Which accommodation is designed to assist students who have trouble reading by converting printed text to speech?

• A. Audio recording
• B. Text to speech
• C. Braille
• D. Large print and magnifying devices

Answer: (B)

Text-to-speech reads written text aloud, turning printed or digital words into spoken language. This lets a student access the content without needing to decode the print visually, which can greatly aid understanding and independence for those who have trouble reading. The speech is generated by software, so it can read a wide range of materials on demand and at a pace that suits the learner. This is different from audio recordings, which are pre-recorded reads and require preparing each document in advance. Braille, on the other hand, provides tactile access for those who read through touch, not spoken output, and large print or magnifying devices help with vision but do not convert text to speech.