With their upcoming devices and updates, Apple is trying to create the most seamless, convenient experience for all users on all of their devices, both OS X and iOS alike. In last Tuesday’s blog, I covered upcoming accessibility features in the new iOS 8 available this fall. During the keynote conference this year, in addition to releasing […]
Posts with the dyslexia tag
Claro Software for iOS devices
Claro Software is an innovative software company that develops and licenses Assistive Software, including speech, image and touch technology. The mission of the company is to provide user-friendly software available in many different languages. The software is available via the following Claro apps: ClaroSpeak is a text-to-speech reader app from Claro Software. Available for […]
The Dyslexic Kids Organization
The Dyslexic Kids Organization by Scott Forsythe, Executive Director of Dyslexic Kids When I was little, my parents and teachers noticed that I had difficulty keeping up with the other children. I could not identify words or letters as easily as the other children, I could not tie my shoes, I could not remember a […]
Free Public Online Dyslexia Library
Dynaread Special Education Corporation offers an extensive online dyslexia library for free public use. The Dynaread library offers articles and videos about dyslexia and related learning disabilities. The latest addition to the Dynaread library is the Ivona text-to-speech technology which allows people not only to read, but also to listen to all the articles in the […]
Lexercise: A Tool use to Screen Students for Dyslexia
Lexercise is a free, web-based tool that parents, teachers, physicians and clinicians can use to screen children for Dyslexia. It’s recommended for students ages six or older. The free online test determines whether your child is having trouble reading or processing words. Lexercise combines two types of assessments to provide the most accurate results. It […]
Guest Blogger: Perspective from a High School Student with Dyslexia
I am a high school student going into my sophomore year. I was diagnosed with dyslexia in 3rd grade. As a young kid I was always interested in learning new things. Because I had trouble reading my parents and grandparents would read to me for hours. I loved listening and learning about things that I […]