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Unity developers can now tap into system screen reader tools on macOS and Windows

Unity is updating its game engine so developers can leverage the built-in screen reading software in desktop operating systems.

Unity is updating its game engine to support native screen readers in both macOS and Windows. Screen readers narrate on-screen menus so blind and low-vision players can navigate a game or a piece of software without additional assistance. "Building something like that from scratch has to be decided upon early in development so you have the time/resources allocated to make it properly," Steve Saylor, an accessibility consultant and creator, shared on Bluesky.

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