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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. In this article, we’ll describe the standard text to speech meaning and list some of the populations who benefit from TTS.

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Empowering Patients: Assistive Technologies for Independent Healthcare Management

Hurix Digital

Others, such as automatic page-turners, book holders, and adapted pencil grips, help the disabled perform daily tasks. Cognitive Aids: These devices help people with memory, attention, or other related challenges in their thinking skills. Hearing Aids: As the name suggests, these devices help people hear more clearly.

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6 Web Accessibility trends for 2023

Hurix Digital

The forced evolution of web accessibility trends post-COVID-19 has been a blessing in disguise for people with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments. Web accessibility refers to making a webpage or website accessible for users with cognitive and motor impairments. Virtual and Augmented Reality 5.

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5 Ways Accessible Design Makes Your eCommerce Website a Shopaholic’s Dream

Hurix Digital

Legal Compliance Adopting accessible design elements is now the norm for performing business as per ADA compliance for online stores across the globe. Alt text for product images allows users with visual or cognitive impairments to experience product images and descriptions and make an equally informed purchase decision.

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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., Apart from people with cognitive disabilities and individuals in noisy surroundings, non-native speakers of a language also rely on live captions to comprehend the content. are all examples of accessibility tools.

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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.