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"vBookz is an extraordinary ebook reader that actually reads for you. It displays books with speech ability interface features for the most rich experience available" Can read your own documents if they have been converted to epub. Highlights word as it is read.

A simple tool that makes reading on the web more enjoyable by removing the clutter.

"Readability™ is a simple tool that makes reading on the Web more enjoyable by removing the clutter around what you're reading. Follow the steps below to install Readability™ in your Web browser."

"Auryn, Inc. Promotes National Reading Month by Offering Complimentary Children's Storybook Apps During the Month of March"

"Check the boxes next to the accommodations that best match the student's needs. Then click the "See how Read&Write GOLD can help" button to create the student's personalized Read&Write GOLD user guide."

this font was especially designed for people with dyslexia. When they use it they make fewer errors in reading, according to a research study. It makes reading easier for them and takes less effort.

watch the video. makes sense

"Months after he was born, in 1948, Ron McCallum became blind. In this charming, moving talk, he shows how he is able to read -- and celebrates the progression of clever tools and adaptive computer technologies that make it possible. With their help, and that of generous volunteers, he's become a lawyer, an academic, and, most of all, a voracious reader. Welcome to the blind reading revolution."

"Carson and Sallie created this video, "How Read2Go Moved My Life," for the first White House Student Film Festival to demonstrate how technology can change learning experiences in school. "

"This easy-to-use reading and writing App runs directly on the iPad with no Wi-Fi or 3G access necessary. It includes powerful support features that benefit struggling readers and writers of all ages, especially those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, or other learning difficulties. iReadWrite is an affordable all-in-one solution for anyone looking for reading and writing support as they work on their iPad! "

"App that allows elementary school (K-5) teachers to easily keep track of each students' Fountas & Pinnell reading levels and reading conferences"

"For children and young people with reading difficulties, text-to-speech (TTS) software offers some of the benefits of a personal reader. The article provides an overview of the technology and its application, and then summarizes the research on benefits of TTS for struggling readers. The different kinds of TTS software available are described in three categories, according to sophistication, and information is given concerning how teachers can obtain electronic text materials for use with TTS. Finally, suggestions are provided for implementing TTS in the classroom. Related Postings from the Archives * Teachers' Use of Technology in a Reading Clinic by Ernest Balajthy et al. * Wait for Me! by Ofer Bergman * Jumping off the Page by Bart Pisha and Peggy Coyne What Is TTS? | Impact of TTS | Available Software | Available Texts | Practical Considerations | Suggestions for Use | References "

Read free books online Short stories, poetry, fiction, bestsellers, novels, fantasy, classic literature & more genres. Read and download free ebooks online * Upload to be published in our online library.

"One great tool for creating social reading experiences is Diigo (www.diigo.com), a free online application that allows users to add highlights and comments onscreen to any Web-based text. These comments can be seen by anyone using Diigo and are identified with the commenter's user name. Diigo also enables users to bookmark and "tag" with keywords any online articles that they find fascinating. Classes studying topics together can share their reading. Articles tagged by one user become instantly available to another, providing a source for continued study and ongoing conversations."

Into the Book is a reading comprehension resource for K-4 students and teachers. We focus on eight research-based strategies: Using Prior Knowledge, Making Connections, Questioning, Visualizing, Inferring, Summarizing, Evaluating and Synthesizing.

"Board Maker Files On this website you will find books that have been adapted using the Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) and the Mayer-Johnson program BoardMaker (c). The Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) are typically used by individuals who have difficulty being understood verbally or have severe difficulty with reading and writing. If you have your own copy of the book, we have files that allow you to print the symbols that we used to adapt the books. These PCS can be cut out and glued into your own book so that you can read the adapted book again and again to your child or students."

"Their invention, BeeLine Reader, adds color gradients to passages of text to help readers track lines of text from beginning to end quickly and easily. While independent study is still needed, their initial internal findings suggest BeeLine Reader improves reading speed for most users and may be particularly helpful for users with attention deficit disorder (ADD) and dyslexia."

Many students struggle to read well enough to support learning in various areas of the curriculum. Drawing on an eight-month inquiry, with 28 grade five students, this article discusses text-to-speech technology as an inclusive reading practice that allows students entry into their literacy communities, access to a variety of texts, and enhanced meaning making.

"Story Share provides relevant and readable content for students who read below grade level beyond elementary school. In doing so, we aim to inspire reading practice and improve literacy skills. By leveraging the combined powers of interactive web design and best practices in literacy instruction, our platform will bring together writers, readers, and educators to engage and support readers who struggle."

Voice Dream Reader is an iPhone and iPad app that lets you listen to any articles, blog posts, reports, papers, and books. It reads the text using the best available text-to-speech technology. The voice is clear and natural. This is the right app for you if you spend a lot of time commuting or exercising, and want to catch up on reading that you normally can't find time for.

"Over 300 Pages Getting Started: iPads for Special Needs book has over 300 pages of information, How to's, etc. Read the Book Online for Free Getting access to the entire book online for FREE. Read Book Online For Free Over 240 Screenshots  Getting Started: iPads for Special Needs book has over 240 screenshots and photos!"

This site is JUST books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers. There are no advertisements or other revenue generating opportunities on the site. Children can't navigate away from the site and follow other youtube leads. There are only children's books on the site. The videos only show the books versus seeing the reader, which I think distracts from the book. Animation on the site is limited to nice editing jobs that zoom to parts of the page. The books are frequently reordered to encourage listening to new books.