Tag Archives: text-to-speech
Speak Selection – you just have to know about this!
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
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
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
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 …
Abilipad – the Write tool for the iPad
(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
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!
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
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 …
