Listen to our web site

We have introduced a new service to help people with reading difficulties. You can now listen to Stoke-on-line by installing some free software from Browsealoud.

Browsealoud is a plug in designed for use with Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. It allows you to control the voice, speed and pitch. When you scroll over any text on our website, Browsealoud will read and speak the text out to you.  You may find it useful if:

• you have problems with literacy and reading skills;
• English is not your first language;
• you are dyslexic; or
• you have a mild visual impairment.

Before you install Browsealoud you can get some more information by visiting the Browsealoud website.  Or you can take a Browsealoud video tour by clicking on the image below.

Installing Browsealoud

For full details of how to download and install Browsealoud visit their website at www.browsealoud.com, then click on the 'support' link near the top of the page and follow the instructions.

Using Browsealoud

Once you have installed Browsealoud you will see a circular icon on the tool bar at the lower right hand section of your screen as shown below.

  To access the main settings either:

• double click the Browsealoud icon;
• right click the Browsealoud icon, then left click 'open Browsealoud settings'; or
• hold down 'ctrl + windows logo + tab' to toggle to the 'system tray', use the right arrow to select the Browsealoud icon, then press 'return'.

The main settings will appear as shown below.

By moving through the tabs in the main settings box - such as speech, pronunciation, updates and so on - you can alter everything to suit your individual need.

Uninstalling Browsealoud

If you want to uninstall Browsealoud follow this link to go to the uninstall section of the Browsealoud website.