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<v Computer> "Some people can't see the text on this screen."

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<v Computer> "Fortunately, computers can convert text to speech."

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It's technology that many people who are blind have been relying on for years.

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But it's also important for many people with dyslexia.

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And very useful for people who have difficulty reading text.

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As well as some people who just like to multi-task.

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But for this to work,

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websites and apps have to be properly coded.

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Which has the added benefit of helping search engines index websites' contents better.

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Web accessibility: Essential for some, useful for all.