Read&Write (v8.1) GOLD 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 Read&Write GOLD works seamlessly within Windows applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Read&Write (v8.1) GOLD will also read PDF documents!


Read & Write Gold features:

Speech - Read & Write (v8.1) GOLD color highlights and reads the words, sentences or paragraphs in your document providing audio-visual reinforcement and helping to develop recognition of new words and vocabulary. The RealSpeak® voice is now provided as standard and provides the most human-sounding voice available today.

Spelling - Read & Write GOLD incorporates a fast advanced spellchecker specifically designed to solve the most complex of phonetic errors. The spellchecker can be customized to suit individual needs and provides audible definitions of alternative suggestions to help you choose the correct one.

Homophone Support - Read & Write GOLD will identify and provide audible definitions for like sounding words to improve the accuracy of your work.

Scanning - Scan any text document into MS Word or any other major word processor enabling on screen editing and text reading. Scanned material will be incorporated into a familiar mainstream environment, allowing the document to be made easily available to other Users. This is key to inclusive education and integration.

Speech Input - speak into your computer and have what you say converted to text on the screen. Help is provided to assist you to train the software to recognize your voice.

Word Prediction - This feature will aid in sentence construction by suggesting and predicting words. Word predictor will learn as correct text is typed, dramatically aiding the development of literacy and increasing accuracy. With context and phonetic based word prediction.

Dictionary - 180,000-word talking dictionary and dictionary will benefit you by helping to increase your literacy and creative writing skills.

Speech Maker - converts selected text into speech, which can be saved as an audio file (.wav, MP3, .wma) capable of being played on any suitable device.

Fact Folder - This desk research tool allows you to capture text from any application, classify it, attach pictures and bibliography information and record its source. This information can be converted to a slide show and document to help studying and revision.

Fact Finder - this web search tool searches the web to find relevant information associated with your research topic. Search engines in 6 different categories are provided for you to choose from.

Simple and Scientific Calculator - On screen calculator provides all the main functions of a simple or scientific calculator with audible feedback and audit trail.

Word Wizard - Word wizard assists in developing creative sentences by offering solutions for vocabulary. When you are searching for the word you want to use Word Wizard takes you though a simple step-by-step process till you find the word you are looking for.

Pronunciation Tutor - The Pronunciation Tutor will break words into syllables allowing easy recognition and pronunciation. Includes a moving mouth, to aid the development of more accurate speech.

Teachers Toolkit - enables educators to specify which Read & Write GOLD features a particular student has access to and see student spelling logs and activity logs.

Children Friendly: Optional animated characters make using your computer an easier and more fun experience. Characters use speech balloon to highlight each word as they are read out loud.

System Requirements:
Windows
Pentium III 800MHz Processor
Windows 2000 SP4 or above (Vista Compatible)
256 MB RAM (512MB minimum on Windows Vista)
600 MB Free Disk Space
Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
CD ROM drive for install
Sound Card and Speakers
Microphone (For Speech Input)
Recommended Scanners

The Read&Write GOLD software will work with most flat-bed scanners; however we do recommend those with a USB connection for faster speed and processing. We also support certain types of high speed scanners, including Fujitsu and Lexmark.