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 […]
Posts with the Text to speech tag
Claro ScanPen
Our very own director, Brian Norton, introduced the Claro ScanPen 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 ScanPen allows users to take a photo of their printed […]
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 […]
Monday Tech Tip: Text-to-speech reader-Natural Reader
David Frye, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us a text-to-speech application for Windows and Mac called Natural Reader. Check it out here: http://www.naturalreaders.com/
Monday Tech Tip: DaVinci desktop magnifier
Jim Fortman from Vision Aid Systems shows us the DaVinci HD/OCR desktop video magnifier (CCTV)that has text-to-speech. Check it out here:
Monday Tech Tip: Blaze EZ Premium Option Pack
Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us the Blaze EZ Premium Option Pack which is a document scanning stand that holds you Blaze EZ (OCR Multi-player) in correct position to scan documents to then use the OCR function of the Blaze EZ. Check it out here: