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July 2008
NCIP Voice Recognition
by knann
A good overview of the use of voice recognition to support learners. Although somewhat dated, this site is helpful for background info for Special Educators considering Voice Recognition for a given student.
March 2008
ReadHowYouWant.com - Easy Read Books and formats, Large Print Books and formats, Biographies
by knann
► We markup books quickly and cost effectively into XML from PDF, HTML, scanned images and other electronic formats
► We automatically generate a large number of different formats from this XML file: Standard print, Large print, Specialized print, Braille, DAISY, Audio books and e-Books
To give people with reading disabilities access to information in books in the formats of their choice at an affordable price as soon as the book is published
Read The Words
by knann
& 5 others
, 1 comment
Upload Adobe PDF
Upload MS Word
Upload HTML File
Write Text Content
Cut and Past Text
Input Website Address
Input RSS Feeds URL
Step 2 - Select a Reader
Listen to our Reader’s samples
Choose 1 of 14 Different Readers
Our Readers Speak English, Spanish, and French
Each Reader has a Unique Voice and Some Have Accents
Control your Reader’s Speed
Play with your Reader’s Pitch
It takes our readers approx 1 minute to generate a 1 hr long recording
Step 3 - Sit Back and Listen
Listen to your reading online
Download your reading to your ipod or other mp3 player
Broadcast your reading as a podcast and share it
Post your reading in your Website or Blog
Save yourself Time
Turn the readers of your blog into listeners
Allow your readers to listen while they multi-task and download your blog
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December 2007
Welcome to Picture Planner
by knann
Picture Planner is an icon (picture) based scheduling system that assists individuals with disabilities in planning activities by the day, week, or month. Picture Planner uses synthesized speech to provide feedback and aid in accessibility.
October 2007
June 2007
1 Stop for Free Assistive Technology
by knann
(via)
If you know of an open source or otherwise free AT application that is not listed in our library,
please let me know about it via e-mail. We would like to add it to this resource.
Software Tools for Text to Speech
by knann
The very nature of having texts in electronic form means that students can have access different types of “supports.” These supports might include, for example, live links to definitions, images, and additional information. Providing texts electronically also has implications for the way in which text is presented; for example, the font size can change, different background colors can be added, or texts might be restructured (e.g., parsed) to accommodate a reader's needs. All of these embedded supports can promote better understanding of what the author intended to communicate.
February 2007
CLiCk, Speak: A Speaking Extension for Firefox
by knann
(via)
A text to speech addin that works on web pages
January 2007
November 2006
audible.com | Download books, magazines, newspapers and radio shows
by knann
& 1 other
Subscription service (various plans). Get mp3 files for your pc, ipod, mp3 player, or burn to cd to listen to your favorite books.
HELP Read™
by knann
Probably the best freeware reader available for the PC. Reads from the clipboard or webpage. Highlights words and sentences as it reads. The synthesized voice is mediocre but can be adjusted for volume,pitch and speed.
BrowseAloud
by knann
Free web browser reader and highlighter. Pc and Mac Versions, Limited functionality since websites must be BrowseAloud enabled. There is a directory available on the site.
Software and Service Resources for Talking Books
by knann
list of links to explore;commercial and free sources
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
by knann
Talking books for all age levels, requires sign-up and a specialized playr. Free of charge.
eBooks.com - Help - Reader comparison table
by knann
Learn about the requirements and capabilities of different ebook readers. Browse the selection of ebooks available for purchase.
Bookshare.org
by knann
& 2 others
Membership site with ebooks compatible with the Daisy format for use with a text /screen reader. Membership includes a basic reader.
www.audiobooksforfree.com
by knann
& 14 others
MP3 audiobooks with human voice, not synthesized speech. Seems to be mainly classic literature and other books in the public domain.
Open Source Pictograms (Symbols)
by knann
& 1 other
(via)
A nice collection of symbols for augmentative communication free to download.
CLiCk, Speak Features
by knann
Reading with a simple interface - CLiCk, Speak is designed to be as easy to use for sighted users as possible. The interface is completely mouse driven; there's no need to remember any key combinations. Reading through a page is as simple as placing the cursor and hitting the GO button; reading a selection is as easy as highlighting the text and hitting the SPEAK button.
DCMP
by knann
(via)
Video-described media for persons who are blind and visually impaired.
Development of the first guidelines for educational video description through our partnership with the American Foundation for the Blind.
A new, searchable information portal, including links to information from major educational and consumer groups.
A redesigned Web site with expanded media search options.
A new "DCMP for Kids" section that offers separate student accounts, which allow students direct access to the DCMP under the monitoring of teachers and parents who will determine which subject areas are accessible.
Enhanced delivery methods, which include downloading media and access to streaming via both Real Player and Windows Media Player.
1-Click Answers
by knann
Alt-Click in Windows or (Mac OSx Command+Option+G) on any word in any program on your screen for an instant, pop-up AnswerTip that won't interrupt your work. For vocabulary words, instant definitions and real voice buttons to hear the word aloud.
