Texthelp Read and Write Gold
3 Keywords: Texthelp Read And Write Gold, Text To Speech, Spell Checking
Texthelp Read and Write Gold can be used for proof reading text with text to speech and word highlighting. It has its own spell checker with options for meanings and speech feedback. There are many more features and the user can set the program up to suit their preferences with a choice of voices, speed of reading, colours, menus and tool bars.
Nuance offer WAV file downloads to hear the voices of Daniel or Emily if you want a British English accent.
- Making your computer speak using text to speech
"With the right software a computer can turn text into a spoken voice. Known as text-to-speech (or sometimes TTS), this tool is one of the most valuable uses of a computer for users with dyslexia or other reading difficulties as it helps them access the written word independently and develop reading skills. Text from web pages, documents, email or other files can be read aloud using text to speech technology." Iansyst
- RNIB Adobe Acrobat PDFs - Web Access Centre
This web page, with several links, offers advice related to the accessibility of PDF documents, mainly from the point of view of the use of screen reader users.
- JISC TechDis: Comparison of free PDF converters and readers.
A comparison of free applications available for download with accessibility options when working with Microsoft Office 2003 and other applications.
- JISC TechDis: Making the most of PDFs
The JISC TechDis Accessibility Essentials Guide on making the most of PDF format has been divided into the following three sections: The Benefits and Barriers of PDFs, Producing Accessible PDFs, User Personalisation of Adobe Reader.
- Texthelp online training guide with audio
The University of Southampton Assistive Technology Service have provided a walk through guide with audio and a chance to see some screen grabs of the software.
- Texthelp Read and Write Gold overview, suppliers and further links
Emptech provide a description of Texthelp Read and Write Gold with further information and reviews. Pricing varies and there are numeous suppliers for this text to speech, spell checking reading and writing support tool.
- Texthelp training and installation guides
Texthelp have several training and installation guides for their products. All are downloadable PDFs
- WebAIM: PDF Accessibility
Guidelines for developers of accessible PDF documents with in depth tagging advice, structure and reading flow.
- Adobe Accessibility Training Resources
Reading and creating accessible PDF documents – a set of tutorials that are easy to follow
