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6 Web Accessibility trends for 2023

Hurix Digital

Consequently, as a response to this increased usage, the importance of improved web accessibility solutions has also been highlighted. The forced evolution of web accessibility trends post-COVID-19 has been a blessing in disguise for people with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments. More Interactive Mobile Experience 2.

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Captivate 8: Working with Text-to-Speech and Voices

eLearning Brothers

Toward the end of that post is a quick mention and “how to” on Captivate’s text-to-speech functionality. ” Surprisingly, a quick web search did not reveal an easy answer! First, the easiest way to access Captivate’s text-to-speech (TTS) capabilities is via the Audio > Speech Management option.

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Text-to-Speech Costs – Licensing and Pricing

Tony Karrer

This post is part of the series on Text-to-Speech (TTS) for eLearning written by Dr. Joel Harband and edited by me. Text-to-Speech Examples In this post, we will look more closely at costs of Text-to-Speech and issues around TTS Voice Licensing and Pricing. Includes call centers.

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Text-to-Speech Basics: What Is TTS and Who Uses It?

CourseArc

Call it the age of conversational computing—and the computer’s end of these conversations comes courtesy of a digital technology called text to speech, or TTS for short. For years it’s been used as an accessibility tool; as educational technology (edtech); and as an audio alternative to reading.

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The critical role of accessibility in elearning

Limestone Learning

Why accessibility matters Legal compliance: Several laws and regulations, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) , the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) , the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 , mandate accessibility.

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Five Important Tips for Optimizing PDFs for Accessibility and Web Use in 2024!

Hurix Digital

Additionally, avoid using formatting alternatives like bold or italic text to replace headings because they don’t provide users with clear and distinct navigational cues. If alternative text isn’t used, users who have vision disabilities or use screen readers might not be able to access images in PDFs.

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The Impact of Accessibility Solutions on User Experience

Hurix Digital

Impact of Accessibility Solutions on User Experience Best Accessibility Design Solutions of 2024 Advantages of Web Accessibility Closing Thoughts What is Digital Accessibility? of home pages globally do not have alternative texts. This absence of web accessibility solutions can severely impact the user experience.