Tag Archives: text-to-speech
Speak Selection – you just have to know about this!
Posted in Accessibility and Access, Apps and Mobile Learning
Katie Lyon April 20, 2013
Katie Lyon April 20, 2013
Speak Selection is one of the most exciting and useful accessibility features on the iPad. It has been around for a while now, since iOS 5 in fact, but has continued to improve with time. We had mentioned it in Accessibility Settings in iOS: access to i-devices explaine d but since this time there have been more features added …
Latest Spectronics Online Video! Apps for AAC Series – Part 2: Symbol and Text-to-Speech Apps
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Latest News
Jay November 14, 2012
Jay November 14, 2012
Check out the latest video JUST added to the Spectronics Online Resources! Apps for AAC Series – Part 2: Symbol and Text-to-Speech Apps is available now! Login to start watching straight away!
SpeakComputer – Text to Speech
Posted in Tools & Resources
Gerry Kennedy August 21, 2012
Gerry Kennedy August 21, 2012
This is a relatively recent software program and one that is new to me. I have been experimenting with it in a number of contexts over the past few weeks and it is impressive. SpeakComputer is a very flexible and versatile MS Windows software program as it offers useful and practical features. Different aspects and functions cater to …
Voice Based ICT Software and Resources
Posted in Tools & Resources, Web links
Gerry Kennedy August 14, 2012
Gerry Kennedy August 14, 2012
There are many options in accessing MS Windows and MAC OS computers with voice. Either voice recognition (speaking into a microphone) or text to speech (voice output) need to be carefully researched and scrutinised. Some relevant resources are listed in this document with hyperlinks to the web sites where software can be downloaded as freeware, Open source or …
Can I change the voices on my DynaVox VMax?
Posted in Techniques & Tips
Charlene Cullen August 8, 2012
Charlene Cullen August 8, 2012
I am often asked this question so I thought I’d put together a response for people to refer back to when needed. Our voice is important to us, and when we get a communication device it’s often a feature that people with complex communication needs have strong preferences about.
Karen and Lee Voices available on MAC OS
Posted in Tools & Resources
Gerry Kennedy July 11, 2012
Gerry Kennedy July 11, 2012
Whilst attending the excellent Making a Difference SA Expo last week, conducted at Hindmarsh, Jim Sprialis, Craig and I discovered that some high quality Australian text to speech (TTS) Karen and Lee were available as free downloads for MAC OS users. These voices are freely available for download in the later versions of MAC OS 10.7 (or later). …
Abilipad – the Write tool for the iPad
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, New Technologies, Teaching and Learning
Jane Farrall November 29, 2011
Jane Farrall November 29, 2011
(formerly Intellipad) is a relatively new writing app available for the iPad. Developed by an Occupational Therapist who wanted a custom keyboard for her client – the App has become much more than a custom keyboard creator and is a very clever writing and literacy teaching tool. At the most basic level, Abilipad offers a keyboard with word …
iZoom 4: New Version of the lower cost Screenreader for People with Low Vision
Posted in Tools & Resources
Barbara Landsberg September 5, 2011
Barbara Landsberg September 5, 2011
At less than half the cost of ZoomText, iZoom is an economical option for people with low vision who need an easy-to-use program for magnifying text on their computer screens. Another big bonus is that it speaks out the text using clear male and female Australian voices! AND the new iZoom Version 4 has just been released allowing …
Perth it’s your turn for a Texthelp Read&Write GOLD Workshop this Month!
Posted in Events, Workshops
Barbara Landsberg August 17, 2011
Barbara Landsberg August 17, 2011
Join us for a full day of hands-on training learning about the NEW Version 10 of the popular Texthelp Read&Write GOLD literacy support software in Perth on Friday 26th August – 9am to 4pm. Where? Rydges Perth | Cnr Hay and King Streets | Perth CBD. Why is the Texthelp Read&Write GOLD program so popular? With so many …
TarHeel Reader – a fabulous literacy resource for ALL
Posted in Permanent Resources, Tools & Resources, Web links
Jane Farrall August 15, 2011
Jane Farrall August 15, 2011
I strongly believe that everyone has the right to learn to read and write and it is our role to make sure that every student we work with develops the best literacy skills possible. As part of this we need to have high interest texts on topics of their choice available to all the students we work with …
