Reading and Writing Software

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Reading and Writing Software

June 2, 2021 / Tom DiAgostino / No Comments

Computer tools can help you read and understand text

What does it do?

Reading software helps you access and understand text. Typically it will read the text out loud. It may let you modify the speed. These programs can also include dictionaries to look up words.

What kinds of reading software are there?

You might try tools from:

Read & Write
Natural Reader
Voice Dream Reader
Browsealoud

How do I see what's new?

Technology changes all the time. To find out about the latest options for these, you can type keywords into a search engine such as Google, Safari, Firefox, or Bing on a computer or tablet. These are the keywords for this type of item:

software for dyslexia

How do I find out more?

If you live in the US outside of Pennsylvania you would need to find your state's AT program.

If you live in Pennsylvania:

you could contact TechOWL to work with a specialist. We can meet with you and sometimes demonstrate this equipment. We can also help with different ways to get one for your own.
you might borrow this equipment to try out. Do we have this in our lending library?

Yes

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Tom DiAgostino

Tom is the Outreach and Training Coordinator at TechOWL. Before starting at TechOWL in 2019, Tom worked as an English Teacher through the Fulbright Commission in Uruguay as well as a Social Worker and Spanish interpreter in the foster care system in North Philadelphia. As a person with dyslexia, Tom is passionate about readability and website accessibility. Along with managing TechOWL’s social media platforms, Tom also co-leads the Fabrication program CreATe together and assists with managing the TechOWL website.

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