Text-to-speech, reading and translation
We use the ReachDeck Toolbar which adds text-to-speech, reading and translation support to this website, providing you with instant access to assistive features including:
- Text-to-Speech reads on-screen text out loud with read along highlighting
- Translation allows words to be translated into multiple languages
- Picture Dictionary displays word meaning through illustration
- MP3 maker converts online content into MP3 files for easy listening
- Screen Mask with reading pane reduces visual stress and improves focus
- Text Magnifier magnifies text and reads it out loud. This increases accessibility of even the smallest web text
- Webpage Simplifier creates a simplified view of a webpage and removes distracting content
Listen to our website
We have teamed up with ReachDeck / Texthelp to provide a service which gives our visitors the chance to listen to bolton.gov.uk. All you have to do is simply click on the ReachDeck icon which is available bottom right of every page.
Language translation
ReachDeck offers the abilty to translate our pages into 99 different languages. To access this feature, simply click the orange ReachDeck icon and follow the relevant instructions below:
Desktop instructions
- First click the hand icon (pressing a button)
- Then click the languages icon and select your language
Mobile instructions
- First click the hand icon (pressing a button)
- Then click the cog icon and select your language
