Document Readers

• Kurzweil 3000
• Read & Write Gold
• PDF Aloud
• Wynn Reader
• ReadPlease 2003
• Universal Reader
• Free Trial Downloads
• Which one should I use?

   

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Kurzweil 3000^TM

A comprehensive reading, writing and learning software solution for struggling readers, including individuals with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, attention deficit disorder or those who are English Language Learners.

Key Benefits

• Personalized reading rate
• Recursive dictionary, syllabification, and synonym help 
• Increased reading fluency
• Study skills support
• Multi-sensory approach

More on Kurzweil:

• Notes on Kurzweil

• Quick Reference Guide

• Kurzweil 3000 Flash Demo

• Request a trial CD

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Read & Write Gold

A discrete software solution for people who struggle with reading and writing.

Key Benefits

• Floating toolbar 
• Speech feedback with highlighting
• Phonetic spell checking
• Word prediction/homophone support
• Study skills support

More on Read & Write Gold:

• Read & Write Gold Complete Training Guide

• Read & Write Gold Reference Card

• Read & Write Gold Scanning for First Time Users

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PDF Aloud

A document reader which is designed to read Portable Document Format (PDF) files.  PDF Aloud merges with the Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader toolbar discreetly and simply, and allows users with literacy difficulties to comprehend the information by transferring the text to an audio format.

Key Benefits

• Floating toolbar
• Access to Internet PDF text files

More on PDF Aloud:

• PDF Aloud Tutorial

• PDF Aloud Quick Tips

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Wynn Reader v5.10

A unique software tool designed to enhance success for individuals with reading challenges and writing difficulties.  It is designed to help those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, aphasia, ADD and ADHD.

Key Benefits

• Text is highlighted in context as it is spoken aloud

• Built-in talking dictionary and thesaurus

• Traditional study tools - highlighting, bookmarking, text and voice notes

• Spell check as you type

• Recognizes homophones (a word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning)

More on Wynn Reader:

• Student Guide to Wynn

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ReadPlease 2003

A text to speech software that can read any text you see on the screen that can be copied/pasted. This program is very intuitive, and helps especially those struggling with reading or dyslexia.

Key Benefits

• Customized font and background color

• Adjustable voice speed

• Low vision color option

More on ReadPlease 2003

• Quick Guide to ReadPlease Controls

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Universal Reader

An easy to use text to speech software that works with all applications.

Key Benefits

• Adjustable speaking speed

• Highlights the corresponding word as it is read

• Customized font and background color

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Free Document Reader Downloads

ReadPlease (full version):        www.readplease.com

HelpRead (trial version):          www.helpread.com 

NaturalReader (trail version):  www.naturalreader.com 

SayzMe (trial version):              www.sayzme.com 

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