Beginning Thursday, Armstrong is launching a free service for customers with vision disabilities.

Talking Guide, a voice guidance feature on EXP that speaks the text on the TV screen, will make the navigating of on-screen services and functions easier for customers with visual disabilities, the company said.

Talking Guide is available to all EXP customers. It covers functions such as program selection, channels, menus, settings and search.

Talking Guide can be easily turned on or off by pressing and holding the “A” button on the EXP remote for at least two seconds. Customers will hear a voice say “screen reader on” or “screen reader off.” Once it is activated, it will speak the text on the screen, allowing for easier menu navigation and programming selection.

“We are very excited to be launching another great feature for EXP,” said Dave Wittmann, Armstrong vice president of marketing. “The Talking Guide will make use of our services even easier for customers with visual disabilities.”