Assistive Technology

For people with dyslexia, Assistive Technology (AT) provides tools that ease the demands of reading and writing. Assistive technology helps students with dyslexia save time and overcome challenges, such as slow note-taking, reading agility and poor handwriting, allowing them to demonstrate their abilities in ways that were once unimaginable. With assistive technology (AT) developing at such a rapid pace, it is hard to keep up. The below links will help you stay “in the know”.


	The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity In this site you’ll find the latest information about a range of technological tools—from voice recognition programs that let users dictate ideas and watch them appear on their computer screens to recording devices that take the stress out of note-taking. Each of these easy-to-use tools can make an enormous difference for dyslexic children and adults.

	Call Scotland Great resource for all things on assistive technology with a informative section specifically on Dyslexia. “We’ve been around since 1983 working as a Research and Development centre as well as a working Service unit. Both elements are necessary and important – they inform, enrich and support each other.”

	TextHelp Software designed for students with dyslexia or learning disabilities and for struggling readers and English Language Learners.

	Text to Speech – Accessibility feature built-in on your iphone/ipad!

	Region 10 – Technology Integration for Students with Dyslexia