ELLAELLA for blind and partially sighted students
ELLA can turn the documents you are given into the form you read best. You choose the form each time, or set it once.
Get started
- Create an account. You need to be 13 or over. If you are under 13, a teacher, parent or carer can use ELLA to make copies for you.
- Set up an accessibility profile with your usual size, font and braille grade.
- Upload a document and say what you want.
ELLA is meant to work with a screen reader, with a keyboard, and with zoom up to 400 percent. The accessibility statement says so, and it also says ELLA has not yet been independently audited. Tell us if you find a problem.
Pick the format that fits the task
| Task | Format to try |
|---|---|
| Reading a long chapter | Braille or large print |
| Quick look at a handout | An accessible Word or PDF file |
| Studying maths or science | Braille maths |
| Reading on a screen with your own colours | HTML or EPUB |
Check what you get
ELLA can make mistakes. Take special care with braille, maths, diagrams and text read from scans. Ask your teacher or a QTVI to check anything you will rely on. If something is wrong, tell ELLA in the conversation, or ask your teacher to help you contact support.
Keep your own copy
ELLA keeps files for 30 days by default. Download results you want to keep. See download your results.
Support
If you get stuck, contact support. Say what you use, such as the screen reader and device, and what you were trying to do.
Still stuck?
Browse the help centre, or contact support and say what you were trying to do.