I was using windows 7 when I lost my vision and I want to learn how to use my computer on my own.. Where to get the help I need is necessary I am 76 years old and on fixed income but I feel useless now. I was doing research on the bible and genealogy ,family records . I would like to know about software to make my computer talk and receive commands verbally. thanks
There are a lot of blind people who develop software, administer systems, run websites, and do everything a sighted person can do with a computer. It's about learning to use the computer in a different way than with your eyes.
There is a lot of software out there to read the screen and to convert your speech into text. You may be able to get it at a low or no cost.
As Jude said in the post above, get connected with the American Foundation for the Blind. A F B website.
On their website, search for Community Outreach to connect with someone in your state. It does make a lot of this easier for a person to come by and get you set up.
When you are setup, come back and let us know!