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Learning Impairments and Technological Solutions
To accommodate persons with limited learning disabilities, Donka uses a variety of
assistive technology, both software and hardware for a user to access a
computer with independence. They include programs to assist in reading,
writing, spelling, and editing information.
Word Predition Software: Aurora 3.0 for Windows. Aurora helps people with
speech, language, learning or physical disabilities succeed in the classroom, at work, and
at home. It works with most software applicatons and provides workd prediction with
a 100,000 word vocabulary, grammatical rules, customizable spell checking, spelling
auto corretion, phonetic spelling, speech output on any sound card, spoken feedback while
you type, the ability to read buttons and menus on the screen, keyboard and mouse
controls, and more. Donka uses Aurora to assist persons with
difficuluties in reading, spelling, and who require assistance in word
recognition and definition of words. For information on this product contact
Aurora Systems, Inc. at www.aurora-systems.com
Optical Charactar Recognition (OCR) Scanner Software: WYNN. WYNN is the
software solution for students with reading and writing difficulties. The easy-to-learn
interface provides instant success with study strategies tool bar and an innovative Web focus.
For information on this product contact Freedom Scientific Inc., at www.freedomscientific.com
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