Reading

The iPad has the option to enable having a selected section of text read to the student. Click on the following link for a step-by-step guide on how to enable this setting on the iPad: 

• Text-to-Speech for the iPad

Read&Write is available on the iPad as well, but it should be noted that it is not as robust as on the laptop/Surface Go. The Read&Write app provides an 2nd party on-screen keyboard with enhanced word prediction and also text-to-speech options for when students are using the Safari browser. Here are the tools/features available on the iPad:

• Enhanced word prediction

• Speech-to-text option

• Hover speech

• Speak selected text

• Translator

• Dictionary

• Picture Dictionary

If your team would like a student on your caseload to have access to Read&Write, reach out to the AT Department

Windows has a built in text to speech option on any device with a Windows operating system. You can adjust the settings within the Narrator menu of the Settings menu. Here are some settings to consider for the best text to speech set up:

• • • Start Up Options:

      • • Enable "Allow the shortcut key to start Narrator" (allows the student to hit Ctrl+WindowsKey+Enter to activate Narrator)

    • Use Narrator cursor:

      • • Enable "Read and interact with the screen using the mouse"

The Read&Write software is widely used among many districts and universities. We currently have a set of licenses for the district through our AT Department and are happy to assist teams in getting it set up for students to use. If you feel that your student is in need of a more customized and comprehensive text to speech option, please reach out to the AT Department to have a student added to our district license. Refer to the Read&Write section below for resources on how to use the Read&Write tools.