Working Smarter Using MS Word Versions; Plug-ins, Add-ons and Options to Help Struggling Readers and Writers

I would be so pleased if all Assistive and Inclusive IT educators (and school technicians. Speech and Language Pathologists as well as Occupational Therapists, Paediatricians and school-based or University Psychologists) following and 'Liking' posts on this diverse and interesting web site tonight; could quickly scan through the text and pinpoint:

• add-ins
• plug-ins
• useful strategies and tips
• PDF converters
• complementary software and programs
• Assistive devices including the handy C-Pen Reading Pen and range of LiveScribe Pens
• Other literacy-based programs including commercial and free solutions including:
• Ghotit Real Writer and Reader V9.3 (for MS Win and Mac OS desktops and portable computers) with a free 30-day trial
• ClaroRead Plus V8 and SE (15-day free trial)
• TextHelp Read and Write (30-day free trial)
• The inbuilt Narrator on MS Win computers; the inbuilt TTS on all Mac OS computers (with over 90 free voices to download in SAPI 5 quality in many different languages); MyStudyBar; Balabolka; ATbar; SpeakComputer; ReadPlease 2003; Natural Reader; (Win and MAC) and Speech - all totally free to download, install and share.

These resources help students, trainees (or work colleagues) achieve and write with greater independence and confidence. Inclusive Technologies (ranging from no-tech, low-tech through to high-tech and the new bright shiny objects syndrome, provides independence, self-esteem and self-resilience and a sense of pride.

Assistive Technologies working alongside or inside MS Word conforms to leading practice and UDL (Universal Design for Learning ) - https://www.joyzabala.com and the SETT Framework.

If you want to change your workplace or education/training culture, start with these invaluable resources, The philosophy is mature and sound. It will defintely change lives!

Cheers and thanks for reading this brief post.

NOTE: The article about MS Word is also a 25-page MS Word file. Some light reading to start your busy day! If you'd like a copy of the original, please Message me.

*** The article is published on LinkedIn as well. Please read, print and share it with educators, therapists, trainers and colleagues. There will be AT LEAST 10 things that you didn't know about MS Word or the wonderful Add-ins and Plug-ins that are freely available (or at minimal cost). ***

Note: This article has been updated on 2/3/2019 with more content and web links and vital information and current news about SIRI and voice recognition on iPhones and iPads.

My best wishes

Gerry

Author: Gerry Kennedy (c) AT Advisory Services. Updated 2/3/2019. Melbourne, Australia.