Leasey 10 Is Launched
Steven Scott welcomes Brian Hartgen from Hartgen Consultancy to discuss the launch of Leasey 10. Leasey, now in its tenth version, is a powerful tool designed to enhance accessibility for JAWS screen reader users. As Brian explains, “Leasey has two strands: a module for complete beginners and an advanced version packed with features to improve efficiency for experienced users.” Leasey Basic provides a structured menu system for those new to computers, while Leasey Advanced offers a range of tools to streamline text editing, access online services, and improve application usability.
One of the biggest updates in Leasey 10 is the integration of ChatGPT. “You can call up ChatGPT from within any application, allowing you to rephrase or summarize text, spell-check documents, and even generate AI-created images,” Brian shares. Users can also save and reload AI conversations with a built-in summary, ensuring continuity across sessions. Another key feature is audio transcription, which allows users to convert speech into text and even translate non-English audio into English.
Leasey 10 makes interacting with ChatGPT even more user-friendly by offering pre-prepared prompts to guide users in crafting effective queries. “One of the challenges with AI tools is knowing how to ask the right questions,” Brian notes. “We’ve included a set of structured prompts to help users get the best results.” Additionally, responses from ChatGPT can be exported to applications like Microsoft Word or copied to the clipboard for further use.
Users interested in upgrading to Leasey 10 can do so for £35 (approximately $45 USD). The software includes an API key for ChatGPT access, but users who prefer to manage their own billing can enter their own API key. As Steven highlights, “For the amount of work that goes into this, it’s an incredibly valuable tool for anyone using JAWS.”
Leasey 10 continues to evolve, with more updates already in development. For more information on Leesy and to purchase the latest version, visit Hartgen Consultancy’s official website.