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Assistive Technology for Reading and Writing. Tools and Software for Reading. Screen readers and text to speech software Kurzweil , Clicker 5, Jaws Alternative formats of books – books on tape, digital text (www.bookshare.org) Reading pen. Tools and Software for Writing .
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Tools and Software for Reading • Screen readers and text to speech software • Kurzweil, Clicker 5, Jaws • Alternative formats of books – books on tape, digital text (www.bookshare.org) • Reading pen
Tools and Software for Writing • Speech Recognition Software: software that recognizes what you are saying and transcribes it into text or as commands • Dragon Naturally Speaking • SpeakQ (w/WordQ) • Kidspiration/Inspiration/Kurzweil: software that assists with the writing process through graphic organizers, outlines, and writing support • Software with visual supports • Writing with Symbols • Pixwriter • Word Prediction: assist by providing word choices; specialized software can include text-to-speech features and additional options • WordQ • Co-Writer
Tools and Software for Writing cont. • Portable Word Processors: used for access to keyboard across settings • Neo • Fusion • Student Mate • Writer • Spellcheckers/electronic dictionaries: provide spelling support/word options; some include speech feedback