Screen readers are a type of software.
Software is what makes your device do useful things.
A device is a phone, tablet or laptop.
A screen reader reads aloud whatever is on the screen of your device.
There are lots of types of screen reader.
Screen readers are useful for people who find reading difficult.
Screen readers are useful for people who cannot see.
Try using a screen reader on the Volunteering Hub.
Sometimes you can control them by touching the screen.
Sometimes you can change the settings on the screen reader.
This can make the screen reader better for you.
For example, you can make it read slower.
Often, they highlight the text they are reading to you.
Some will describe images too.
Different devices have different screen readers.
For Apple devices use VoiceOver in settings.
For Samsung and Google devices use TalkBack in settings.
Other devices can use a free app from the app store.
The best way to use a screen reader is by trying it.
You could practice with a support worker.