Posted by Ceanna MacGregor on the 31st August, 2026
Category The Scottish Voice Text-to-Speech
We are delighted to announce that Scottish learners can now access a selection of Scottish voices on iPads, Chromebooks and Android devices. Download free from the Scottish Voice website.
Posted by Kirstin Barr on the 7th January, 2026
Category Text-to-Speech Dyslexia
For learners who struggle to access text, reading pens can be life-changing. From reading aloud and easing fatigue to supporting confidence and independence, this post explores how different features meet different needs, and why the 'right' pen depends on the learner.
Posted by Craig Mill on the 7th January, 2025
Category Dyslexia Text-to-Speech
The article highlights the tools in WordQ, a reading and writing support which includes word prediction, text-to-speech and much more.
Posted by Craig Mill on the 31st October, 2024
Category Text-to-Speech Dyslexia
Natural Reader has been a favourite text-reader for many years. It's simple to use, has a large 'play' button making it easy to target and press to read text, and it works extremely well with the Scottish voices.
Posted by Craig Mill on the 16th October, 2024
Category Dyslexia Text-to-Speech
Safari Reader in iOS18 has had a makeover with new and improved features.
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 4th June, 2024
Category Communication Aids Text-to-Speech
You can now record your own voice for free (or ask someone else to record their's) on an iPad and use it for communication or reading. So how does it sound?
Posted by Craig Mill on the 27th May, 2024
Category Dyslexia Text-to-Speech
Live Text is a built-in tool in iOS that allows you to take a photo of text and hear it spoken aloud. Live Text is an artificial intelligent (AI) powered tool.
Posted by Craig Mill on the 16th January, 2024
Category Dyslexia Text-to-Speech
A selection of free universal tools to support writing for Windows, iPads and Chromebooks.
Posted by Paul Nisbet on the 25th October, 2023
Category Text-to-Speech Dyslexia
Read&Write for Google Chrome and OrbitNote for Chromebooks now have more Scottish voices plus the Ceitidh Gaelic voice. The voices are available in the free version of Read&Write as well as the Premium version.
Posted by Craig Mill on the 7th September, 2023
Category Dyslexia Text-to-Speech
This one hour workshop will explore a range of built-in tools to support literacy.
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