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 This website is now speech-enabled, which
means that you can download free software onto your computer
and have the site read aloud to you. The free software, called
Browsealoud, is used on thousands of websites in the UK and USA.
Browsealoud is a Windows browser plug-in designed for use with Internet
Explorer 4 upwards or Netscape Navigator (a "plug-in" is simply a
software program which enhances or works with another piece of software). If you install the Browsealoud plug-in onto your PC, you can have the web pages on
Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust's website read to you (and other sites that are speech-enabled).
Why speech enable our website?
Speech-enabling our website provides an additional way of accessing our
content for people who find it hard to read. This includes those with
dyslexia or learning difficulties, those for whom English is not their
first language, or anyone with a mild visual impairment. It is not
designed to replace other screen readers.
What is Browsealoud?
Browsealoud is a software solution that allows you to have website content read
to you. As you move the cursor over text, it is spoken aloud.
Browsealoud is free to download and you have control over the voice,
word pronunciations and speech highlighting.
How does it work?
You download a free, small browser plug-in. Once the plug-in has been
installed, content on this site can be spoken aloud.
Does it work on all pages?
Browsealoud will read almost all web pages on our site. It can also read
PDF files
in Adobe Reader Version 6.0 onwards. This meets the World Wide Web
Consortium's (W3C's) Level A guidelines for accessibility.
Can I customise Browsealoud?
Yes. Once plugged in, look for the Browsealoud icon in your system tray,
which is usually at the bottom right hand corner of your screen (beside
the system clock). Right-click on the icon and choose 'Open Browsealoud
settings' from the menu. The Speech tab on the Settings window enables
you to choose a male or female voice, and change the speed, pitch and
volume of the reader. To read the entire page from where your cursor
points, tick the 'Continue reading from pointer' box. Leaving the box
unticked simply lets
Browsealoud read the individual sentences you point to.
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Browsealoud
Frequently Asked Questions (External link)
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Download Browsealoud software (includes both 'quick' or 'full'
instructions)
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