Text to speech apps read material aloud, and the best software includes natural sounding voices & features for tracking, customizing the appearance of fonts & colors, adjusting reading speed, and taking notes.
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Learning differences that may benefit from text to speech:
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Dyslexia
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ADHD
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Visual Processing challenges
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Irlen Syndrome
SALT Center students may schedule with the Educational Technology Coordinator, Mary Beth, for assistance with the following:
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How to read documents with alternative formats in D2L, the online learning management system for the UA.
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Reading with Speechify (Campus licensed software with superior voices)
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How to use accessibility features for reading aloud within online textbooks