Learning Ally

Making reading accessible for all.

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Overview

Learning Ally is a national non-profit dedicated to helping students with print disabilities, including dyslexia, succeed in school and in life. They provide a vast library of human-narrated audiobooks, including textbooks and literature, which students can access through their app. The audiobooks feature highlighted text to help students follow along.

✨ Key Features

  • Extensive library of human-read audiobooks
  • Textbooks and literature for K-12 and college
  • Highlighted text that syncs with the audio
  • Adjustable reading speed and other customizable settings
  • Teacher resources and progress monitoring tools

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Human-read audiobooks, which many students prefer over synthesized voices
  • Focus on educational content, including textbooks
  • Non-profit mission dedicated to supporting struggling readers

Unique Value: Provides access to a vast library of human-read audiobooks, making reading an enjoyable and accessible experience for students with dyslexia.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Providing access to grade-level text for students who read below grade level Supporting struggling readers with their assigned schoolwork Encouraging a love of reading by making books accessible Supplementing classroom instruction with audio-based learning

✅ Best For

  • Improving reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency for students with dyslexia
  • Increasing student confidence and motivation to read
  • Helping students keep up with their peers in class

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Users who primarily need writing support or other assistive technology tools beyond audiobooks

🏆 Alternatives

Bookshare Audible Libby

Offers a more engaging listening experience with human narration compared to the synthesized voices of many text-to-speech tools, and a greater focus on educational content than commercial audiobook services.

💻 Platforms

Web iOS Android Desktop (Windows, Mac)

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

LMS integration through LTI Clever ClassLink

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (School Membership tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR ✓ SSO ✓ COPPA ✓ FERPA

💰 Pricing

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