Learning Ally Audiobooks
What is Learning Ally?
Learning Ally (formerly Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic) is non-profit audiobook service designed for students who have difficulty reading traditional printed text.
The audiobooks provided through Learning Ally often have human readers and texts are recorded by volunteers in recording studios across the country.
Learning Ally has a huge number of books, but they do not always have current editions of textbooks, so if you choose Learning Ally, you may need to adjust to using an older edition of a textbook which may have different page numbers or chapter headings than the most updated textbook.
After meeting with the Alternate Media Specialist, you will be enrolled in Learning Ally and assigned a user name and password.
To Use Learning Ally
- Go to learningally.org Links to an external site.
- Download Learning Ally software. Access is included with your membership. Use the links below to download the software.
Mobile apps:
Available on the Apple App Store Links to an external site.
Available on the Google Play Store Links to an external site.
Desktop Software
Available on the Mac App Store Links to an external site.
Available on the Chrome Web Store Links to an external site.
Download for Windows PC Links to an external site.
- Login.
Login with your username and password to start reading.
- Open a book and start reading!
Learning Ally Audiobooks include:
Text with Highlighting
VOICEtext titles highlight and narrate text as you read.
Speed Adjustment
You can adjust the speed of narration to your own pace.
Access to all Learning Ally books
Your account allows you to login at Learning Ally and find titles to add to your bookshelf.
Who Qualifies?
Students with documented disabilities impacting their ability to read standard print.
For any questions or assistance regarding alternative media formats, please contact Bianca Hernández, the Alternate Media Specialist, email: bihernan@cabrillo.edu. Who can provide guidance and support for all inquiries related to alternate media and assistive technology at the Accessibility Support Center.