Files are usually available in HTML, PDF or Text format, which can then be read aloud using any text-to-speech program. However, they are freely available to all and may be a good solution for providing electronic versions of popular classics ( Pride and Prejudice, A Christmas Carol, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, etc.). The books available from these sites are in the public domain, so you will not be able to find newer books here. Although they lack more sophisticated control options and choices for speaking voices, they may be an appropriate solution for helping students read short pieces of text.Īnother free option for helping students access text is to download books from a website such as Project Gutenberg or LibriVox.
These simple programs can read text files aloud for students and are freely available with all Windows and Macintosh operating systems. One of the easiest (and least expensive) ways to provide students with recorded text is use text-to-speech features built into your computer’s operating system to read digitized text. Many publishers now offer their textbooks on CD-ROM and teachers can easily scan print materials into their computer to create digital versions of texts. Once you have digital text, you have many options. Fortunately, there are now a number of fairly inexpensive ways to provide struggling readers with access to printed materials by providing text digitally, see An Educator’s Guide to Making Textbooks Accessible and Usable for Students with Learning Disabilities.
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