Tag: Text to speech

Prizmo Go

Posted on November 28, 2017 by In iOS, O.C.R., Reading
A man using a tablet at work
Need to quickly have a handout or an article read aloud? It can be as simple as taking a picture with your iPad/iPhone with PrizmoGo(new window). Why we like it: Text to speech function is free Ease of use Has built in OCR, no WiFi required! Prizmo Go allows you to quickly grab any written text…

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AT Reading Support Features You Already Have!

Posted on February 27, 2017 by In Android, Apps, iOS, PC, Reading
A tablet stacked on top of books
Technology is evolving at breakneck speed and assistive technology (AT) is evolving right along with it. As a result, accessibility options in mainstream technology have increased exponentially. Because there are so many options, choosing the right piece of technology can be overwhelming, even for those who are technologically savvy. Pre-built accessibility features make using AT…

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OneNote’s Accessibility Add-ons

Posted on November 24, 2016 by In Apps, Learning, Reading, Writing
A collection of AT devices
OneNote(new window) is a simple yet powerful note-taking app which allows users to quickly create and sync documents on their iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Chromebook, or Windows device. The app is designed to provide users with a flexible note-taking platform that supports audio, video, and hand-written notes. And yes, it can transfer your handwritten notes…

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iPad as Assistive Technology

Posted on January 18, 2016 by In A.T. Devices, Apps, iOS
A close-up of an iPad
The iPad(new window) makes a fantastic Assistive Technology (AT) device for many different reasons, one being the multitude of apps that are available to assist with almost any task. But before we even get to the apps, the iPad itself has some fantastic features built right in. Some of our favorites include: Text to Speech or…

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