Update 2025-10-01-arabic_tts_collaboration.md

Author: JarbasAl

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@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ As the **External Collaborations Lead** at [**Planet Blind Tech**](https://www.y
 
 I first encountered their project while exploring the intersections between assistive technology and speech synthesis. It was clear that our missions aligned. Their dedication to creating open voice technologies resonated with our own pursuit of accessible tools for blind users. The chance to contribute to an Arabic TTS (Text-to-Speech) voice felt like the bridge we had long been waiting for.
 
-Our team’s role focused on two essential tasks: **gathering datasets and testing the resulting models**. The process was not without its hurdles. The initial dataset we worked with fell short of the desired quality. Yet, the **patience, openness, and technical guidance** from our partners encouraged us to refine our approach. Together, we introduced a more robust datase and trained a model with [Phoonx](https://github.com/TigreGotico/phoonnx) and the eSpeak phonemizer, which produced results that genuinely reflected the richness of the Arabic language.
+Our team’s role focused on two essential tasks: **gathering datasets and testing the resulting models**. The process was not without its hurdles. The initial dataset we worked with fell short of the desired quality. Yet, the **patience, openness, and technical guidance** from our partners encouraged us to refine our approach. Together, we introduced a more robust datase and trained a model with [Phoonnx](https://github.com/TigreGotico/phoonnx) and the eSpeak phonemizer, which produced results that genuinely reflected the richness of the Arabic language.
 
 **Hear the results**: Examples of the new Arabic Open-Source Voices.
 
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 The impact of this work is already tangible. An **Arabic open-source voice** is not just another model, it is a lifeline for blind individuals who rely on screen readers and accessible applications. For the first time, many users can envision a future where they are not tied to proprietary voices or limited to languages that do not fully capture their identity. This achievement lowers barriers, empowers developers to integrate the voice into assistive tools, and above all, gives blind users a sense of agency.
 
-What began as a collaboration to create a voice has evolved into something larger: a **demonstration of what open technology can mean for inclusion**. For our community, this project is more than sound—it is **dignity, independence, and opportunity**. And for me personally, it stands as a reminder of the transformative power of working together across communities to ensure no voice, and no person, is left unheard.
+What began as a collaboration to create a voice has evolved into something larger: a **demonstration of what open technology can mean for inclusion**. For our community, this project is more than sound, it is **dignity, independence, and opportunity**. And for me personally, it stands as a reminder of the transformative power of working together across communities to ensure no voice, and no person, is left unheard.
 
 You can find the collected datasets and trained models on huggingface: