This document provides summaries of various technology products designed for individuals with learning disabilities. It describes text-to-speech, writing support, and reading software like Kurzweil 3000, ClaroRead, Co:Writer and Dragon Naturally Speaking. Other tools summarized are Inspiration for graphic organizers, MathPad for math support, and HearIT for auditory assessment. The document concludes with contact information for the Assistive Technology Resource Center.

1. TECHNOLOGY
PRODUCTS
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2. Technology Products
 The following slides are examples of
technology designed for individuals
with learning disabilities.
 There may be variations and options
to every item listed.
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3. Kurzweil 3000
 Kurzweil 3000 is the comprehensive
reading, writing and learning software
solution for any struggling reader,
including individuals with learning
difficulties, such as dyslexia, attention
deficit disorder or those who are
English Language Learners.
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4. Claro Read
 ClaroRead Plus provides text-to-
speech support tools that allow
computer users to read and write
independently. By making a computer
speak any text with a human voice,
text documents can be proofed out
loud along with web pages, e-mails
and any other text.
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5. Others
 WYNN from Freedom Scientific
 Read&Write Gold from TextHelp
Systems
 K-Reader
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6. Co Writer
 Co:Writer is a powerful word-
prediction program created for
struggling writers to help expand their
vocabulary and improve written
expression.
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7. Cube Writer
 On-screen keyboard and writing
program that meets ALL computer
user needs. CubeWriter allows users
of all ages and abilities to write with a
computer in a non-conventional way.
◦ Use the mouse, keyboard, adaptive
keyboard, switch/scanning, or
touchscreen.
◦ Personalized word lists to write with ease.
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8. Fusion Writer
 Text to Speech
 Read-back options
 Large LCD with adjustable font size
 Word Prediction with WordStorm
 Writing Support Options
 Keyboard Instruction
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9. Dragon Naturally Speaking
 Small business and home PC users
can create documents, spreadsheets,
and e-mail with this top-rated voice-
recognition software.
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10. Quicktionary Pen
 The QuicktionaryII enables users to
scan a single word or full line of
printed text and translate or define
single words, see and hear the
scanned word(s) read aloud.
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11. Inspiration
 Inspiration® is the essential tool
students rely on to plan, research and
complete projects successfully. With
the integrated Diagram and Outline
Views, they create graphic organizers
and expand topics into writing.
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12. Mindfull
 MindFull has been specifically
developed to help people with
disabilities e.g. dyslexia. The program
keeps complexity down while still
retaining the functionality of a concept
map.
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13. HearIT
 Hearit is a powerful assessment
auditory tool designed for clinicians to
use with children and adults
experiencing more severe attention,
hearing difficulties, such as ADD,
ADHD, dyslexia, auditory processing
problems and TBI.
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14. MathPad
 MathPad is the perfect tool for
students who have difficulty doing
math with pencil and paper or who
need help organizing or navigating
through math problems.
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15. Destination Math
 a motivating and challenging K to 12
math curriculum that helps teachers
reach all students in new and
refreshing ways.
 Featuring sequenced, prescriptive,
step-by-step instruction, Destination
Math helps students develop fluency
in critical skills, math reasoning,
conceptual understanding and
problem-solving skills.
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16. Concepts for Inclusion &
Transition
 Alternate formats
 Extra time
 Return homework in alternate formats
 Preferential seating
 Ask the individual what may work
 Be willing to try
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17. Contact Info
 Kevin Forde-Nihipali, Director of
Training
 414 Kuwili Street, Suite 104
 Honolulu, HI 96817
 808-532-7115
 kevin@atrc.org
 http://www.atrc.org
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18. QUESTIONS
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