Writing Tools | Writing Aids

Reading/Writing

Education is a lifelong series of learning opportunities – all of which serve to improve people's understanding of their world while empowering them to live better lives. Writing is an important aspect of daily living as well as a powerful tool that furthers understanding and learning by an individual. TechReady offers a variety of enabling technologies aimed at making the written word more accessible. Some of the tools offered include word prediction programs, audible text readers, text translators, talking books, and word processing through synchronised visual, auditory and tracking feature functions.

ClaroRead Plus

ClaroRead Plus is a highly effective multi-sensory software solution for supporting any computer user who struggles with reading and writing - perhaps due to dyslexia or other conditions.

Price: £155.00 (Excl. VAT)

ClaroRead Standard

ClaroRead Standard helps PC users to create, read, view and check text. It does not come with the Scan2Text feature like the ClaroRead Plus version, so it is a great alternative for users who already have OCR software.

Price: £95.00 – £2,450.00 (Excl. VAT)

textHELP Read & Write Gold

Read&Write 8.1 GOLD is a literacy support tool designed to assist Users of all ages who require extra assistance when reading or composing text. It offers support functionality frequently absent in mainstream MS Windows applications. In addition, it provides a host of study features to assist any User with research and composition. The software works discreetly with all mainstream Windows applications. This offers Users with literacy difficulties the opportunity to work in an inclusive manner alongside their peers and colleagues. Read&Write 8.1 GOLD is a simple to use toolbar that "floats" on top of any open application. Assistance can then easily be called upon as the User works.

Price: £260.00 – £4,495.00 (Excl. VAT)

textHELP Read & Write GOLD for MAC

Read & Write GOLD for MAC is designed to provide literacy support for users of all ages and abilities who need help with their reading and writing. Used in conjunction with the majority of mainstream computer applications Read&Write GOLD for MAC allows users to develop their literacy skills and enjoy greater independence.

Price: £260.00 – £995.00 (Excl. VAT)

textHELP Read & Write Standard

Read&Write 8.1 is a discreet, integrated solution for any User's literacy needs, offering outstanding literacy support to all. It has been designed as a 'floating' toolbar that will help improve reading and writing skills, with features such as speech feedback, phonetic spell checking, word prediction & homophone support to cover every aspect of the learning spectrum.

Price: £120.00 – £2,995.00 (Excl. VAT)

Clicker 5

An accessible text to speech writing and multimedia tool with scanning grids and words banks.

Price: £135.00 (Excl. VAT)

Wordbar Version 2

Wordbar is a software tool that sits along the bottom of your screen. You can click on words and phrases in Wordbar to send them to your word processor.

Price: £20.00 – £60.00 (Excl. VAT)

Penfriend

Penfriend XP and XL -versions 3 - contain a wealth of features to support learners with reading and writing difficulties particularly those people with dyslexia or physical/sensory disabilities including visual impairment and motor difficulties.

Price: £20.00 – £390.00 (Excl. VAT)

WordWall

WordWall by Sensory Software is a writing support program which enables writing and communication through word bars, word banks, word prediction, symbols, speech and more.

Price: £60.00 – £480.00 (Excl. VAT)

ProtoType

ProtoType - Assists typing with word completion, spelling support, speech and symbols. This is a wonderful product for those with dyslexia or mobility issues.

Price: £60.00 – £480.00 (Excl. VAT)

Dolphin EasyTutor - Learning/Literacy Support

The Dolphin EasyTutor is an ideal solution for people who have dyslexia or difficulty reading, writing and spelling. Computer users can write, read, view and check text with Dolphin Tutor's supporting speech output!!!

Price: £199.00 (Excl. VAT)

Kidspiration 2.1

Created for children between 5-10 years of age, Kidspiration provides an easy way to apply the proven principles of visual learning. This program creates a visual means to think, write and comprehend.

Price: £37.00 – £210.00 (Excl. VAT)

InfoScan - Handheld Pen Scanner

This completely mobile device offers users a quick and easy way to take notes from almost any printed document, creating fully editable MS Word documents on the PC, PDA or any Windows application.

Price: £74.99 (Excl. VAT)

ClaroRead Plus for Mac

ClaroRead Plus for Mac is a highly effective software solution for supporting those who have struggled with reading, writing and learning. Designed with maximum simplicity, adaptability and flexibility in mind, users, especially students of any age and level of ability will have a world of information unlocked through ClaroRead for Mac.

Price: £185.00 (Excl. VAT)

ClaroView

ClaroView creates easier screen viewing - and even word identification - by providing a transparent colour "overlay" with adjustable tint levels. This product is loved by dyslexics and visually impaired people alike.

Price: £32.00 (Excl. VAT)