9th - 12th Grade
Reading & Writing Resources
Reading & Writing Resources
Ginger (Dyslexia)
Software to assist with correcting grammar and spelling, and can help improve student's writing.
Free version (limited) as well as a annual (paid) subscription (more features).
Sonocent/Glean (Dyslexia)
Software allows users to capture recordings of classes/meetings and visualizing audio as chunks making it easier to return to a specific part of a recording later. User can select/modify specific sections of audio and add photos, slides, and additional notes to the original recording after which they can be exported and shared.
Annual (paid) subscription required.
Ghotit (Dyslexia)
Ghotit Real-Writer/Reader is a text editor and contextual spell checker for users with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and English Learners (ELs).
Price varies depending on platform (Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPad), for individuals, or site license for 200+ devices.
Bookshare (Visual impairment, Reading disability)
Online library of accessible ebooks for people with print disabilities, such as visual impairment, severe dyslexia, and cerebral palsy.
Non-human (auto-generated) voices.
Books can be accessed online through the Bookshare Web Reader or by using other apps or software. (How to access books)
Free for qualified students.(Who qualifies?)
Learning Ally (Visual impairment, Reading disability)
Accessible ebooks for people with print disabilities, such as visual impairment, severe dyslexia, and cerebral palsy.
Human voices for audiobooks.
Books can be accessed by logging into Learning Ally and using the app, or by using an eBook-compatible device or software.
Requires a school license/subscription.
Learn Out Loud - (Reading disability)
The majority of files are free to access online or through download.
From site: "The LearnOutLoud.com Kids Audio & Video Directory offers a selection of over 2,000 educational audio and video titles for kids and teens. Here you’ll find audio books, podcasts, and free videos for kids to learn from."
No search option for grade/age, can only search by title, author, language, format, and filetype.
Read&Write Chrome extension (Reading/learning disabilities)
Chrome Extension for listening to webpage content and converted audio files (like Bookshare). Limited options for users.
Non-human (auto-generated) voices.
The free version allows some basic setting changes (i.e. voice, reading speed). The paid versions offers additional features.