"Screenreader.net is a social enterprise which is empowering thousands of poorer blind people worldwide. The School of Social Entrepreneurs is proud to be part of it all."
Alastair Wilson Chief Executive, School for Social Entrepreneurs

"It’s a fantastic project to improve accessibility for users. I hope organisations who want the public to access their services and products on-line will recognize how valuable this is in enabling those with visual impairment to access their sites."
Andrew Lansley MP (Website Thunder-accessible)

"I thought your website was first rate. Something that would be of great help with people with a range of disabilities. Helps people to compete on a level playing field which is so important."
Christopher Swaffin-Smith Professor Family Businesses

"Roger Wilson-Hinds is a true social entrepreneur, developing the products blind and partially sighted people really need and making them available to the people who need them most."
Cliff Prior Chf Executive UnLtd.

"15,000 new users is a stunning achievement for a new start and you should be proud of what you've done in such a short time. I am sure that at some point soon you'll hit "tipping point" and be celebrating 15 million! Well done all".
Craig Dierden Chief Executive, Speaking Up

"As a Computer Volunteer with the RNIB I regularly visit people that have spent hundreds of pounds on screen-reading software that is complicated to use, and way beyond what they need. We need to get the message out that Thunder exists, it's free, and it does what the average user wants. Let's save the blind and visually-impaired community some money.
As a businessman, I see a gap in the market being filled by free product with a an ethical purpose, and a team of dedicated professionals intent on doing the community some good. We should support them in their endeavors"
Darcy Harrison RNIB Computer Volunteer

"AbilityNet are delighted to wish a happy first birthday to Thunder – the solution makes a significant contribution to reducing the digital divide for blind and visually-impaired users and we look forward to it doing so for many years to come"
David Baines Acting Chief Executive, Abilitynet

"Technology offers enormous opportunities to help visually-impaired people access information. Findings from Network 1000, a recent survey of 1000 visually-impaired people in Great Britain, provides evidence that many visually impaired people do not use computers very often, if at all. A commonly quoted reason that people gave was that computers where not accessible and that access technology was too expensive.
Exciting initiatives like 'Thunder' help to overcome these barriers for many people."
Dr Graeme Douglas Visual Impairment Centre for Teaching and Research (VICTAR)

"This is great - but please can we ensure that people with learning difficulties are not excluded."
Gill Levy Information Officer, Seeability

"Roger, all power to your elbow. You are a social entrepreneur par excellence!"
Ian Bruce Former Chief Executive, RNIB.

"I am delighted to hear that you have had so many downloads."
John Gill Chief Scientist, RNIB

"RNIB is delighted to support the idea of Thunder. Cost of access software coupled with training on how to use it are two major barriers to independence for blind people and we welcome all efforts to break these barriers down. We will be telling people about thunder so they have a better choice of access solutions."
John Godber Head of Products & Publications

"Thunder is a big advance in assistive software because it brings vital screen reading capability to people who desperately need to access a computer, but would otherwise not be able to afford it. Thunder is a tremendous initiative."
John Lamb Publisher, Ability Magazine

"The software supplied by Screenreader.net is an excellent alternative to some of the more expensive brands on the market. Screenreader.net
has enabled us (Leonard Cheshire) to provide accessible computer systems to a significant number of our clients so that they can actively
participate in the digital world that is so important today."
Katy Evans Workability Project Officer

"The provision of free talking software and a free VI text browser for Windows PC’s and laptops is a great step forward."
Kevin Carey Director, HumanITy

"With very best wishes to Thunder on his first birthday and all success in the years to come."
Lord Colin Low Chairman, RNIB

"New College Worcester (NCW) is very pleased to congratulate Thunder on its first birthday: it has proved to be a really good year for the company and we wish Thunder continued success.“
Mardy Smith Principal NCW

"It is heartening to see blind people given access to the internet in such an easy format. I sincerely hope that you and your team go from strength to strength in this
wonderful venture."
Margaret Grainger British Wireless for the Blind Fund

"As you know am a big supporter of your work and look forward to more successes in the future.
good luck on the 18th."
MIKE BRACE, OBE Chief Executive, VISION2020UK

National Awards 2007: Commended "Delivering social or environmental benefits through ICT." Awarded to Screenreader.net CIC.
Nicola Thompson Head of the ICT Hub

"We wish Screenreader continued success with Thunder. Accessible information is key to the success of our learners at Queen Alexandra College – Thunder plays an important role."
Ray Piggott QAC/Sight Village

"At last a piece of software which is accessible to all visually impaired people - with no charge."
Richard smith A great practical supporter

"I do applaud all you are doing to make life more accessible for blind and partially-sighted people and I wish you continued success with Thunder and all your other innovations."
Rowland Myers Trustee and Managing Editor, Soundings Audio Magazine

"I can't tell you how thrilled I was to find your program. In the past I had several trial versions of some of the popular advertised screen reading systems, only to be disappointed when my time would run out. Like many others I needed help and couldn't afford the high prices.

I found out about Thunder from a friend that works in a local college. I couldn't believe that something I needed so badly was actually there for me. I only hope that more people in similar situations can learn about your program. Please do what you can to reach the public. I know there are many people that would appreciate knowing about it. I am just glad to have the chance. Thank you so much!"
Shirley Rozelle User

"Congratulations on the success of Thunder in its first year. As information technology plays an ever increasing part in all our lives, it is more important than ever that visually impaired people are able to use software such as Thunder to enjoy the same access to computers that sighted people take for granted."
Simon Courcha Marketing Manager, National Talking Newspapers & Magazines

"Many congratulations and all power to you in your continuing campaign for free and low cost assistive technology. Well done!"
Stephen Remington Director, Action For Blind People

"Dear Thunder, (what an inaccurate way to open a good wishes message!). You are blazing a trail for others to follow – remote access to all; computers for people who have difficulty reading a screen. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association applauds your deserved success. May you (and subsequent versions of you) have many happy birthdays."
Tom Pey Director of Public Policy and Development, GDBA