Hi

Maybe I can help.  I have a LD myself; I have used all the software
applications you have mentioned.  Out of all of them K3000 is the best, that
is what I feel.  The found the voices very disturbing, but that can be
changed by purchasing AT&T voices. By installing TextAloud, and then
purchasing extra AT&T voices, this will allow one to listen to better
voices.  Sorry for any spelling errors, my LD is kicking in. I hope this
helps you out. Here is the link for TextAloud and the AT&T voices
http://www.textaloud.com/
You can even try out a demo of the voice on this website.


Later,

Chris Armstrong


>From: Debbie Barton <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: "* EASI: Equal Access to Software & Information"
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>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Help with LD clients.
>Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 15:21:32 -0800
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>Our college has been using Kurzweil 3000 for the last few years and have
>started using ReadPlease as well.  We were looking into other programs such
>as WYNN and Read & Write form TextHelp, but wondered if anyone out there
>could tell me how those two compare to K3000.  The only complaint I've
>received from students using Kurzweil is that they don't like most of the
>voices.     Any input would be appreciated.
>Thank you.
>Debbie Barton [log in to unmask]
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Donna Hallal [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 3:57 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Help with LD clients.
>
>
>Hi Terry,
>I would also add the portable Franklin dictionaries and spell checks, etc:
>http://franklin.com/ <http://franklin.com/>
>They have a wide assortment  of handheld devices that students find
>extremely beneficial, such as the Speaking Language Master.
>I also find that we don't use the built-in features of Microsoft Word
>enough
>(e.g. thesaurus, spell check, etc).
>Donna
>
>
>   _____
>
>From: * EASI: Equal Access to Software & Information
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ter;ry Martin
>Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 1:57 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Help with LD clients.
>
>Greetings All:
>
>What seems to be the hot products out there to help LD students improve
>there writing and spelling besides K3000, WYNN, and Naturally Speaking?
>I'm
>working with mostly HS/college students.  There are a few older people as
>well.  I'm looking for products in all price ranges and of course, ease of
>use.
>
>Thank you.
>
>Terry Martin
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