Online Access Tools

Ghotit
  • Online contextual and phonetic spell checker and grammar checker
  • Helps correct misused and confused words 
  • Text-to-speech available via Speakit in Chrome
ReadTheWords
  • Versatile online text-to-speech option
  • Multiple high quality voices available 
  • Type text, upload documents, or copy online content
  • Download audio or embed file elsewhere online
iSpeech
  • Online text-to-speech
  • Multiple high quality voices available
  • Listen online or create mp3 files
  • Embed audio files on websites
Smart Spell Checker in Google Docs and Presentations
  • contextual spell checker
  • makes suggestions even if  misspelled word is in dictionary, eg meat/meet
  • learns new words, as they enter common usage online
After the Deadline
  • Tool that supports online writing, eg. for writing blog posts, Facebook status, Gmail, etc.
  • Contextual spell checker
  • Checks for grammar and style errors
  • Installs as Firefox or Google Chrome extension
  • Can be added to OpenOffice Writer for off line use
Pocket (formerly 'Read It Later')
  • Collect online content to read later on any device, even when not online
  • De-clutters web content (eliminates ads, unnecessary graphics, etc.)
  • Offers options for adjusting font, contrast, etc.
  • Saved content can be read aloud with vocalyze (see above)