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Voice Recognition and Learning
ClaroRead, from EnableMart, enables users to integrate with Dragon Naturally Speaking to create a powerful tool for reading, proofreading and composing emails, papers or homework assignments. People with dyslexia benefit from the features like advanced spell checking, homophone support, word prediction, and audio feedback. When used with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, ClaroRead becomes learning software that can be voice controlled for easier access.

Word Prediction Software
Premier Predictor Pro, from Premier Assistive Technology, is a word predictor program that integrates with all of the programs on a user’s computer and websites. The program scans documents on the hard drive and builds a customized prediction list of words. The tool also allows for easy dictionary look up and a text-to-speech function that says the word to make sure that it was the intended word for the user. This technology eliminates keystrokes and also assists with cognitive disabilities, such as dyslexia.

Assistive Technology Comparison Shopping
Empower Technologies teams with Microsoft to offer Assistive Technology products through comparison shopping sites including MSN Shopping and Windows Live Shopping. With the increasing need and demand for AT products, Microsoft partnered with Empower’s shopping comparison solution to offer consumers side-by-side comparison shopping.
MSN Shopping AT Comparison

Windows Live Shopping AT Comparison