
For some people, reading large amounts of text on screen can be difficult.
Browsealoud software reads web pages aloud.
Who needs Browsealoud?
Browsealoud makes using the internet easier for people with:
Low literacy and reading skills
English as a second language
Dyslexia
Mild visual impairment
How it works
Browsealoud is a computer program that reads aloud all website content including PDF and MS Word documents. As you move the cursor over words, they are spoken aloud. Website owners pay a yearly charge to Browsealoud to enable their site.
Why YOU need it
The Disability Discrimination Act states that all services should be made accessible to people with disabilities. By subscribing to
Browsealoud for your website, you will increase the number of people who can access the content on your website, such as:
6% of the population with severe dyslexia (source: Dyslexia Institute 2003)
14% of the population who are registered disabled (source: Disability Rights Commission)
4% of the UK population with a sight problem (source: RNIB)
It’s easy
Speech-enabling your site is seamless and handled remotely. There doesn't have to be any downtime on your website and there are no management overhead costs.
What now?
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