Presenter: Susan Kelmer, Alternate Format Production Program Manager at the University of Colorado Boulder
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This is part of the operating system, and it reads text-based files, accessible PDF, Word, web pages, etc. You can adjust settings to your preferences, speed, type of voice, what it reads, etc.
this is a free Text-to-Speech Reader for the Pc available from:
(http://www.cross-plus-a.com/balabolka.htm)
It reads any text-based file, accessible PDF, Word or Text, HTML, etc. You can adjust speed, voice, pitch and you can produce MP3 files to be used on a CD.
It has a portable version you can put on a flash drive to take with you:
( http://download.cnet.com/Balabolka-Portable/3000-2170_4-75182537.html)
There is both a free and paid versions (three levels starting at $69.99)
It can work with text-based files of most types, including PDF and ePub files. It will import an image-based file and run Optical Character Recognition with good results. It has good selection of voices and can download additional voices for a fee.
(http://www.naturalreaders.com)
the low-cost paid version ($29.99) but has a 21-day free trial
It comes with a good selection of voices; can record audio files for use elsewhere; has a great array of navigational tools to help get through reading faster.
(http://www.nextup.com)
It reads aloud all types of text-based files: Word, RTF, HTML, PDF amd has more than a dozen voices. It can export to audio files to go on a portable player. There is a free trial available; Full version is $24.99, pro version is $39.99
(www.convenienceware.com/ghostreader)
There are a variety of different apps:
ClaroPDF reads PDF, has a free and paid version
ClaroSpeak speaks any accessible text
?Claro Scanpen uses your camera to take a picture of text then read out loud
? Claro MagX is a powerful high definition visual magnifier
the paid Versions start at $6.99
(http://www.claro-apps.com)
This is seamless, easy-to-use reader that has more than 50 voices to choose from; Available for both iOS and Android. It reads any text-based PDF; highlights as it reads
$14.99 price point
Reads Word files
Reads math coded with MathType
(https://www.cwu.edu/central-access/reader)
? Uses a gradient color on text in news articles and other web-based materials
(http://www.beelinereader.com)
(https://www.zabaware.com/reader/)