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Text to Speech for Assistive Technology and AAC

Enhance digital accessibility with natural-sounding, AI-powered voices. From speech-generating devices and AAC apps to online accessibility software, screen readers, and text-to-speech technology on iOS and smartphones, ReadSpeaker helps organizations create assistive tools that improve communication and user experience.

Two people sitting at a café counter, one of them speaking through a tablet.Student wearing headphones, working on a laptop with a backpack beside her.Young man with headphones practising with a therapist at a shared desk.Laptop showing an application form being filled in at a kitchen table.

Ordering at the counterA history chapter, read backSpeech therapy practiceA form that reads itself

A speech-generating device speaks a café order for its user, one sentence at a time.

A school textbook chapter read aloud to a student following along on a laptop.

A guided breathing and pronunciation exercise, spoken at practice pace.

A speech-enabled public form prompting for name and date of birth.

Hi, my name is Alex. I'd like a sandwich and a coffee, please. Thank you very much.

Chapter 3 – The Causes of the Industrial Revolution Factories, new inventions, and improved transport changed how people lived and worked. Let's review the key points together.

Take a deep breath in and slowly breathe out. Now let's practice saying the word function.

This form is speech enabled to support community members. Please enter or say your details. Full name, date of birth.

12,000+ organizations choose our ready-to-deploy and custom AI-powered voices for their digital strategy

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Use cases

AI voices for every assistive technology application

  1. Education & Digital Learning, assistive technology use case

    Education & Digital Learning

    Add voice integration to LMSs, AAC apps, and e-learning platforms, or provide individual reading, writing and studying support.Schools, universities and organizations can make digital text, documents, assessments and web pages accessible, supporting learners with dyslexia, low vision, visual impairments, focus challenges or learning disabilities.Content reading solutions also help learners with chronic fatigue function more effectively by providing voice support.

  2. Assistive Software & Accessibility Apps, assistive technology use case

    Assistive Software & Accessibility Apps

    Enhance apps and screen readers with natural-sounding text-to-speech voices to support users with dyslexia, ADHD, low vision, and other accessibility needs.Accessibility software vendors can create more inclusive experiences that boost comprehension and reading speed for people with visual or cognitive barriers.

  3. AAC Devices & Speech-Generating Tools, assistive technology use case

    AAC Devices & Speech-Generating Tools

    Enable augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and apps with expressive, humanlike voices.AAC users with autism, cerebral palsy, ALS, non-verbal communication challenges, or other speech impairments can rely on consistent, multilingual communication devices that function reliably online or offline.

  4. Enterprise & Workplace Inclusion, assistive technology use case

    Enterprise & Workplace Inclusion

    Bring digital accessibility into corporate apps, HR platforms, training tools and compliance testing.Text-to-speech apps on iOS and web platforms ensure employees with speech impairments, chronic fatigue, vision challenges, or working in a second language can access all content effectively.

  5. Healthcare & Rehabilitation, assistive technology use case

    Healthcare & Rehabilitation

    Provide patients with secure, text-to-speech technology for clinical communication that is HIPAA- and GDPR-compliant.Caregivers and speech-language pathologists use lifelike TTS voices to support individuals with speech disabilities, ALS, or any disorder that affects communication.

  6. Government & Public Services, assistive technology use case

    Government & Public Services

    Voice-enable citizen portals, public kiosks, and e-government platforms with scalable TTS.Agencies can ensure compliance with Section 508, EN 301 549, and the European Accessibility Act while supporting AAC users and people with speech disabilities or visual impairments.

Benefits

Accessible, scalable, and adaptable voice solutions

  • Inclusive by Design

    Support communication for AAC users with dyslexia, autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, ALS, chronic fatigue, low vision, learning disabilities or language challenges.Our natural-sounding AI voices improve function and independence across AAC systems, devices, and communication tools.

  • Flexible Deployment

    Choose cloud APIs, embedded SDKs, or hybrid deployments.Whether you're a device OEM, app developer, or enterprise IT team, our solutions adapt to your architecture and function seamlessly across platforms, including iOS.

  • Compliance & Privacy

    Align with WCAG, ADA, Section 508, EN 301 549, and the European Accessibility Act while respecting data privacy and user security.ReadSpeaker meets GDPR and HIPAA requirements and its solutions are trusted by education institutions, healthcare providers, speech-language pathologists, and government buyers worldwide.

  • Scalable & Reliable

    From a single AAC system to enterprise-scale accessibility platforms, ReadSpeaker TTS delivers consistent, reliable performance even at peak demand.

  • Multilingual & Localized

    Support global users with over 90 languages and voice variants.ReadSpeaker's reliable and deterministic text-to-speech engine ensures accurate pronunciation, language-specific tuning, and seamless multilingual deployment across AAC devices, apps, plugins, and platforms.

  • Expert Support

    Work with our linguistic and technical experts.We fine-tune terminology for healthcare and education, optimize AAC system integration for embedded devices, and support global rollouts.

Customer stories

Trusted by assistive technology innovators worldwide

British Weight Lifting
  • Seamless integration with Moodle platform
  • Accessible learning across all content types
  • Improved learning experience for diverse learners
  • Product used: ReadSpeaker for Moodle
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Languages & voices

Find the perfect voice for every user

Whether you're building AAC devices, accessibility apps, or digital accessibility platforms, ReadSpeaker has the right solution. Choose from hundreds of natural-sounding AI voices across 90+ languages, or work with us to create a custom voice that makes your product unique.

Custom Voices for AAC & Accessibility

Build unique voices that reflect your brand and meet the diverse needs of AAC users and assistive communication tools.

Pricing

Sustainable pricing based on your needs

Flexible pricing models for assistive technology vendors, healthcare providers, and public sector buyers:

Contact us for a personalized quote tailored to your assistive technology or AAC system use case.

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  • Usage-based credits for scaling apps and devices

  • Unlimited deployment licensing for embedded or enterprise solutions

  • Monthly, quarterly, or annual subscriptions

FAQ

Your questions, answered

Find quick answers to common questions about our text-to-speech products and services.

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  • Text-to-speech technology gives people with speech disabilities a natural-sounding voice in real time. AAC systems, communication devices, and AAC apps are essential for AAC users with autism, cerebral palsy, ALS, or speech impairments, enabling independence and digital accessibility.

  • Manufacturers and OEMs can embed our lightweight SDK directly into speech-generating devices for offline use, or connect to our cloud API for scalable, real-time synthesis. This makes it easy to add a consistent voice generator across AAC systems, iOS apps, and assistive software.

  • Our text-to-speech apps and accessibility tools comply with WCAG 2.2, ADA, Section 508, EN 301 549, and the European Accessibility Act. For healthcare, we also meet HIPAA and GDPR requirements, supporting caregivers, clinicians, and speech-language pathologists.

  • Yes. Through our VoiceLab, we create custom AI voices that match brand or product identity. We also provide pronunciation dictionaries and terminology tuning for healthcare, education, and government applications, ensuring clarity in any AAC system or accessibility tool.

  • Yes. Our embedded SDK supports small-footprint, on-device voice integration, making it ideal for AAC devices, iOS apps, and other assistive hardware that need reliable function without internet connectivity.

  • ReadSpeaker's neural voices are designed to be humanlike, expressive, and easy to understand. This natural quality improves comprehension for people with dyslexia, learning disabilities, visual impairments, or cognitive disabilities, and makes AAC communication more engaging and effective.

  • We only create AI voices with the explicit consent of voice actors, under clear ethical usage agreements. All solutions are secure, never collect end-user data, and meet ISO/IEC 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR standards.

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