The Fact Factory Audio Magazine

We are delighted to announce that we are now subscribing to The Fact Factory Audio Magazine, the world’s first audio magazine for visually impaired children! 

This innovative audio magazine is ideal for children with visual impairments, dyslexia and those who struggle to read. The GTalk3 pen combined with the print version of The Fact Factory magazine create a truly accessible and immersive reading experience. 

For a short demo, watch this video:

To borrow the magazine, please sign up for a FREE TTT library membership card in your local library. You can reserve the magazine box set in person, via email or online via our library catalogue. 

Schools/Teachers*

*We have dedicated sets of the magazine available for primary school teachers to borrow through our Primary School's Service. Please contact primaryschools@meathcoco.ie to reserve the magazine. 

Conditions of use:

The magazine set can be borrowed by any individual who lives, works or goes to school in Co. Meath and who has registered for a TTT card.

The loan period is three weeks only and the item may not be renewed.

Please inform staff of any damage to the magazine or pen.

Magazines are stored in a pizza-style box and may contain between one and twelve magazines depending on the time of year (monthly subscription)

Magazine Features

Listen - An offline solution to digital content

Every issue of The Fact Factory is professionally recorded by a talented team of child voice-over actors from around the world. Coupled with the G-Talk 3 pen, young readers can listen to their magazines like that of audio books – from start to finish, or anywhere in between.

Screen-Free

Some parents or children may prefer their young reader to spend time away from screens and devices but don’t want to sacrifice accessibilities and support features. With the G-Talk 3 pen, an unique off-line solution is achieved that enables readers to work from a printed magazine resource, but avail of assistive technology.

Vocabulary Development & Enrichment

Each monthly magazine contains vocabulary development and enrichment opportunities. This is achieved through a series of bolded words. When a child taps their pen of one of these words, an audio definition is activated. When this ends, the child can return to reading and listening as normal.