BrowseAloud--Bowsealoud reads web pages aloud for people who find it difficult to read online. Reading large amounts of text on screen can be difficult for those with literacy and visual impairments. For MAC and Windows. Click here to download.
Classroom Suite--IntelliTools Classroom Suite conforms to the principles of universal design for learning-multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement-to help students who are struggling with challenging concepts in math, reading, and writing. Click here to download a 90 day free trial.
Clicker 5-- Clicker is a writing support and multimedia tool - it enables you to write with whole words, phrases or pictures! It is a very powerful tool and is incredibly easy to use, and supports every area of the curriculum. For a 30 day free trial call toll-free: 1 866 332-7425.
Free Graphic Organizers--Graphic organizers provide a way for students to brainstorm and organize their writing. Click here to access free graphic organizers.
Inspiration--Inspiration® is a tool for students grade 6 to adult to plan, research and complete projects successfully. Click here to download a 30 day free trial.
Kidspiration--Created for K-5 learners, Kidspiration® provides a visual way to help students learn to think, write and comprehend. Students build graphic organizers by combining pictures, text and spoken words to represent thoughts and information. Click here to download a 30 day free trial.
Kurzweil 3000--Kurzweil 3000 software can access virtually any information, whether it is printed, electronic, or on the Web. Because Kurzweil 3000 is also content independent, teachers in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and colleges alike use it to help students succeed in the classroom regardless of curriculum or lesson plan. Click here to request a Kurzweil 3000 for Windows or Macintosh trial CD.
Open Book 7.0--Freedom Scientific’s OpenBook™ 8.0 scanning and reading software goes beyond providing access to printed documents or graphic-based text. This release provides new synthesizers, updated optical character recognition (OCR) engines, improved access to online books, common keyboarding with JAWS® and MAGic®, built-in braille support, new low vision features, new reference features, and much more. OpenBook 8.0 supports Windows Vista™ (including Service Pack 1), Windows XP, and Windows 2000 operating systems. Click here for free trial version.
Reading Bar 2--Reads any web page, makes mp3/wav files, zooms any page, text-only version web pages, translates and much more! Click here for free trial version.
ReadPlease/ReadPlease Plus 2003--ReadPlease is a text-to-speech software that allows students to listen to text that has been copied and pasted.ReadPlease 2003 is a free version that never expires. ReadPlease Plus 2003 has a free trial period of 30-days after which you may purchase a registration code to unlock the software. This download includes both versions of ReadPlease. Click here for the free and trial version.
Soothsayer--Applied Human Factor's SoothSayer features a dictionary of over 11,000 words, abbreviation expansion, sentence prediction, scrolling word list, adjustable number of words displayed, horizontal or vertical window orientation and customizable background color and text font/size/color. There is a quick speech button for speaking the last word, sentence or highlighted text typed as well as WordTips, which shows and reads word selections individually or you can have words read aloud by pointing at them. Click here for trial download.
TestTalker--TestTalker is a software solution designed to help individuals be more successful with test taking, worksheet completion, and study materials. It also aids completion of electronic forms. TestTalker provides a computerized version of a test, worksheet, or other form that can talk. Click here to request a free trial CD.
UltraKey--UltraKey guarantees typing fluency by building good habits, speed and accuracy through structured lessons. Learning is supported by voice, 3D animation, video and virtual reality. Call 1-800-828-2799 for a free trial CD.
Wordbar--Wordbar is a toolbar that sits along the bottom of your screen. You can click on words and phrases in Wordbar to send them to your word processor. For a 30 day free trial call toll-free: 1 866 332-7425.
Wynn Literacy Software for Reading and Writing--By using a bi-modal approach - simultaneous highlighting of the text as it is spoken -WYNN transforms printed text into understandable information that benefits readers of all ages including English Language Learners (ELL), struggling readers and children with ADD (attention deficit disorder) or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder). Click here to request a free trial CD.
