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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.
This is achieved through the use of innovative features such as: Speech
Feedback, Spell Checking, Homophone Support, Word Prediction, Talking
Dictionary, PDF Aloud- the accessibility solution for PDF documents
and Scanning. |
System Requirements
- 800MHz (minimum)
- 256MB of RAM (512MB preferred)
- MAC OS 10.2.8 or above
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Product Code - THRWGMACSL
£240.00 |
Key Features
Speech
Having speech feedback is a key feature of Read&Write Gold for
Mac as users with literacy difficulties are likely to encounter problems
when reading. Not only can Read&Write Gold for Mac read as I type
but it can also read back completed text either from Read&Write
Gold for Mac itself or imported from other applications
The result of this is that users do not have to struggle to comprehend
written information as they can have the text played back to them in
an audio format. This enables users to work more efficiently as they
do not need to spend large amounts of time reading text and gives them
more independence as they don’t need help to read.
It is possible to customize the speech facility to each individual
user requirement.
Spell Checking
People with dyslexia and other learning difficulties often struggle
with spelling. The spell checking facility provided by mainstream word
processors such as Apple Works can often not fully meet the needs of
users with literacy difficulties Read&Write Gold for Mac has an
advanced phonetic spell checker that can be used to reduce the number
of spelling errors that are made by users. In Read&Write Gold for
Mac all spelling errors are highlighted in red, ensuring that the user
is aware of errors as they work through the document.
The spell checking facility also provides definitions of the suggested
words, giving users confidence that the word they use is correct. This
enables users to build their vocabulary and confidence. Using the spelling
function of Read&Write Gold for Mac it is possible to: Analyse
work for spelling mistakes and provides suggested corrections.
Homophone Support
People with dyslexia or other learning disabilities often find it difficult
to determine which word to choose if a number of words sound the same.
These words are known as homophones. Read&Write Gold for Mac can
help in choosing the right words by offering a tool that provides alternatives
and descriptions of these words.
Commonly used word processors only check the spelling, and not if the
correct word was used. Read&Write Gold for Mac will check your
document and colour all homophones.
Word Prediction
Word Prediction learns the user’s style of writing and predicts
the word they want to use next. It is designed to help with accuracy
whilst reducing the number of key strokes that are required. Read&Write
Gold for Mac now has faster phonetic prediction.
Predictions are based on the letters typed and also on the previous
word. Only new correctly spelt words will be learned as you type, or
from text copied to the clipboard.
Dictionary
Having access to a dictionary feature is essential in developing literacy
and vocabulary skills as it gives the user confidence to expand their
vocabulary and develop their writing style. Read&Write Gold for
Mac has a speaking dictionary that can be used to give descriptions
and alternative words.
Safari Reader
Read&Write Gold for Mac has a separate applicaion, Safari Reader
which provides speech feedback with dual highlighting within Safari.
This means you can have web pages read out to you allowing the mass
of information held on the Internet.
This is of particular value to users with literacy difficulties when
accessing information online, aiding the user's concentration and comprehension.
Daisy Reader
The Daisy Book reader makes it possible for Daisy Books to be read
out loud and is particularly useful for people with visual impairments
or those who struggle with reading long passages of text.
An added feature incorporated in the Daisy Reader is a dual colour
highlighting option. Dual colour highlighting allows users with disabilities
such as dyslexia to enjoy their reading experience in a format and
style they are comfortable with.
Speech Maker
Listening to text does not have to limited to your computer. Read&Write
Gold for Mac has the ability to convert any text that you select and
turn it in to a sound file. You can listen to it later in the car,
on the move or at home. It is very simple to use. Read&Write Gold
for Mac allows the conversion of text to MP3 or AIFF files.
The audible text in Read&Write Gold for Mac can be saved to the
Users media player.
Fact Finder
The Internet is a fantastic source for carrying out research as there
is a wealth of information ready to be accessed at any time. To make
finding the information easier and faster Read&Write Gold for Mac
has a Fact Finder. It can be used to provide information on any given
subject.
Read&Write Gold for Mac has a choice of websites to search through,
making the Fact Finder an even simpler way of gathering information
on a given subject.
Study Skills Tool
Read&Write Gold for Mac has very simple aids to help you with studying.
Often when reading notes, books or journals we use coloured markers
to highlight pieces of text which are of particular relevancy to the
subject we are studying.
With the Study Skills in Read&Write Gold for Mac this same ability
is brought to the computer. With Read&Write Gold for Mac there
is a choice of 4 different markers – Green, Magenta, Orange and
Cyan. These are used to highlight what ever pieces of text is required-
by clicking on Study Skills then Green Marker and selecting the text
you want highlighted in Green.
Text Transfer
As with all Read&Write applications it is possible to work with
mainstream applications such as Word and TextEdit with the assistance
of Read&Write Gold for Mac.
Text can be transferred to the Read&Write Gold for Mac and can
then be edited and use all the other features of Read&Write Gold
for Mac such as using the spell checking, the dictionary and having
it read. Once users have completed checking the text you can then click
on the ‘Return text to source’ button.
The text will then be transferred back into TextEdit, replacing the
original passage. This feature can also be used with the majority of
mainstream applications.
By being able to be used with the main applications Read&Write
Gold for Mac promotes inclusive education as those with Learning Difficulties
such as dyslexia can be using the same applications as their peers
but receive the additional support which they require. |
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