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ReadSpeaker offers the latest in text-to-speech technology for anyone on the Internet, regardless of their computer, browser, operating platform and connection speed. ReadSpeaker aims to make the Internet accessible for people with dyslexia, learning difficulties and low vision while also appealing to those who prefer to listen as well as read Internet content.
Following the government’s new digital strategy document from the Prime Minister’s Strategy unit; Connecting the UK, ReadSpeaker offers a practical and cost effective solution for central and local government to speech-enable public information and make websites accessible in tens of thousands of UK online centres, libraries, schools and other public places without the need for any downloads or plug-ins; thus reaching the 48% of the population who do not have access to internet at home. On a local level it provides a solution for helping local council to achieve priority outcome G4.
With its unique quality of voice and ease of use, ReadSpeaker is the first real solution for making a website talk.
Readspeaker can read most file formats including Word, RTF and PDF and works with most content management systems. Current UK clients include the Disability Rights Commission, British Dyslexia Association, Mencap and local and central government sites. Being the European leader in voice-on-the web technology ReadSpeaker is available in 12 European countries. Its clients include the French President’s official website, The Swedish Government, The French Assembly, Department of Health in Austria and The Department for Environment in Norway. To date, ReadSpeaker is used on more than 150 leading websites across Europe.
Carin Lennartsson
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ReadSpeaker XT
Talking websites are set to revolutionise the internet. Never before has it been possible to convert large amounts of written text to spoken language without human intervention and at a minimal cost. Downloading software is no longer necessary – technology has taken a big leap forward to help narrow the digital divide.
ReadSpeaker XT offers the latest in text-to-speech technology for anyone on the Internet, regardless of their computer, browser, operating platform and connection speed. It aims to make the Internet accessible for people with dyslexia, learning difficulties and low vision while also appealing to those who prefer to listen as well as read Internet content. The audio is provided in mp3 format, which makes it possible to download sound-files to mp3 players and CD and listen to at a later stage.
The latest version also makes it possible for users to:
• Control how a text and links are read
• Personalise the ReadSpeaker XT interface
• Determine the reading speed
• Select a text-version
ReadSpeaker XT can read most file formats including Word, RTF and PDF. With its unique quality of voice and ease of use, ReadSpeaker is the first real solution for making a website talk. Current UK clients include the Disability Rights Commission, British Dyslexia Association, Mencap and local and central government sites. The service is used on more than 150 leading websites across Europe.
Carin Lennartsson
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ReadSpeaker XT offers the latest in text-to-speech technology for anyone on the Internet, regardless of their computer, browser, operating platform and connection speed. It aims to make the Internet accessible for people with dyslexia, learning difficulties and low vision while also appealing to those who prefer to listen as well as read Internet content. The audio is provided in mp3 format, which makes it possible to download sound-files to mp3 players and CD and listen to at a later stage.
The latest version also makes it possible for users to:
• Control how a text and links are read
• Personalise the ReadSpeaker XT interface
• Determine the reading speed
• Select a text-version
ReadSpeaker XT can read most file formats including Word, RTF and PDF. With its unique quality of voice and ease of use, ReadSpeaker is the first real solution for making a website talk. Current UK clients include the Disability Rights Commission, British Dyslexia Association, Mencap and local and central government sites. The service is used on more than 150 leading websites across Europe.
Carin Lennartsson
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