Speechify for Access to Work (AtW)
Speechify can empower employees through the Access to Work (AtW) scheme in the United Kingdom. Enhancing workplace accessibility, productivity, and independence, Speechify is a powerful tool for AtW Assessors, Workplace Needs Assessors, AtW providers, and the employees they support.
What is Speechify?
Speechify is the world’s leading text to speech platform, turning written content into high-quality, natural-sounding audio. Designed for individuals who experience reading, comprehension, or focus challenges, Speechify equips employees with tools that promote accessibility and boost productivity at work.
Speechify's Game Changing Features for the Workplace
Whether an employee has dyslexia, ADHD, visual impairments, reading difficulties, or neurodiverse conditions, Speechify supports diverse working styles and enhances daily performance.
Premium Text to Speech Audio
Turn emails, reports, documents, or web pages into lifelike audio in 60+ languages with over 200 lifelike AI voices, including celebrity voices.
Highlighted Text for Clarity
Speechify reads content aloud while highlighting the text, helping employees follow along more easily and improving retention.
Cross-Platform Accessibility
Whether at a desk or on the move, Speechify supports productivity anywhere — available on desktop, mobile, or tablet.
Custom Reading Experience
Customise your reading to suit individual needs: set speed, select voices, adjust font styles, and apply colour filters for improved readability.
OCR Scanning
Employees can scan printed materials, handwritten notes, or physical documents and instantly convert them into audio via the Speechify mobile app.
Offline Mode
No Wi-Fi? No problem. Employees can download content and listen offline — ideal for commuting, fieldwork, or remote environments.
Folder Organisation
Speechify’s folder system organises workplace documents and is perfect for managing projects, tasks, or training materials.
AI Summaries
Use AI-powered tools to create quick summaries, ask questions about text, and digest key information faster, streamlining tasks like report reading or policy review.
How Speechify Supports Employees Through Access to Work
Speechify isn’t just a tool — it’s an inclusive productivity solution. It helps employees with disabilities engage with workplace materials in a way that suits their cognitive and physical needs.
Visual Impairments & Processing
For those with visual impairments or visual processing difficulties, Speechify provides a stress-free auditory alternative to dense text, supporting longer listening sessions with customisable voices.
Attention and Focus
Listening to work materials while walking or using calming background music helps employees stay focused and alert — especially those with ADHD or concentration challenges.
Dyslexia Support
Speechify removes the challenge of decoding text, enabling dyslexic employees to understand content efficiently. Highlighting while reading boosts comprehension and engagement.
Fatigue Management
For employees with chronic fatigue, MS, or similar conditions, Speechify reduces the physical and mental strain of reading, allowing them to conserve energy and maintain productivity.
Cognitive Load Reduction
Speechify helps manage mental fatigue and brain fog by simplifying how information is processed — allowing employees to focus more on ideas and tasks, not the effort of reading.
Book a Meeting or Request a Free Trial License
Want to explore how Speechify can benefit your AtW clients or employees? Book a meeting to schedule a demo or request a trial license. We’re here to help you make informed decisions and recommend tools that make a real difference in the workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Access to Work is a UK government scheme that provides practical and financial support to disabled employees or those with physical or mental health conditions. It helps cover the cost of assistive technologies, support workers, travel, and more — enabling individuals to perform their job effectively.
Speechify qualifies as an assistive technology that can be recommended through AtW assessments. It helps employees who have difficulty reading, focusing, or processing text by converting written content into audio. This boosts independence, improves efficiency, and removes barriers to workplace communication and learning.
Speechify can read PDFs, Word documents, emails, web pages, scanned documents, handwritten notes (via OCR), and more. It’s a versatile tool for nearly any kind of workplace text.
Yes! We offer free trial licenses for Access to Work assessors and eligible employees. You can explore Speechify’s features and test its suitability before submitting a formal recommendation.
Our team can provide suggested wording and assist you with documentation. Simply reach out, and we’ll help make the process smooth and compliant with AtW guidelines.