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HearWho.com HearWho.com is an online web application that will work with your internet browser. Automatically turn any text into speech so you can listen to it, when you have time.
Kurzweil eBooks These are free eBooks for Kurzweil.  The LATI Region 4/6 AT Center has uploaded these books for you to download.  They are divided by grade level.	Download Kurzweil eBooks
Natural Reader Natural Reader is a Text to Speech software with natural sounding voices. This easy to use software can convert any written text such as MS Word, Webpage, PDF files, and Emails into spoken words. NaturalReader can also convert any written text into audio files such as MP3 or WAV for your CD player or iPod.	Download Natural Reader
Photo Story 3 Photo Story 3 includes features that enable you to create a slideshow with your digital pictures, edit your pictures, create your story with original music, add narration, and share them with your family and friends.	Download Photo Story 3 (zip file)
PocketMod The PocketMod is a small book with guides on each page. These guides or templates, combined with a unique folding style, enable a normal piece of paper to become the ultimate note card. It is hard to describe just how incredibly useful the PocketMod is. It's best that you just dive in and create one.	Create PocketMod Online Download PocketMod PDF to PocketMod Converter
PowerTalk PowerTalk is a free program that automatically speaks any presentation or slide show running in Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows.	Download PowerTalk
Read Please Reads any text you see on your screen - all purpose text-to-speech software.	Download Read Please
Sense Factory This is free software from Deafblind Online.  This software allows you to make slideshows, e-books, and videos for use with one or two switches.  You can also use a mouse for activation.  There are 52 activities that can be downloaded. (You might have to change some of them because this program is from the UK)	Download Sense Factory Download Sense Factory Manual
Word Talk WordTalk is a free plug-in developed for use with all versions of Microsoft Word (from Word 97 upwards), which can help people with reading difficulties use Microsoft Word more effectively. It will speak the text of the document and will highlight it as it goes. It contains a talking dictionary to help decide which word spelling is most appropriate. It sits neatly in your toolbar and is highly configurable, allowing you to adjust the highlight colours, the voice and the speed of the speech.	Download WordTalk (zip file) Download WordTalk Configure Download WordTalk Manual Download all 3.