[Athen] Text to Speech Reader

[E.A. Draffan]

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> On 12 Feb 2016, at 17:46, Poore-Pariseau, Cindy <Cindy.Poore-Pariseau at bristolcc.edu> wrote:

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> We used to encourage the use of NaturalReader, but a couple of years ago, many “commercials” started popping up.  We now encourage the use of Balabolka and haven’t had any complaints (I use this myself quite often).

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> From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Nettie Fischer

> Sent: Friday, February 12, 2016 12:28 PM

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> Subject: Re: [Athen] Text to Speech Reader

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> Natural Reader is another software and/or app that would allow him to type and have the text read aloud.  There is a free, downloadable version and an educational version (cost effective).  If he uses a Bluetooth speaker, he can adjust the volume loud enough for the entire class to hear.  

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> On Fri, Feb 12, 2016 at 9:24 AM, Robert Beach <rbeach at kckcc.edu> wrote:

> Do you have access to Read&Write?  If so, you could try using the Speak As I Type feature, set to sentence.  Then he could type a sentence and R&W would speak it out loud.  Just one thought off the top of my head.

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> From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Dori Lloyd

> Sent: Friday, February 12, 2016 10:52 AM

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> Subject: [Athen] Text to Speech Reader

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> An instructor of ours has had an unexpected health event that will leave him without a voice for a while.  We are starting to investigate some text to speech readers that he can use in his classroom to communicate with his students.  I am turning to the experts for any suggestions.  

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> Your comments are greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

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