ReadSpeaker: Certified LMS Integrations Enhancing Learning Accessibility

ReadSpeaker offers certified LMS integrations and assistive technology to support remote and blended learning for all. With a focus on accessibility, their suite of learning tools benefits users with disabilities, including those with mental illness, mobility challenges, and more. The platform provides tools like webReader and docReader to improve reading experiences and accommodate diverse learning needs in eLearning environments. Paul Stisser and Ginger Dewey are key figures in promoting these accessibility solutions.

• ReadSpeaker
• LMS integrations
• Accessibility tools
• eLearning
• Assistive technology

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1. ReadSpeaker: Certified LMS Integrations and Assistive Technology Supporting Remote and Blended Learning for All.

2. Speakers Paul Stisser Director of LMS Partnership paul.stisser@readspeaker.com Ginger Dewey Education Development Manager ginger.dewey@readspeaker.com Ginger Dewey works to help clients get the most use out of the ReadSpeaker Suite of Learning Tools. With over 35 years as an educator in both K-12 and higher education, Ginger is an advocate for accessibility and the Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Paul works with ReadSpeaker to enhance the online learning experience with eLearning and LMS integration. Paul has 14 years of secondary education teaching experience, specializing in Special Education, Assistive Technologies, and At-Risk Students.

3. Where are you utilizing ReadSpeaker today in eLearning? Texas STAAR Testing McGraw Hill Cengage, Gale and MindTap Bb Ally SoftChalk/CourseArc Net Tutor/Link Systems Quality Matters Library of Congress. 10K other websites. Creating Customized Voices for Tech Orgs. Many Assistive Technology/ AAC

4. Who benefits from ReadSpeaker Accessibility and Accommodations (Testing & Program Mods) 15% of the world s population experience some form of disability.(World Bank: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/disability 60-80% of those don t disclose their disabilities.(http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ941729.pdf. Barriers to Access. Mental Illness, ADD, Mobility, Hearing, Visual, Brain/PTSD, Developmental, Speech and Learning not in 1st Language. Inclusive Learning: Every Learner Matters and Matters Equally.(Dr. Trish Trifilo ReadSpeaker/BbAlly/Bb April 2019 Presentation) UDL: Universal Design for Learning Multiple Means of Representation Multiple Means of Action and Expression Multiple Means of Engagement. Convenience: Mobile Learners, Learning on the Go, Multi-Taskers and Learning Preference

5. ReadSpeaker webReader Settings Reading Language Read on Hover Enlarge Text Text Mode Page Mask Download to mp3 Help

6. docReader in Blackboard

7. ReadSpeaker docReader Show/Hide Sidebar Page Numbers Listen Commands Layout/Text Mode Access to Lower Toolbar (More Tools) Help Settings Page mask Reading Ruler Highlighter Tool Show/Hide Highlights Save Page as mp3 File Save Document Print Document

8. Accessibility Tools in docReader Reading Speed Settings highlighting while reading and text mode settings Text Mode Page Mask Reading Ruler

9. TextAid TextAid Listen to epubs, PDF, documents Annotate and highlight Convert images to text Dictate information Proof listen to papers Admins, Coordinators, Group Owners can share with others in the group.

10. TextAid Extension TextAid Extension Available for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera browsers Reads documents in Canvas Snapshot OCR images scanned PDFs Reads any webpage

11. Testing

12. Using Respondus LockDown Browser

13. Offline: ReadSpeaker speakUp speakUp Windows based off-line tool Will read by pointing or copy pasting

14. What else? Data: Statistics

15. Summary and Questions

16. YouTube Playlists (1) ReadSpeaker docReader: How-to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVqWGX39IRjW_zGt- 9jtrMJFiaE3f6NlS ReadSpeaker webReader 3.2: How-to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVqWGX39IRjWpB4V8EEfqC tHjc6nsINbd

17. YouTube Playlists (2) ReadSpeaker TextAid: How-to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVqWGX39IRjX50BiM09imK -7JrZVBTTyY (ones with music background are being redone) ReadSpeaker TextAid Bookmarklet: How-to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVqWGX39IRjUrM5iNQW2g 4kTt5SAoCoAU ReadSpeaker TextAid Extension: How-to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVqWGX39IRjXqJVMbGDnr m-Jhhm_bUpPD

18. YouTube Playlists (3) ReadSpeaker speakUp: How-to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVqWGX39IRjXTr6vUGJM_d n5rjHAI9V-M ReadSpeaker Training for Blackboard: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVqWGX39IRjUH93gE_Y27p IXB2NJ3XMBl ReadSpeaker Training for Brightspace (D2L): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVqWGX39IRjWh4DM83_V6 OQbb2jlHcHra

19. YouTube Playlists (4) ReadSpeaker Training for Canvas: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVqWGX39IRjVBXY8ezlhSBddnvu Xpo3my ReadSpeaker Training for Moodle: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVqWGX39IRjUG829N4sxbP- SavOCVotlQ ReadSpeaker Training for Open LMS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVqWGX39IRjXTVk_bfbW0tYxmqj 4zezoa