Rehabilitating Reading: Addressing Dyslexia with Innovative Approaches

Abstract

Dyslexia is a widespread, lifelong neurobiological condition that impacts an individual's ability to read, write, and spell. People with dyslexia often face difficulties in traditional educational settings, as conventional teaching methods do not align with their unique learning styles. To bridge this gap, we have developed an innovative web-based application designed to provide comprehensive reading, comprehension, and accessibility support. Our platform incorporates multiple assistive features tailored to the needs of dyslexic individuals. One of the core functionalities is a text-to-speech feature that reads aloud user-provided text, helping users process written content more effectively. Additionally, our PDF-to-speech converter enhances document accessibility by converting digital text into speech, making it easier for individuals to engage with educational or professional materials. For visual learners, we offer an image generation function that transforms text into meaningful visuals, aiding comprehension through pictorial representation. The application also includes a symbol recognition tool, which identifies and interprets common symbols such as school zones, road signs, and warning labels, ensuring better understanding of critical visual information. To further enhance readability, our dyslexia-friendly text converter simplifies complex words and replaces them with more accessible alternatives, making reading a smoother experience. Leveraging natural language processing (NLP), optical character recognition (OCR), and responsive web design, this platform is dedicated to empowering individuals with dyslexia by fostering improved reading, comprehension, and overall accessibility.