appears on the computer screen through braille output, audio icons or speech synthesisers.

Alternative Labels

assistive technology for reading

text-to-speech software

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

cross-sector skills and competences

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)