Understood.org - Assistive Technology for Writing
To understand the options, Understood.org provides a guide to AT tools for writing. Understood.org-Writing Tools Page |
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Windows 10 Text Suggestions
Windows 10 provides spelling supports through text suggestions (Word prediction). Watch the video to find out how to activate this feature. Unfortunately, there is no audio support to read suggestions at this time. AT Supports: Word Prediction |
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Microsoft Dictate
Found in both Word Online and Onenote. Provides Speech-to-Text support for struggling writers to get their thoughts down on paper. Free with school account. Watch the video to see how. AT Supports: Speech-to-Text Link to article on Speech Recognition as AT for Writing |
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Introducing Microsoft Editor
Bring out your best writer anywhere you write with Microsoft Editor, your intelligent writing assistant. It can check your document for spelling, grammar and style refinements, all while making sure you’re in control. When you want additional assistance, simply open the Editor pane by clicking on the pen icon in the home ribbon. Editor can analyze your writing and give you statistics on readability, distinct words, and time to read the document. AT Supports: Spelling and Grammar Correction Link to additional information on Microsoft editor. |
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Texthelp - Read and Write (Purple Puzzle Piece)
Now Available to ALL PCSD Students All students can now access Texthelp's Read and Write toolbar that provides access support in Reading, Writing, and study skills. The Read and Write extension is accessed through Chrome and Edge Browsers. Simply log into the browser or toolbar itself with your PCSD credentials (staff - email; Students - ID#@paulding.k12.ga.us; use password from PCSD computer login) Watch the video to the left to get a quick overview of the powerful tools it provides. Want to learn more about Read and Write? Check out the academy. Link to Texthelp Academy Training Resources. The following are Assistive Technology features Read and Write provides. AT Supports: Text-to-Speech, Word Prediction, Text/Picture Dictionary, Screenshot Reader, Audio File Maker, Color Overlay/Tracker, Speech-to-Text, Translator (limited), Electronic Highlighers, and Note Taking/Vocabulary Tool. |
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Texthelp's OrbitNote - Read and Annotate PDFs
Now Available to ALL PCSD Students Make PDFs Accessible and Actionable OrbitNote can take care of everything, ensuring that students have access to the tools they need, such as text to speech, highlighting, vocabulary support and everything they need to succeed - across all class content. PDF not accessible?? No worries. OrbitNote will detect this and give you an option to Scan Text to transform it into an accessible PDF. Gives you multiple ways to demonstrate knowledge and give feedback OrbitNote allows students to express their understanding in many flexible ways. They can type or draw their thoughts on the page, which can aid planning. Students can highlight the key points in a comprehension piece or to help with studying. Both teachers and students can use their voices to send thoughts and feedback, and finally students can add shapes and images to their work. Want to learn more about OrbitNote? Check out the academy. Link to Texthelp Academy Training Resources. Link to Quick Reference Guide to OrbitNote The following are Assistive Technology features OrbitNote provides. AT Supports: Text-to-Speech, Word Prediction, Text/Picture Dictionary, Screenshot Reader, Audio File Maker, Color Overlay/Tracker, Speech-to-Text, Translator (limited), Electronic Highlighers, Note Taking/Vocabulary Tool, PDF Reader/Annotation Tool. |
Texthelp - Toolmatcher
Find out which features within Read&Write and OrbitDoc match this student's learning needs & accommodations. Easy as 1,2,3 Discover which Read&Write or OrbitDoc features best suit your student's needs. Follow the instructions below to get started:
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Read and Write: Word Prediction in MS Word
Using Read and Write word prediction feature can assist students with spelling and getting their thoughts down on paper. The prediction feature in Read and Write provides a variety of options including amount of suggestions, predict ahead, and audio feedback for reading the predictive choices. What the short video to see it in action. |
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Read and Write: Word Prediction in Canvas
You can use Read and Write's amazing word prediction with audio support inside of Canvas text boxes. See video for how-to. Note: Note: Read and Write writing features do not work with in New Quizzes at this time. Texthelp is working on an update to resolve this issue. You can still use the screenshot reader to read text. Classic Quizzes is fully accessible. If you need access to Word Prediction in New Quizzes, please note that you will need to turn on Windows Text Suggestions. See video at the top of this page. |
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Read and Write: Speech-to-Text in Canvas
Watch this short video to see how to use the Read and Write Talk and Type feature while working in Canvas. This speech-to-text feature can assist students that are struggling to get their thoughts down on paper by using their voices to write. Link to article on Speech Recognition as AT for Writing |
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Read and Write Text to Speech Features in Word/Canvas
When editing our writing, it is often very helpful to listen to our papers read outloud. Using the speech features of, "speak on each word" and "speak on each sentence" in the read and write toolbar, can provide that immediate feedback when writing. Watch the short video to find out how. Link to article on Speech Recognition as AT for Writing |
Read and Write iOS and Android Apps
A powerful keyboard replacement that works in every app. Supporting reading, writing, comprehension and vocabulary development, Read&Write provides a rich set of features which extend accessibility and provide a range of tools to help with literacy including*: • Text to speech • Prediction • Dictionary / Talking dictionary • Picture Dictionary • Check It • Talk&Type (available for iOS 10 and above) • Speak as I type • OpenDyslexic font support • Language translation in Safari (French or Spanish, Locale dependent) • French language localisation Link to How-to Supports for Read and Write on the iPad. Read&Write for Android is an easy to use alternative keyboard with integrated features to help you with writing content such as emails, social media, or interacting with online forms etc. Specially created for Android tablets, it’s great for anyone who needs a little support with their reading and writing. With ‘speak as I type’ and specially formulated dyslexia focused word prediction and dictionaries, this keyboard makes typing any content on a tablet simple and fast. When editing content, simply touch a word, sentence or whole passage and hear it read out loud. Use the dictionaries and other tools to assist with essays, assignments or general reading and writing. https://support.texthelp.com/help/new-to-the-producthow-to-use-it |
Clicker 8
At the heart of Clicker sits a child-friendly word processor. Watch your students confidently tackle writing tasks with help from Clicker’s realistic speech feedback, talking spell checker and word predictor. Clicker Grids enable students to write with whole words and phrases. Emerging writers build sentences word-by-word, while Word Banks provide scaffolding to support developing writers. Organizing ideas is a vital first step in the writing process, and one that many learners struggle with. Clicker includes a child-friendly mind mapping area to help learners prepare for writing. Cloze activities are a great way to assess students’ topic knowledge, as well as their ability to use semantic and contextual clues. Create your own Cloze activities in a matter of seconds! AT Supports: Text-to-Speech (letter, word, sentence); Word Prediction, Spell Checking, Sentence Grids, Word Banks, Word Processing, Audio Note. Link to learn more about Clicker 8 |
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Kelly Fonner: Alternative Pencils: What are They and How Are They Used
The video to the right was presented live on June 2020 during the AAC in the Cloud event. For some students, writing has been difficult due to their inability to manipulate the standard tools of writing. Many educators, therapists and parents have heard of the concept of Alternative Pencils. What are they? We will look at many examples, from the use of alphabet tiles to partner assisted scanning. |
OpenDyslexic is a typeface designed against some common symptoms of dyslexia.
OpenDyslexic is free to use: The newest version of OpenDyslexic now uses the SIL-OFL license, giving you freedom to use it for personal use, business use, education, commercial, books, ebook readers, applications, websites, and any other project or purpose you need. OpenDyslexic is not supposed to be a cure, a complete solution, or something you should apply uniformly to everyone: it was intended to address: contrast/blindness, letter confusion or rotation, and crowding. Link to download Open Dyslexic Font. |