Weston Ruter

Make your browser speak when <code>wp.a11y.speak()</code> is called. Requires a browser that <a href="http://caniuse.com/#feat=speech-synthesis" rel="nofollow ugc">supports <code>speechSynthesis</code></a> (which all currently do except for IE11).
This is useful for development to simulate what a user experiences when using a screen reader.

Accessibility (a11y) Speech Synthesis

Make your browser speak when wp.a11y.speak() is called.

texthelp

<h4>Add speech, reading and translation support to your website or blog with the ReachDeck Toolbar</h4>
Want to provide a better experience for your website or blog visitors?
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<h4>What does the ReachDeck Toolbar do?</h4>
Text-to-speech: makes online services and information more accessible with a choice of read aloud voices, different reading speeds and highlighters to enhance understanding.
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MP3 Creation: instantly converts online content into audio versions for easy offline listening.
Screen Masking: blocks online clutter – letting the user focus on the text they want to read.
Web Page Simplifier: removes distracting content creating a simple format for online information – ideal for those with dyslexia, cognitive or learning disabilities.
Custom Settings: users can tailor the settings to suit their individual needs and preferences.
<h4>What our customers say</h4>
Student Loans Company, UK
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Elections Nova Scotia, Canada
“Adding the ReachDeck Toolbar to our websites is reflective of our commitment to accessibility in every aspect of Nova Scotia elections, particularly for those persons and groups most likely to experience difficulty in exercising their democratic rights.”

ReachDeck Toolbar

Websites made more accessible with easy speech, reading and translation tools.

Accessibility (a11y) Speech Synthesis vs ReachDeck Toolbar