Return-Path: <nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j7GFNhG08942; Tue, 16 Aug 2005 11:23:43 -0400 (EDT) Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2005 11:23:43 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <149.4b381b31.303351b2@aol.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: RKenyon721@aol.com To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-LD:4814] Assistive Technology X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: 9.0 Security Edition for Windows sub 5200 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Status: O Content-Length: 1779 Lines: 46 Hello all, It is obvious that the topic of Assistive Technology is very interesting to members as we have had some good conversation already. Thanks to those of you that emailed me off-list with suggestions on possible speakers for this topic. I have invited a leading expert and speaker in this field who has accepted the challenge. In my next post, I will provide more information on the speaker, the dates, and the format that will be used. Until then, Rochelle Kenyon Moderator, NIFL-Learning Disabilities Discussion List _RKenyon721@aol.com_ (mailto:RKenyon721@aol.com) --------------------------------------------------Original Message----- From: Nina Ghiselli, PsyD [mailto:drghiselli@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 7:21 PM To: reneec@freedomscientific.com Subject: Re: Reading and Writing disabilities Software There are a number of screen readers that accommodate adult readers. These programs allow to readers to focus on comprehension instead of encoding.For students it allows them to interact with the text in more efficient ways. For example, WYNN, which I use, allows the user to read and focus on comprehension. This let's adults with reading difficulties to experience more independence. They are able to scan documents which they can then read and even fill out with accommodations using the program. Many libraries are investing in programs like these making them accessible to people who may not have the means to purchase these technologies. Additionally, there are some community resources such as Dept. or Rehab which might purchase these technologies for clients. Nina Ghiselli, Psy.D., Psy19027 Counseling and Consultation Services 1014 B Street Hayward, California 94541
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