Read Out Loud Accessibility

I am not able to use "read out loud" for a pdf book file.  I get this error "Read out loud cannot be activated for this document because it's permissions do not allow for content copying for accessibility." I checked under document restrictions and this is true.  I know this is a way to prevent unauthorized copying but I travel a lot on planes and being able to use read out load is a great feature.  I do not want to violate copywrites, just read the pdf book versus the hardcopy, I legally purchased both.
Is there a solution for me?
Thanks Ahead of Time

You will need to ask the provider of the PDF if an alternate PDF, having no restriction on content copy for accessibility is available.
Be well...

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