Speak Selection on iPad
All iPads have assistive technology called Speak Selection to read web pages, iBooks, and other text out loud.
Chrome Extensions
These tools bring added functionalities to Chrome browser converting it into a clutter free space where students can focus on their reading. Most are free for the basic version. Read the fine print for pricing. Not all extensions are suitable for all learners.
Bookshare
Ask your student's case manager at school about Bookshare audio books. The service is free for schools that support students identified with qualifying disabilities such as dyslexia or SLD (specific learning disability). Find virtually any book for school in an audio format including textbooks and books that students are reading for fun.
Tumblebooks
Check out your own local public library website for free audiobooks or ebooks, such as Tumblebooks.
Teen BookCloud
Audio books for older students. Need a book for a book report? One of these might work. Check your own local public library website for even more resources.
Special Education Acronyms
Navigating the special education process and hearing lots of acronyms? This list defines many of the acronyms New Hampshire teachers and schools commonly use.