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 Text‐to‐Speech Programs Available in MCPS Computer Software Natural Reader WordQ Chrome Extension Kurzweil Read&Write Simple And Free Text To Speech Option Type Floating Toolbar Free + $$ for upgraded voices MCPS On all school licenses computers None, unless you File Formats copy/paste the it reads text into the program Word by Copies text to a Word small window highlighting with highlighting Cost Other functions Word Prediction Full‐featured Text to Software Speech Software Floating Toolbar Self‐contained program $189 $1395 Google Chrome Extension Works within the Chrome Browser only Text to speech features are free Must be downloaded to each Google profile On all school computers 5‐20 licenses per school Word Docs Any format you can import into the program Text within a Google Doc and Web Pages Only in Word Docs Yes Yes Word prediction to support writing Word prediction Dictionary/thesaurus Embed sticky notes, text notes and foot notes Highlight/extract highlights Record voice notes Graphic organizer, etc. Translate Premium Features ($$) include word prediction, speech recognition, e‐highlighters, and more. AT Quick Guide – TTS in MCPS
March 2015
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