LD and Technology Categories

Software
Hardware
Assistive Websites

Software

CAST eReader (formerly ULTimate Reader)

These and many other features give users a variety of ways to read and navigate through written material, providing a supportive environment for readers of all abilities.

http://www.cast.org/tools/teachingtoolsreader.html

ULTimate KidBooks™

KidBook is a multimedia publishing system which enables almost anyone- teachers, parents, specialists and other support personnel- to create electronic talking books.

http://www.cast.org/tools/teachingtoolskidbooks.html

now available as freeware at: http://www.switchintime.com/Free%20Stuff/kidbook.html

Co:Writer

A writing assistant with intelligent word prediction that will work in conjunciton with any Macintosh word processor or text application program. This premier productivity tool is for those who struggle with writing due to injury, physical limiation, language delay or learning disability. Just type in a letter and Co:Writer suggests logical word choices that fit your sentences -- not just any words, but the appropriate ones. (Mac)

http://www.donjohnston.com/catalog/catalog.htm

Write:OutLoud

Offers multi-sensory learning and positive reinforcement for writers of all ages and ability levels. Features include a talking spell checker, on-screen speech/file management and color capabilities that llow for customization to meet individual needs or preferences. Writere hear letters, words, sentences or paragraphs as they type. The auditory feedback is a benefit for individuals with learning disabilities while the on-screen navigation is beneficial for those with physical limitations.

http://www.donjohnston.com/catalog/catalog.htm

TextHelp

TextHELP! is a vocabulary support package which talks, types, checks spellings, corrects mistakes, predicts and much more! At the end of each session textHELP! will learn a person's style of writing and vocabulary for future prediction. TextHELP! automatically follows you seamlessly from word processing to desk-top publishing, spreadsheets, databases, email and the Internet, in short textHELP! works in harmony with any program you use on your system. TextHELP! has been specifically designed for people with reading and writing difficulties, especially dyslexia incorporating many recommended features.

http://www.texthelp.com/

Aurora

http://www.aurora-systems.com/fast/index.html
Speech reading and predictive software.

Multisensory Reading Spelling and Penmanship CD-ROM

(formerly named Omti Rogers)
http://www.rogerscenter.com/

A multisensory reading, spelling and penmanship program. It teaches beginning to advanced reading and spelling skills to children 10 years and older who are non-readers, who are reading below their expected level, who know sight words but cannot decode and encode new words, who are learning disabled or who have Attention Deficit Disorder. The program builds an association between symbols and sounds in language, and uses visual, auditory and kinethetic elements to help students improve their language skills. (Description from "Encouraging Young Readers: A Tutor Program, Tutor Manual", Rebecca Berrill, 1997)

Academy of Reading

Phonemic awareness / testing, self-adjusting tutorial.

http://www.autoskill.com/index2.html

Inspiration

http://www.inspiration.com/screenshot.html
Visual organizer, concept maps, webs. Click on "Inspiration", read next page, and click on "Features".

Special Needs Opportunity Window

SNOW Resources: Adaptive Technology for Learning Disabilities
http://snow.utoronto.ca/technology/products/index.html

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Hardware

Alphasmart

A portable writing tool
http://www.alphasmart.com/

Alphasmart Keyboard and communication device

(similar to Alphasmart, but it also talks)
http://www.assistivetech.com/p-link.htm

Quicktionary, ReadingPen and Quick Link Pen

Quicktionary: "Quicktionary II is a hand-held, pen shaped scanner that translates words in seconds. Just glide your Quicktionary II over a word or line of text, and the translation and definition instantly appears in the display window it's that simple!"

http://www.wizcomtech.com/index.php3

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Assistive Websites

Neat games from uk museums

The site is a collection of online games and interactive content produced by the UK's museums and galleries, for children aged 4 to 11. All content is designed to help kids enjoy and visit galleries and museums.

For more information, go to: http://www.show.me.uk

Learning Vocabulary Can Be Fun

A vocabulary oriented site that is educational, fun, and simple to use. The site has something for everyone and there will be updates on an ongoing basis.

For more information, go to: http://www.vocabulary.co.i

Microcomputer Science Centre

For 20 years, Microcomputer Science Centre has been helping Canadians with a wide variety of disabilities gain access to computers.

http://www.microscience.on.ca/index.php?section=index

VoicePrint

This is a site that broadcasts full-text readings of newspaper and magazine articles, columns and feature stories for the benefit of Canadians with limited or no access to print.

http://www.voiceprint.ca

Access Adobe

This site contains links to resources to help people with disabilities work more effectively with Adobe software, and to aid content creators in producing content that is as accessible as possible.

http://access.adobe.com/

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