There is also the Talking PPT add-on available from Oatsoft.org
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Judge Simon (Barnsley
> Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)
> Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 11:15 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: text to speech software
>
> Hi Jodie,
>
> I'm not sure you'll find a bit of software that is the same for
MAC-PC.
>
> Many text-to-speech systems get around the 'reading from all
documents'
> problem by reading from the clipboard. If the client specifically
wants to
> voice powerpoint presentations, try powertalk by Steve Lee [1].
>
> As you say, there are lots to consider, I'd think about a system that
can
> also have some 'communication tools' available to, e.g. pre-stored
> utterances. For example, WinBag. If this isn't needed there are loads
of
> options around, e.g. Penfriend. For MAC, I expect Keystrokes/P2G will
be
> your main options: http://www.assistiveware.com/products.php
>
> Cheers
>
> Simon
>
>
> [1] http://www.oatsoft.org/Software/PowerTalk
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jodie Rogers
> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 11:41 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: text to speech software
>
> Hi,
>
> I have a client with communication difficulties however has no
physical
> access issues and spends much time on his computer both at home and at
> local user groups giving presentations etc... he has a communication
aid
> but is keen to have an integrated system. The solution is obviously
text-
> speech software but there is such a huge range - can anyone recommend
> software that 1) has word sentence prediction when typing, 2) can read
all
> documents including powerpoint 3) has realistic voice output 4) has an
> equivalent system for MAC as he has both a MS based laptop and IPad
(this
> is not so essential). *it does not have to be free software.
> Many thanks
> Jodie
>
> Jodie Rogers
> Occupational Therapist
>
> East Kent Adult CAT Service
> Medical Physics Dept
> Kent and Canterbury Hospital
> Ethelbert Toad
> Canterbury CT1 3NG
>
> Tel: 01227 864083
>
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