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– A tool that rewords passages in English into simpler language.
– A free browser extension that proofreads documents / emails / et cetera for grammar and spelling.
Text-to-Speech Options
– Offers both a free and paid version. The DSC’s number one recommendation! NaturalReader is a free and easy-to-use tool where you can upload your PDF and have it read out loud to you. There are a variety of voice options available. Our recommendation for a free voice is “Samantha.” There are AI voice options available with a subscription.
– This is a free option. This is an option you can use with your USM Google Login credentials! You can upload a copy of your PDF document.
– very similar to NaturalReader
– built into the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
have built-in text-to-speech features called “Spoken Content”
MaineStreet Accessibility
In general, Mainestreet compatibility with screen readers such as “JAWS” is greatly enhanced when the individual user’s MaineStreet profile is set for “Accessibility Mode”. To turn on accessibility mode, log in as the user, click “My Personalizations” from the first MaineStreet menu after logging in. Click “Personalize General Options”. Select “Use Accessible Layout Mode” from the drop-down box for the first setting “Accessibility Features”. Click “OK” to save. The change takes effect after the user logs out and logs back in.