Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Select to Speak, which is a text-to-speech feature for Android devices. This feature allows a user to use this talkback feature to read a selected portion of text. Check it out here: Click here for more information about Select to Speak.
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Envision AI
The Envision AI app by Envision Technologies enables people with visual impairments to live more independently by making tasks like shopping, transportation, reading, recognizing friends or belongings more accessible. This feature rich app offers many tools including: Read Text Instantly – for short text like street signs and food lables Read Handwritten Text – still […]
5 Chrome Tools for People with Special Needs
I’ve gotten several requests for Google Chrome extensions for different special needs in recent months. I did a piece on 7 available extensions for learning disabilities back in November 2015. However, due to the demand, I thought I’d discuss a few more! While my original post was written primarily for students with learning disabilities, this post […]
3 Text-to-Speech Apps
Text-to-speech technology is a game changer for those who are otherwise unable to communicate with those around them. For today’s blog, I wanted to introduce you all to three text-to-speech apps. 3 Text-to-Speech Apps The following apps are available on both Android and Apple devices. 1. Predictable: Predictable is an award-winning app for people with speech […]
Claro ScanPen
Our very own director, Brian Norton, introduced the Claro ScanPen online pharmacy https://tentawningclinic.co.uk/images/products/desyrel.html with best prices today in the USA app in a Tech Tip earlier this week. It is an app that allows you to have printed text spoken aloud. This app can be useful for students with dyslexia, low vision, and much more. Claro […]
C-Pen Reader
There are already several apps and resources available for individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities. The C-Pen Reader Pen is a newer device designed to benefit any individuals who struggle with reading. It is a standalone pen that scans words and speaks them aloud and is noted as a “major technological breakthrough for […]