Texthelp Read and Write Gold 7.1E
By Langlois, Laura; ConnSENSE Bulletin, Vol. 6, No. 3Publication Date: August 2004
Article provides a review of Read and Write Gold 7.1E from Texthelp Systems, Incorporated, which is a literacy support program that can be used in combination with other text-based programs to support students who have learning disabilities and cognitive challenges with reading and writing tasks. The application provides text-to-speech, word prediction, vocabulary, spelling and editing, translation, and computation support, all of which can be accessed via a single tool bar. Read and Write Gold 7.1E can be added to a wide range of programs, including Microsoft Word, WordPad, Inspiration, and e-mail programs. Advanced spelling options offer phonemic cues, as the homophone icon on the tool bar helps to support users with spelling performance. The user can choose to have all homophones identified with color-coding, while the program provides a description of each of the identified homophones. The author contends that the most recent version of the program features improved accuracy and quality performance, as the program rates as an “A+.”
Assistive Products Discussed: READ & WRITE GOLD, READ & WRITE GOLD FOR MAC, & READ & WRITE GOLD MOBILE
Published by: ConnSENSE (Connecticut's Special Education Network for Software Evaluation) (Website:http://www.connsensebulletin.com)
NEAT (New England Assistive Technology) Marketplace (Web Site: http://www.neatmarketplace.org )
A.J. Pappanikou Center for Developmental Disabilities (Web Site: http://www.uconnucedd.org )
Connecticut Tech Act Project (Web Site: http://www.cttechact.com )
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