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Monday Tech Tip: Read Aloud

Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Read Aloud, which is a Google Chrome extension that allows a user to use text-to-speech technology that will convert webpages to audio. Users can also use Read Aloud to read PDFs, Google Docs, Google Play books, Amazon, Kindle, and EPUB out loud. This free […]

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ATFAQ147 – Q1. Loan Libraries, Q2. Text-to-Speech AAC for phone, Q3. Chrome Compatible Joysticks, Q4. Aira vs. BeMyEyes, Q5. Basic Loan Library Needs, Q6. WildCard: Thoughts on Win11

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ147 – Q1. Loan Libraries, Q2. Text-to-Speech AAC for phone, Q3. Chrome Compatible Joysticks, Q4. Aira vs. BeMyEyes, Q5. Basic Loan Library Needs, Q6. WildCard: Thoughts on Win11   —- Transcript Starts Here —- Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, […]

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Turn your handwriting into speech with the HandySpeech App

Over the years we’ve written about several different text-to-speech tools.  Text-to-speech (TTS) is a type of assistive technology that reads digital text aloud.  If you’re looking for a tool to help turn handwriting into speech, check out HandySpeech! The HandySpeech App is the only handwriting-to-speech application for iOS devices.  It helps provide individuals with speech […]