Accessibility Tools
Basic Text to Speech (TTS) A text-to-speech Tool reads digital text to users. Text-to-speech (TTS) converts text on a screen into speech, similar to an on-the-go audio book. These programs allow people with reading disabilities to listen to written words (such as books, newspapers articles, textbooks) on a variety of devices. Text to…
Assistive Technology (AT) is a broad term encompassing any light-, mid-, or high-tech tool or device that helps people with disabilities perform a task with greater ease and encourages the users to become more independent and self-reliant. Mainstream examples include Siri on iPad and iPhone apps, and speech recognition on smartphones, tablets and computers. Adaptive…
Your rights Learning Disability Dyslexia and ADHD 1936: First known use of the term learning disability According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of a learning disability is: Any of various conditions (such as dyslexia or dysgraphia) that interfere with an individual’s ability to learn and so result in impaired functioning in language, reasoning, or academic skills…
Are you concerned about your child? Have you noticed some signs that are making you wonder about your child reaching developmental milestones? Do you have an undiagnosed learning disability? Although learning disorders occur in very young children, they are usually not recognized until the child reaches school age. Signs of A Learning Disability Here is…
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We provide an overview of the different types of critical assistive technology tools and learning disability tools needed to provide support for student success in all academic settings, including elementary and secondary settings. Our LDRFA Resources & Event section was created to help you improve the effectiveness of your outcomes. The different sections provide an…
Welcome to LD Resourced Foundation assistive technology Eliminate Barriers. we are committed to bringing our reader the latest and best solutions. Determining the correct tools might seem a bit overwhelming! LDRFA.org is here to simplify the process of selecting the right tools. Assistive Technology (AT) for students and adults includes devices software and apps that…
