The study examined the feasibility of adapting commercially available educational software to a speech synthesizer compatible with the Apple II for use with 15 visually impaired students 8 to 12 years old. Ss were pre-tested on measures of auditory discrimination, computer literacy, keyboard proficiency, spelling, and language. Ss then received tutoring with the Echotype program (a typing program); 10 Ss received instruction with the Spelling Program; and 5 with the Language Program. Findings suggested increased exposure to the voice synthesizer was necessary to help students become sufficiently accustomed to the speech. All Ss showed considerable improvement in the typing skills, while the spelling program appeared to be enjoyable and motivating. Ss' anxiety about computers decreased while their feelings of efficacy in using a computer increased slightly. (CL)