Computer programs to teach skills and alleviate specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
Many of the communication aids organisations also provide software for disability and/or education. In addition, these are some suppliers;
Adapt-IT, tel: 0845 644 1712, www.adapt-it.org.uk. Website also includes some free downloads.
Dolphin Computer Access, tel: 01905 754 577, www.yourdolphin.com (software for a variety of access problems)
Hands Free Computing, tel: 01444 880880, www.hands-free.co.uk (speech recognition systems)
Inclusive Technology, tel: 01457 819790, www.inclusive.co.uk/index.shtml
Keytools Ltd., tel: 023 8029 4500, www.keytools.co.uk/software (including software for visual impairment)
REM Software, tel: 01458 254700, www.r-e-m.co.uk/ (educational software, including SEN)
Sight & Sound Technology, tel: 0845 634 7979, www.sightandsound.co.uk (for blind or visually impaired)
Texthelp Systems, tel: 028 9442 8105, www.texthelp.com (software to help with reading and writing, and that reads web sites aloud for those with literacy difficulties)
Widgit Software, tel: 01223 425558, www.widgit.com (symbols, and resources for symbol readers)
Use Of Computer Technology In Special Education And Rehabilitation. www.closingthegap.com
Special Education Resources On The Internet (SERI). www.seriweb.com
Ability Magazine carries articles on computers for disability, including software. www.abilitymagazine.org.uk carries some articles, otherwise on subscription, 4 copies per year, tel: 01444 831226.
Tallal P. et al. Language learning impairment: integrating research and remediation.
Scandinavian Journal of Psychology 1998 Sep;39(3):197-9. (Research showing that speech and language training through structured computer ‘games’ helped children with comprehension and speed of response. Paula Tallal developed the software ‘Fastforward’, available to therapists.)
