Text-to-Speech (TTS) Technology (reads text out loud on a computer)
Mac Operating Systems
- Accessibility for students with visually impairments: http://www.apple.com/accessibility/macosx/vision.html
- Accessibility for students with hearing impairments: http://www.apple.com/accessibility/macosx/hearing.html
Natural Reader (Windows and Mac versions)
- Download at http://www.naturalreaders.com (free and paid; paid versions provide better voice options)
- Video tutorials available at http://www.naturalreaders.com/features.htm
GhostReader (Mac only)
- Download at http://www.convenienceware.com/ghostreader.php
- Text tutorial available at http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/oae/at/ghostreader
- Video tutorials available at http://www.convenienceware.com/ghostreader/videos.php
Speech-to-Text (STT) Software
You can search the Internet for more text and video tutorials for any of the applications or processes discussed above. Check with the DSO if you need additional assistance.