Downloads
PDF:
Many of the documents on this site are given in PDF format (Portable Document Format). To view these you will need a PDF reader, such as Adobe Acrobat. You can obtain this free from:
Text-to-Speech Programs:
The programs on this page are available via the internet, without charge for the initial download. The Rugby Disability Forum has not tested most of these programs, and cannot provide technical support or promise that these programs will work for you. If you have problems with this software, please contact the makers of the software for assistance.
Browsealoud
Browsealoud is a Windows program that instantly speech-enables websites, reading the text that users require with the hover of a mouse. Free to download, easy to use with control over the voice, pitch and speed, browsealoud is there when you need assistance as you navigate the Web.
System Requirements:: Operating Systems: Windows 95, 98, 98SE, NT, 2000 and XP Browsers: Internet Explorer 4 upwards, Netscape Navigator.
Help Read
This program can uses a text-to-speech synthesizer and can read text files, web pages, e-books, and text in the windows clipboard.
System Requirements:: PC computer with Windows 3.1 or later, at least 4MB RAM, at least 2 MB hard disk space, and a sound card and speakers.
ReadPlease
ReadPlease is free software for Windows that can read text copied from text in any window. The ReadPlease display allows customization of background color, font style and color, and a slider bar to control text size.
System Requirements: PC computer with Windows 95 or later; a sound card and speakers.
Read-e
Free download in exchange for feedback from users. Converts MSIE 6.0 to a read-aloud browser; special features include: reads text on mouseover; reads browser controls and list of favorites; dictionary function finds synonyms and definitions of highlighted words; pop-up suppressor eliminates distracting advertising windows.
System Requirements: PC computer with Windows 98, ME , NT (with SP6), 2000, or XP; Internet Explorer 6 (downloaded if required); TTS voice (downloaded and installed if required); a sound card and speakers.
Page last updated: October 17, 2005