BrowseAloud

 

What is BrowseAloud?

 

BrowseAloud makes websites accessible to those who require online reading support, which is 20% of the UK population. It works by reading web pages aloud in a human-sounding voice. The user simply hovers their mouse pointer over the text to hear it read aloud.

 

 

What does BrowseAloud look like?

 

 

BrowseAloud features and options are accessed from an easy to use, floating toolbar (see above). You can position this toolbar anywhere on your screen or hide from view, as you prefer.

 

 

What will BrowseAloud do for me?

 

Reads web pages aloud in a human-sounding voice (Includes websites, intranets, extranets, html, accessible Flash, alt tags)

 

Reads secure web pages

 

Reads PDF and Word documents in their original format

 

Highlights each word as it is spoken to show you where you are on the page

 

Magnifies text to your chosen font size and font style

 

Translates word-for-word between English, French, German, Italian and Spanish

 

Looks up accurate dictionary definitions

 

Converts text to MP3 

 

Masks information on the screen to help you focus on a particular area

 

 

Who does BrowseAloud help?

 

BrowseAloud helps any website visitor who requires online reading support. This includes those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia, mild visual impairments and those with English as a second language.

 

 

How do I download BrowseAloud?

 

Download BrowseAloud from the BrowseAloud website:

 

BrowseAloud Downloads

 

 

If you need anymore help, contact the BrowseAloud Support Team on:

 

+44 (0) 28 9442 8105