Supported Reading Software
 ReadPlease 2003 reads any text you see on your screen. It is an all-purpose text-to-speech software—available in free and plus versions. http://www.readplease.com/ [1] Free/$59.95
 Mozilla Firefox with Speak It is a stripped down, streamlined re-build of Mozilla offering tabbed browsing, pop-up blocking, and significantly increased security over and above Internet Explorer. Firefox is customizable and extensible, and, by adding themes and extensions, can be configured for each user. The Speak It extension provides text-to-speech support on all web pages. www.mozilla.org/products/firefox [2]; https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3552 [3] Free
 The E-Text Reader 6.2 is designed to be a reading tool. You can use it for opening up and reading existing documents in your computer or you can cut and paste from any program on your computer. You can even insert pictures into the text. It is an easy-to-use reader that gives you the ability to change voices, read at any speed, and even make notes in the document you are reading. http://www.readingmadeeasy.ca/products/EtextReader.html [4] [5] $79.95
 The Universal Reader 5.0 is a very easy-to-use utility that reads to you. The best part is that it works with virtually any application. Use it to read email, Word documents, even web pages. Just select what you want it to read and then click on the floating toolbar and it starts to read. It takes about two minutes to install and even less time to learn how to use. http://www.readingmadeeasy.ca/products/UniversalReader.html [6] $49.95
 ReadingBar2 Internet Explorer Add-in reads any web page aloud to you, highlights words in Internet Explorer, creates -.mp3 or -.wav files from web pages, generates text-only versions of any web page, magnifies information (pages, text, pictures, and scrollbars), and translates web pages into four languages. It also has a dictionary function, an 'add your own pronunciation' function, a Reading Window (just like ReadPlease Plus 2003), and text-to-speech support with several voice options (including Mike, Mary, and Sam). It is for Microsoft Windows only and is AT&T Natural Voices-compatible. http://www.readplease.com/english/readingbar.php [7] $79.95
 Read&Write (v8.1) GOLD is a "one stop solution" for reading and writing needs, with comprehensive literacy support and a unique set of features for users with literacy or learning difficulties. It allows users to work in a truly inclusive environment using standard Windows applications. This mainstream compatibility means there is no need to learn a whole new way of creating and editing text, as the program works seamlessly within Windows applications like Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer. http://www.texthelp.com/ [8] $645.00
 PDFAloud merges with the Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader toolbar discreetly and simply, and allows users with literacy difficulties to comprehend information by transferring the text to an audio format. PDFAloud can be purchased online on a per-desktop basis. This online version is able to read any PDF. http://www.texthelp.com/ [8] or $110.00
 Microsoft Reader 2.1.1 (with Text-to-Speech) boasts accessibility features that are bringing e-books to more communities and providing a richer on-screen reading experience with additional TTS and Verbosity functionality. To enable Microsoft Reader to take advantage of existing speech technologies, you must install the new Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech (TTS) Package 1.0 after installing the Reader. This enhances texts with highlighting, bookmarks, notes, and drawings, and you can view your annotations and re-name or erase any of them at any time. Activate Microsoft Reader on your desktop and mobile devices and take your e-reading library wherever you go. You can create your own e-books from Microsoft Word documents using the Read in Microsoft Reader add-in for Microsoft Word 2000 and higher. www.microsoft.com/reader [9] Free
 WYNN is the innovative literacy software tool designed to enhance success for individuals with reading challenges and writing difficulties. WYNN was developed with the help of special educators and individuals with learning difficulties. By using a bi-modal approach—simultaneous highlighting of the text as it is spoken—WYNN transforms printed text into understandable information that benefits readers of all ages. There are two versions of the tool, WYNN Wizard and WYNN Reader. WYNN Wizard, the premier product, includes optical character recognition (OCR), the ability to scan printed pages and convert them into electronic text. Speech synthesis enables this scanned text to be read aloud. Additionally, WYNN Wizard can read word processing documents, -.pdf files, text files, and web pages on the Internet. WYNN Reader includes all features of WYNN Wizard except OCR, or scanning software. Additionally, files that have been previously scanned and saved using WYNN Wizard can be read with WYNN Reader. www.freedomscientific.com/LSG/products/wynn.asp [10] Wizard $995.00; Reader $425.00
 Kurzweil makes three different accessibility products. Kurzweil 1000 is reading software that makes printed or electronic text accessible to people who are blind. It converts a PC and scanner into an advanced reading machine. Kurzweil 3000 for Windows Professional Color provides for the creation and delivery of electronic documents. Documents can be scanned in color or black and white or opened from another application and saved into Kurzweil 3000's proprietary format. Kurzweil 3000 users who only have one copy of the product typically find it best to have Kurzweil 3000 Professional which allows them to create and prepare documents as well as use the powerful reading, writing, and learning tools. Kurzweil 3000 for Windows LearnStation allows users to open previously scanned documents as well as other electronic documents. Kurzweil 3000 LearnStation provides the same powerful reading, writing, and learning tools as the Kurzweil 3000 Professional product. Users who have more than one copy of the product often have a combination of Kurzweil 3000 Professionals and Kurzweil 3000 LearnStations. http://www.kurzweiledu.com/ [11] Kurzweil 1000 $995.00, Kurzweil 3000 Professional $1495.00, Kurzweil 3000 LearnStation $395
 SOLO combines all the proven, industry-standard interventions from Don Johnston Incorporated—Co:Writer, Draft:Builder, and Write:OutLoud—to introduce Read:OutLoud. One completely integrated solution to differentiate instruction and assist in the learning process, SOLO helps teachers present grade-level curriculum to students of differing abilities with guided support for reading comprehension and structured models for writing. With SOLO, teachers have one central location to direct their students' overall reading and writing development across the curriculum—Teacher Central. You can meet the needs of a diverse classroom in SOLO's Teacher Central by creating customized assignments for individual students or groups of students. Set individual student preferences to meet every student's needs and fulfill UDL requirements. http://www.donjohnston.com/ [12] $785.00