Scan & Read Software

Scan & Read Software

Scan and read systems are a great option for students with visual impairments and/or learning disabilities.  I have not had any personal experience with this particular AT but after reading and researching, it is something that I hope to use in my classroom. 

I learned that there are 2 types of scan/read systems. One is specifically geared towards people who are visually impaired or blind.  The other is aimed at students with learning disabilities.  

Scan and read systems combine the use of a scanner, character recognition software, and speech output to read aloud printed text. It combines this with a visually-enhanced display on either a computer monitor or SmartBoard. 

One of the best scan and read system is the Kurzweil 3000. 
Here is a great example of it in use in a middle school setting.

Kurzweil 3000