Technology for text accessibility

Synthetic speech technology can turn online content into audio format. Integrated reading and translation tools allow everyone to read and understand your digital content. Additional functionalities enable e.g. enlarging texts, downloading contents for offline listening or making all buttons keyboard accessible.

There are many similar applications to help student with literacy difficulties, reduced vision, learning disabilities or simply people on the go. This example presents a webReader which allows content interaction on a personal level and offers important learning tools that help understanding and improve retention.

WebRieader functions

Web reader functions

The reader is in use, for example, on University of Jyväskylä web site at https://www.jyu.fi/en/current and provided by ReadSpeaker (https://www.readspeaker.com/solutions/text-to-speech-online/readspeaker-webreader/)

Source: University of Jyväskylä, Finland