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TextHELP®
Systems makes
the best
Reading and Writing software in the world!
Read & Write Software integrates the best educational programs into one very easy to use program. It works within any application to help students and adults read and write with greater ease. The matrix below summarizes which features you will find in each version and below that is a brief description of each feature.
We will be glad to send you a free demo, 30 day trial version or take advantage of our 30 day money back guarantee. TextHelp also offers free webinar demonstrations, click here to see the schedule.
BrightEye Technology is an authorized distributor and trainer for textHELP® Software Inc. We have found their text to speech and writing assistance software to be the best in the industry. Our goal is to help students eliminate barriers and to become more self empowered learners. Partners like textHELP help us achieve our goal.
textHELP software can be purchased from us separately or bundled with our Scanning systems. See Price List for prices and Choosing a Product for additional help comparing the different features of each product. For additional information you can visit their web site at www.texthelp.com or feel free to call us at 877-233-7323 with your questions.
NOTE: We offer multiple unit di$counts and school site licenses for all textHELP products. Please call us for your best pricing options or a free demonstration.textHELP Software Products
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Version 8.1 Required software Screen Reading- with dual color highlighting RealSpeak human quality voices PDF Aloud Internet Reading Compatible Speaking phonetic spell checker PDF Aloud Included Audible Homophone support Context speech enabled word prediction Audible Dictionary with sample sentences Word Wizard Spanish Translator Scanning from paper or a saved image Pronunciation Tutor Voice Recognition Speech Input Speech Maker for portable text e.g. MP3 Fact Finder quick specific web searches Fact Folder: Stores your collected data Fact Mapper: To Organize your facts Visually One word display with speech feedback n
Revision cards Study aid Speech enabled calculator Logging of student progress ScreenShot Reader Summarize Tool Study Skills Teacher Tool Kit TestMaker PDF Accessibility Editor textHELP® Systems Inc. is a software company from North Ireland who specialize in developing software products that are designed to assist individuals by improving their reading and writing abilities.
textHELP solutions are suitable for individuals of all ages, corporate or government organisations, to overcome accessibility difficulties such as dyslexia or simply as language learning aids.
textHELP Software Products
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The following is a brief description of some of their products that we bundle with our systems. Please review the following information in order to choose the product that is best for your needs.
The BEST learning software for Special Education: LDA, Dyslexic, Assistive Technology, ESL students and adult learners. Now you can have all the features of the best selling assisted technology Reading and Writing software - all integrated into one package. There is no other educational software that integrates so many features into 1 package. Demo disks are available for free.
- Text to Speech
- Word Prediction
- Voice recognition
- Scanning from within any word processor
- Spanish Translator
PLUS THESE ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Spell Checking, Word prediction, Homophone Support, Multi Profile, Real Speak voices, Dictionary, Word Wizard, Pronunciation Tutor, Teachers Toolkit and more. All this for only $ 625.00
FEATURES description:
- Speech - Read & Write (V8) GOLD color highlights and reads the words, sentences or paragraphs in your document providing audio-visual reinforcement and helping to develop recognition of new words and vocabulary. The RealSpeak® voice is now provided as standard and provides the most human-sounding voice available today.
- Spelling - Read & Write (V8) GOLD incorporates a fast advanced spellchecker specifically designed to solve the most complex of phonetic errors. The spellchecker can be customized to suit individual needs and provides audible definitions of alternative suggestions to help you choose the correct one.
- Homophone Support - Read & Write (V8) GOLD will identify and provide audible definitions for like sounding words to improve the accuracy of your work.
- Scanning - Scan any text document into MS Word or any other major word processor enabling on screen editing and text reading. Scanned material will be incorporated into a familiar mainstream environment, allowing the document to be made easily available to other Users. This is key to inclusive education and integration.
- Speech Input - speak into your computer and have what you say converted to text on the screen. Help is provided to assist you to train the software to recognize your voice.
- Word Prediction - This feature will aid in sentence construction by suggesting and predicting words. Word predictor will learn as correct text is typed, dramatically aiding the development of literacy and increasing accuracy. With context and phonetic based word prediction.
- Dictionary - 180,000-word talking dictionary and dictionary will benefit you by helping to increase your literacy and creative writing skills.
- Speech Maker - converts selected text into speech, which can be saved as an audio file (.wav, MP3, .wma) capable of being played on any suitable device.
- Fact Folder - This desk research tool allows you to capture text from any application, classify it, attach pictures and bibliography information and record its source. This information can be converted to a slide show and document to help studying and revision.
- Fact Finder - this web search tool searches the web to find relevant information associated with your research topic. Search engines in 6 different categories are provided for you to choose from.
- Simple and Scientific Calculator - On screen calculator provides all the main functions of a simple or scientific calculator with audible feedback and audit trail.
- Word Wizard - Word wizard assists in developing creative sentences by offering solutions for vocabulary. When you are searching for the word you want to use Word Wizard takes you though a simple step-by-step process till you find the word you are looking for.
- Pronunciation Tutor - The Pronunciation Tutor will break words into syllables allowing easy recognition and pronunciation. Includes a moving mouth, to aid the development of more accurate speech.
- Teachers Toolkit - enables educators to specify which Read & Write GOLD features a particular student has access to and see student spelling logs and activity logs.
- Children Friendly: Optional animated characters make using your computer an easier and more fun experience. Characters use speech baloon to highlight each word as they are read out loud.
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Read and Write Standard V 8.1
Award winning Read & Write works with any Windows based application. So it can be used with any word processor, spreadsheet, database, email and Internet. It is a simple to use toolbar that "floats" on top of any open application waiting to provide assistance when called upon. It assists users in the development of their basic skills in reading and writing.
By incorporating all of the following features into one program Read & Write provides support for creative writing, promoting independence and increasing accuracy of the work created. This all leads to a much more motivated learner who achieves the results they deserve. Cost = $ 349.00
Read & Write Features:
Speech: It reads any document out loud. Either as you type, by reading each letter, words, sentences or paragraphs. Or an entire document. It also provides full screen reading of text, menus and icons. It uses natural human sounding voices from Real Speak™.
Word Prediction will display complete words as you type, based on what it has learned about your style of writing. NEW in version 5 Word Prediction now incorporates phonetic and grammar based word prediction.
Speaking Spell Checker: An advanced phonetic spell checker can automatically notify you when a mistake is made and correct the most complex errors.
Homophone Support: Homonyms are color coded to help to proof and correct text. Descriptions of like sounding words are provided to ensure the correct word is selected.
Dictionary - 180,000-word talking dictionary will benefit you by helping to increase your literacy and creative writing skills.
A Thesaurus provides synonyms for words with descriptions and sample sentences to aid understanding.
Word Wizard is a step-by-step process linking the word you know, to the word you are searching for.
Children Friendly: Optional animated characters make using your computer an easier and more fun experience. Characters use speech baloon to highlight each word as they are read out loud.
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Read and Write Gold Deluxe 8.1
Read&Write GOLD DELUXE has all of the features of the award-winning Read&Write GOLD software as well as
two additional resource tools designed for teachers and support staff: TestMaker and our PDF Accessibility Editor.
These new tools enable teachers to create and deliver tests online to students and the ability to edit PDF files. These new features significantly enhance the learning opportunities through the provision of customized tests, reading flow, pronunciation and alternative text functions.
Testmaker:
Testmaker is a clever innovation that works within the familiar environment of Microsoft Word. Displayed as a toolbar in Word, Testmaker allows teachers to quickly convert text into a secure (not editable) test. Answers, which are editable, may be recorded via multiple choice, true/false, and text fields for short answer and essays.PDF Accessibility Editor.
PDF Accessibility Editor is a unique tool to set and control the precise reading order (speech output) of text and graphics contained in PDF files. This includes control over the finest of details such as reading the caption for an illustration, correct pronunciation of math equations, and excluding headers/footers from the reading order.
It is a Windows based plug-in for Adobe Acrobat. The PDF Accessibility Editor empowers educators to apply Universal Design for Learning principles to PDF files destined for student use. With its efficient point-and-click interface, the Accessibility Editor makes quick work of editing PDF files for reading order, pronunciations, exclusions, etc.
Using the Accessibility Editor with PDF files provides : - the ability to create and read Alt Texts - pronunciation control over specific vocabulary - to determine the reading sequence for text on a page - to implement multiple speech flow controls per page Unmatched in its simplicity.
PDF Accessibility Editor also sets the standard for bringing comprehensive, customized speech output to PDF documents.Using these powerful tools in Read&Write GOLD DELUXE, teachers can further differentiate instruction for their students.
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Read and Write Gold for Mac
Read & Write for MAC brings the outstanding literacy support of
Texthelp’s awarding Read & Write software to the MAC. The first
software from Texthelp designed solely for the Apple Macintosh
platform, Read and Write for Mac is the new integrated solution for
Mac Users.Read & Write for MAC provides literacy support alongside
other applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases,
internet, and email. It allows Users to develop their literacy skills and
enjoy greater independence. Now the Spell checking, Word prediction
and Dictionary features are some of the most accurate available with
the integration of the Collins Cobuild Gem English Dictionary. This
provides a wider range of words, meanings and definitions than ever before.
Fig 1. Read & Write for MAC as it appears on-screen.
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.
Read & Write Gold for Mac 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.
Read & Write Gold for Mac Spell Check: 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.
Read & Write Gold for Mac 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.
Read & Write Gold for Mac 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.
Read & Write Gold for Mac 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.
Read & Write Gold for Mac 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.
Read & Write Gold for Mac 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.
Read & Write Gold for Mac Scanning: Even in this electronic age so much information is still paper based, whether it is a letter, magazine or book. Accessing such text can be extremely difficult for those with reading difficulties. This can require a lot of time and effort and indeed many have to call on help from others to read what can be private material. Read & Write Gold for Mac provides scanning whereby this text is imported into the computer where the other support features of the software can be used such as having it read or using the dictionary. Read & Write Gold for Mac uses Iris Scan Version 9.1 to scan into Read & Write Gold for Mac itself or, PDF, RTF or HTML.
Read & Write Gold for Mac 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.
Read & Write Gold for Mac 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.
Read & Write Gold for Mac 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.
Read & Write Gold for Mac 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.
MAC System RequirementsRead & Write Gold for Mac System Requirements:These are the minimum system requirements to run Read&Write Gold for Mac dyslexia support software: • 800MHz (minimum) • 256MB of RAM (512MB preferred) • MAC OS 10.2.8 or above
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