Title: Additional resources
Course: Web Accessibility MOOC for Educators

Hi everyone, when considering testing for accessibility, sometimes we do not have the tools to test for accessibility. Here are some free tools you can use:

- Chrome or Safari gradient color tool, beelinereader
- Reading speed Spritsy or Readsy
- Text to Speech resources
  - Free reader for PC for PDF, Word/Text and HTML, Balaboolka
  - Text reader plug in for Chrome, Speakit
  - Ivona (free) – http://www.ivona.com – copy and paste text into the box on the website, and play. Comes with many voices.
  - Natural Reader (free and paid versions) – http://www.naturalreaders.com – copy and paste text into the box on the website, then play. Paid versions offer more options and an app that can be installed on Mac or PC.
  - Zabaware (free and paid versions) http://www.zabaware.com – download their app for PC – includes AT&T Natural Voices
  - iSpeech – http://www.ispeech.org – for the geeks out there that want to play with API and app development.
  - Virtual Speaker (free and paid versions) http://www.acapela-group.com – sign up for free access. Creates audio formats of many materials
  - Text Speech Pro (paid version only) http://www.textspeechpro.com – Includes AT&T Natural Voices, reads all text-based file types
  - VoiceDream Reader for the iPad (paid version only) http://www.voicedream.com – reads all text-based file types. Vastly preferred by students
  - TextAloud 3 from NextUp (paid version only but has free trial) – http://www.nextup.com – One of the better products on the market. Includes a good selection of voices and options, including highlighting while reading.
  - Audio Book Maker (free) http://www.audiobookmaker.com – Text reading aloud, also provides options for creating audio files for on-the-go uses. Great with large files.