Enhancing Accessibility for Visually Impaired Users with TTS-Server

[mablue]

Dear TTS-Server Development Team,
I am writing to propose a significant enhancement to TTS-Server that could revolutionize the accessibility experience for visually impaired individuals worldwide.
As you may know, many blind users rely on screen readers to interact with digital content. Unfortunately, many of the available options, such as Commentaries and Providens, have been found to contain malware or have significant limitations, such as a lack of support for certain languages or features. Furthermore, the need to combine multiple applications, such as Sherpa multilingual models, TTS-Server, and custom JavaScript scripts, to achieve basic text-to-speech functionality is a complex and inefficient process.
I believe that TTS-Server, with a few strategic modifications, could become the go-to solution for blind users seeking a reliable, secure, and customizable text-to-speech experience. By incorporating the following features, TTS-Server can significantly improve accessibility:

• Android Screen Reader Integration: By enabling TTS-Server to be recognized as an Android screen reader, users can eliminate the need for third-party applications that may pose security risks. This integration would provide a seamless and native experience.
• Sherpa Model Support: Adding support for Sherpa multilingual models would allow users to access a wider range of languages and voices, enhancing the overall user experience.
  Benefits of this implementation:
• Improved Security: By eliminating the need for potentially malicious third-party applications, users can enjoy a more secure computing environment.
• Enhanced Performance: Combining the power of TTS-Server with the capabilities of Sherpa models would result in faster and more accurate text-to-speech conversion.
• Increased Customization: Users could leverage custom JavaScript scripts to fine-tune the TTS-Server output to their specific needs, creating a highly personalized experience.
• Wider Accessibility: By addressing the limitations of existing screen readers, TTS-Server could become the preferred choice for blind users worldwide.
  I am confident that these enhancements would not only benefit the visually impaired community but also strengthen TTS-Server's position as a leading open-source text-to-speech solution.
  Thank you for considering this proposal.
  Sincerely,
  Masoud Azizi
  TTSFarsi

[mablue]

k2-fsa/sherpa-onnx#1392 (reply in thread)