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title: Speech
framework: Accessibility
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# Speech

A person may have a speech disability or prefer to connect without using their voice.

## Overview

Overview People who are unable to speak, have a speech disability, or prefer to communicate through text can use Apple’s speech accessibility features to communicate through their Apple devices. Design and develop your app to support speech accessibility features and provide a great experience for people who rely on these features.

Related videos Extend Speech Synthesis with personal and custom voices Create a seamless speech experience in your apps

## Topics

### Supporting speech accessibility features

- [Speech synthesis](avfoundation/speech-synthesis.md)
- [AVSpeechSynthesizer](avfaudio/avspeechsynthesizer.md)
- [WWDC21 Challenge: Speech Synthesizer Simulator](accessibility/wwdc21_challenge_speech_synthesizer_simulator.md)

## See Also

### Domains

- [Vision](accessibility/vision.md)
- [Mobility](accessibility/mobility.md)
- [Cognitive](accessibility/cognitive.md)
- [Hearing](accessibility/hearing.md)