ReadSpeaker Announces Collaboration with CAST to Advance Inclusive Course Design

July 18, 2024, Boston, MA ReadSpeaker, a leader in text-to-speech technology and voice-enhanced learning tools, has partnered with CAST, a nonprofit education research and development organization that champions inclusive and accessible learning practices and course design.

CAST's Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework is an important element of their strategy to enhance course design to meet the needs of diverse learners. Based in learning science, the UDL framework guides the design of instructional goals, assessments, methods, and materials to meet the individual needs of each student.

A champion of UDL for many years, ReadSpeaker provides easy-to-access and easy-to-use text to speech for any content, on any device and can be used individually or seamlessly integrated into learning platforms or LMSs. ReadSpeaker's speech-enabled learning tools align with UDL principles by providing visual and auditory alternatives, allowing students to engage with and absorb content in multiple ways, according to their needs. Learners enjoy a more immersive reading experience, resulting in greater comprehension, increased self-confidence, and improved academic performance.

"ReadSpeaker has been a Universal Design for Learning champion for many years, providing innovative text-to-speech solutions that align with UDL principles. Together, CAST and ReadSpeaker are breaking down barriers to learning and empowering students to reach their full potential. This is a significant step forward for the UDL community, enhancing the educational experience for diverse learners everywhere," said Lindsay Jones, CEO of CAST.

ReadSpeaker understands the importance of inclusive course design and the role text to speech has in helping all learners enjoy success. "Text-to-speech isn't just about creating audio files; it's about unlocking the world of learning for every student. Embracing Universal Design for Learning ensures that knowledge has no barriers, and ReadSpeaker is proud to partner with CAST in the effort to make education more accessible, rewarding, and effective for all through Universal Design for Learning." said Roy Lindemann, CMO of ReadSpeaker.

Amy Foxwell, Marketing Director NA and EMEA - Education and Publishing
amy.foxwell@readspeaker.com
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With 25 years of expertise, ReadSpeaker's text-to-speech solutions and voice-enhanced learning tools help make content accessible and engaging for a diverse population of learners. Integrated directly in learning platforms, or as an individual tool, ReadSpeaker provides easy-to-access and easy-to-use text to speech for any content, on any device, including assessments, assignments, STEM, OCR and quizzes. ReadSpeaker is 200+ voices in 50+ languages, working with 12000+ customers in over 70 countries.

For more information, visit readspeaker.com.

CAST is a nonprofit education organization that created the Universal Design for Learning framework and UDL Guidelines, now used all over the world to make learning more inclusive. Our Mission: CAST leads, inspires, and convenes a global community to design equitable, inclusive learning experiences through our Universal Design for Learning framework.

At the foundation of UDL is accessibility and accessible educational materials, as such, CAST runs The National Center on Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) and The Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES).

For more information, visit cast.org.

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