READING AID FOR BETTER ACCESSIBILITY: A MOBILE APPLICATION DESIGNED TO ASSIST DYSLEXIC AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS IN READING AND LISTENING TO TEXT

This study introduces Reading Aid for Better Accessibility; a mobile application aimed at assisting students withdyslexia and visual impairments in reading and auditory comprehension of text. It uses Optical CharacterRecognition (OCR) and Text-to-Speech (TTS) technologies to turn printed or digital text into sound, which makeslearning more fun and easier to understand. The app also lets users change the font size, style, and color contrastto make it easier to read. It also supports both English and Tagalog and lets users access it online. Overall, thesystem is a useful and easy-to-use tool that encourages students with reading problems to learn on their own.The project adhered to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and was assessed using the ISO/IEC 25010Software Quality Model to evaluate both operational functionality and user satisfaction. A quantitative researchmethodology was utilized via standardized survey questionnaires disseminated to students, educators, andstakeholders. The test looked at important software quality traits and always got good results.To sum up, the Reading Aid mobile app is a big step forward in making it easier for students with reading problemsand low vision to get help. The results show that the system meets and often exceeds user needs. There are stillways to improve security and personalization features, though. The project shows that the school is dedicated tousing technology to make education more inclusive, and it makes a real difference in making sure that all studentshave equal and accessible learning experiences