Browsealoud

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Browsealoud allows you to hear our pages by reading them out aloud. The service is intended to enable people with dyslexia or mild visual impairments and those who do not speak English as their first language to access our website.
The free software allows websites to be read aloud to users making them more accessible for people with a visual impairment, dyslexia or low reading skills. We've ensured our site is compatible with Browsealoud as part of our drive to increase accessibility for all to the internet.

Will it work on all websites?

Browsealoud will only read enabled websites. However an increasing number of sites have this facility. As well as this site the BBC, Google and many local authority sites are enabled for Browsealoud

What do I need to do?

Click on the links below to find out how to get the Browsealoud software and how to use it. More detailed information on using and setting up Browsealoud can be found on the Browsealoud website.

The service can be accessed by simply downloading the free plug-in from the Browsealoud website. By installing the plug-in will allow access to many more websites which use the Browsealoud service.

How does Browsealoud work?

After downloading the plug-in, run the software and a control bar will appear. You can either use the controls to listen to the site or simply hover over the content that you wish to read by using your mouse.

There is also an option to visualise the words which are being spoken in large lettering at the top of the screen. The Browsealoud software can also be configured in such a way that a choice of voice styles and colour schemes can be used to make web browsing our site easier for you.

Click here to see the Browsealoud Video Tour

If you run a website, information about getting your website enabled for Browsealoud users can also be found on their website

How do I get Browsealoud?

How do I use Browsealoud?

Browsealoud website