Software Programs Writing Kruzweil

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  Kruzweil - Available for lap tops - Software tool that may provide text to speech. Available in most of the district schools. When using Kruzweil, click on the “Help” button on the program or visit: http://www.kruzweildeu.com (FREE trials)
  
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  Clicker 5 - (older version) Helps with reading and writing. Uses word prediction and pictures http://www.cricksoft.com/support.clicker5/documentation.aspx
  
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  Clicker 6 - Upgrade from Clicker 5 - helps with reading and writing. This is available for ipad and Chromebook also. http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/tools/clicker/training.aspx
  

www.cricksoft.com

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/hiat-tech/tech-guides/clicker-6.aspx

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org

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  Co-writer – Word prediction program for the computer, on the Alphasmart NEO keyboarding devices, and may be available on the ipad and Chromebooks for a fee
  

Training videos – http:www.donjohnston.com/resources/cowriter6_index.html

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  Inspiration/Kidspiration - Computer software program available in most schools, helps with brainstorming and graphic organizing. www.inspiration.com (Free trials)
  

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  FREE How to Use Speech Recognition in Windows XP
  
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  Dragon Naturally Speaking – is a speech to text program that requires a training time by the user. This training must be read in the user’s voice and the user must have clear speech. This program must be used in a quiet room. www.nuance.com (free download) AT does not recommended for students under the age of 15.
  
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  Dragon Dictation – is an app used on the itouch and ipad. This program recognizes speech and the text may then be emailed to their teacher. This app picks up the “younger voice” and AT recommends this for students who have clear speech.
  

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  Natural Reader – A FREE Text-to-speech software program, which converts any written text to speech on Word. www.naturalreader.com
  

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  Ease of access and Assistive Technology on Windows 7 – Computer Access for Individuals with Visual Impairments
  

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  Microsoft Equation Editor – A FREE software program through Microsoft that allows you to use mathematical symbols.