Desktop Software

Before the advent of mobile devices and Chrome, standalone software for desktop computers provided the best assistive technology tools for dyslexic students and adults. Many people still rely on the full-featured programs for the Mac and Windows operating systems, particularly for complex reading and writing tasks. While the following list is not complete, it will give you an idea of the variety of AT tools that are available for the desktop. For more information, you can contact me or follow the weblinks below.

Text-to-Speech

Read&Write
Kurzweil 3000
Read:OutLoud
Speechify
NaturalReader
Ghotit Real Writer & Reader
OneNote / Word (Immersive Reader)
ClaroRead

Dictation

Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Dragon for Mac
WordQ+SpeakQ

Word Prediction

Co:Writer
WordQ
Wrise

Graphic Organizers

Inspiration
Kidspiration
Draft:Builder

Literacy / Study Skills

Read&Write
Kurzweil 3000
ClaroRead
Clicker 7
iFlash
Ginger
Ghotit Real Writer & Reader
Wrise