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The Benefits of Read-Aloud eBooks: Enhancing Literacy Skills

Kitaboo

The text-to-speech and read-aloud functions have been built into the eBook design. eBook content can be read aloud using “text to speech” (TTS) or “read aloud” capabilities. Text-to-speech or read-aloud features are integrated into the majority of high-end eBooks.

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Text-to-Speech Basics: What Is TTS and Who Uses It?

CourseArc

Call it the age of conversational computing—and the computer’s end of these conversations comes courtesy of a digital technology called text to speech, or TTS for short. For years it’s been used as an accessibility tool; as educational technology (edtech); and as an audio alternative to reading.

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The Impact of Accessibility Solutions on User Experience

Hurix Digital

Captioning and Transcripts Captions and transcripts provide essential access to audio and video content for users who are deaf or hard of hearing and those who prefer to read instead of listen. For instance, you can assign an access key to a link or button to allow users to quickly jump to that element using a keyboard shortcut.

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Empowering Patients: Assistive Technologies for Independent Healthcare Management

Hurix Digital

Cognitive Aids: These devices help people with memory, attention, or other related challenges in their thinking skills. These include devices like audio note-takers, educational software, and speech All these devices serve a crucial role in helping people manage mobility concerns, hearing loss, low or no vision, and cognitive issues.

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4 Myths About Live Captions for Accessibility

Hurix Digital

Text-to-speech commands, keyboard navigation, adaptable PDFs, voice commands, screen readers, etc., accessibility standards require live captioning for all audio and video content under Success Criterion (SC) 1.2.4 Live caption, referred to as subtitles, is the text representation of audio and video content.

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Inclusive Design: The Key to a More Equitable World

Hurix Digital

Another example is the use of plain language in written communication, which benefits not only people with cognitive disabilities but also people with limited literacy skills and those for whom English is a second language. Inclusive design is not only beneficial for people with disabilities but also for society as a whole.

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Innovative K-12 Digital Content for Modern Learning Platforms

Kitaboo

Impact of K-12 digital education Content on Modern Learning Platforms Creative creators and publishers are striving to apply advanced K12 digital education content to modern learning platforms and institutions to personalize learning experiences and nurture students’ cognitive and emotional skills.