Assistive Technologies

Screen Reader software compatible with Engage eReader:

• JAWS for Windows

• NVDA for Firefox

• NVDA for Chrome

  • Note: NVDA is currently experiencing issues selecting text for annotations in Chrome

• Dragon for Windows

You can also use native screen reading tools built into your device:

• Mac/iPad/iPhone users can turn on the built-in read-aloud app called VoiceOver.

  • Here's how: Mac OS VoiceOver Info Guide

• Windows users can turn on their built-in read-aloud software called Narrator.

  • Here's how: Getting Started with Windows Narrator (Works best in Edge Browser)

And the following browser extensions:

• Kurzweil users can activate the Kurzweil Read the Web plug-in with our reader in the Chrome browser for titles in EPUB format.

  • Here's how: Read the Web for Google Chrome

  • Note: Users will need a Kurzweil login from their school to use this plug-in

• Firefox / Read Aloud TTS Voice Reader

• Chrome / Natural Reader Text to Speech

  • You can also download the Natural Reader app via their website.