ReadABLE Technologies

Bogearraí Léitheoireacht Cúnta- Le fáil anois i Leabharlanna Thiobraid Árann

03/03/2011

 

Above: Cllr. Marie Murphy launching READABLE Technologies in Clonmel Library on the 8th  March.

Tipperary Libraries have launched new assistive reading technologies which are now available free of charge in libraries  around  the County. ReadABLE was officially launched in Thurles, Nenagh and Clonmel libraries by Cllr Marie Murphy, Chairperson of County Tipperary Joint Libraries Committee and Cllr John McGrath, Vice-Chairperson.

This software will make reading more accessible for everyone. The software is designed to help people with reading, learning or sight difficulties to enjoy books and reading and it will also make access to the Internet and the PC much easier. The same resources can also be used to help with foreign language learning, personal study and research.

The range of software available includes: JAWS screen reader, MAGIC screen magnifier, Kurzweill 1000 and Kurzweil 3000, which is particularly helpful for people with dyslexia. We are proud to introduce a new package to this list – Read & Write Gold. This is a literacy support tool designed to aid users of all ages who require extra assistance when reading or composing text. Online tutorials are available at your library.

A range of assistive reading software has been installed in Borrisokane, Cahir, Clonmel, Cashel, Templemore, Nenagh, Roscrea, Tipperary Town, Thurles and Carrick on Suir libraries, to help members with reading, learning and sight difficulties to enjoy books, text and the PC/internet. The same resources can also be used to help with Foreign Language Learning, Study and Research and Struggling Readers. The range of software available can vary, so contact your branch for details or click here:

Read&Write 9 GOLD is a literacy support tool designed to assist Users of all ages who require extra assistance when reading or composing text. The software provides continuity by supporting users throughout education from primary through to tertiary level and into the workplace.Online tutorials available at your library.

Main Functions:

• Document Preparation
• Screen Magnifier
• Writing Features ( PDF)
• Internet
• Better Speech quality
• Scanning
• Word Highlighting
• Read Aloud
• Word prediction

Who could benefit from using it:

• People requiring Reading /Learning/Literacy/ Numeracy assistance
• People with Visually Impairment or who are blind
• Students of all ages and levels for Study and Research
• Older People

 

I am blind but need to use Word and the Internet, what does my library offer?

For blind people with a good  knowledge of a PC and Keyboard, Freedom Scientific JAWS (Job Access With Speech) for Windows 5.0: Jaws for Windows (JAWS) 5.0, is a screen reader of great benefit to a blind person who wishes to access many windows applications. The latest version includes Internet Explorer 5.0 and 6.0 on the CD-Rom. Because this product can take some time to master, Tipperary Libraries recommends that if you want to use this software at one of our libraries that you have either used it before or bring along someone who has until you are comfortable with it.

 

I am blind but love books, is there software that that can help me with my love of reading? For people who are visually impaired or blind, Kurzweil 1000  can help access virtually any printed or electronic publication by making text audible. It has the ability to convert average size text to Large Print and to read this text aloud to the user.  If the user wishes, this product provides tools for searching, indexing, outlining, annotating, embossing and creating documents or audio files (e.g. MP3) for e-mail, fax or printing. Kurzweil 1000 also enables online access to books, magazines, encyclopaedias and educational tools that promote more active reading by users. Tipperary Libraries recommends that if you want to use this software at one of our libraries that you have either used it before or bring along someone who has until you are comfortable with it as staff cannot always be available to assist you.

My teenage son has learning difficulties and finds it difficult to enjoy reading regular text, is there anything that can help him enjoy reading and learning?

Kurzweil 3000: is widely recognized as the most comprehensive and integrated solution for addressing language and literacy difficulties. The Software can highlight text, follow it, make text larger, make text audible and it also has a built- in encyclopedia to encourage active learning.

Kurzweil 1000

Kurzweil 3000 - video

Kurzweil 3000 - Solutions for Struggling Readers

Main Functions:

• Document Preparation
• Internet
• Better Speech quality
• Scanning
• Word Highlighting
• Read Aloud
• Word prediction
• Greater capacity for creating audio books/mp3
• Language Learning

Who could benefit from using it:

• People requiring Reading /Learning/Literacy/ Numeracy assistance
• People with Visually Impairment or who are blind
• Students of all ages and levels
• Older People
• Making Non-fiction and Local Studies Material more accessible
• Language Learning
• Magnifier

 

I find it difficult reading the text on a PC screen and find the pointer/ cursor impossible to locate?

ZoomText Magnifier, Version 8.1 can simply help people who find the text on an average computer screen too small or who find it difficult to find the cursor or pointer on screen, by enlarge all or part of  the screen and highlighting the pointer and cursor.

 

Talking Books

Additionally, please enquiry about our range of Audio and Large print books. Audio Books are available on CD and MP3 format.

Please contact your local library for more details

Who could benefit from these:

• People with Visually Impairment or who are Blind
• People with Literacy difficulties
• People with reading difficulties such as dyslexia
• People with mobility issues in their hands that find holding a book difficult.

 

Large Print Books

Tipperary Libraries has a great selection of large print books. If you are visually impaired or have other reading difficulties such as dyslexia but love books, try Large Print.

 

 

 

 

Quick Reads

These exciting, dramatic and funny stories are ideal for adults who've stopped reading or find reading tough, and for regular readers who want a short, fast read. Quick Reads have helped hundreds of thousands of people to pick up books and enjoy reading again.

Who would like these:

• People with Literacy difficulties
• Reading/ learning difficulties
• Reluctant Readers
• Lapsed Readers

 

Other Books and Resources

Tipperary Libraries' branches and Schools department ( Thurles) have a wide range of books and reading series that can assist children, teenagers and adults to enjoy reading and learning.

For Adults, Barrington Stoke and Livewires will be of great interest to people with dyslexia or who require a book relevant to their age but with vocabulary that reflects their reading age as well.  These books can help narrow the gap between Interest Age and Read Age.

For Children and Young Teens there is an even broader range available, see our Resource Page for details. These resources are available to schools, teachers, parents and individual members. Please enquire at your local library or schools department.

Contact your local library for information on the above Software and Large Print and Talking Books available for borrowing.

MAKING ACCESS HAPPEN - ( Word document)

Relevant links:

• Read more about these technologies at The National Council for the Blind of Ireland website.Also, you can search The National Council for the Blind of Ireland - Library for talking books, Braille and embossed communications. This is a postal service, so people from all over Ireland can avail of this service.
• Dyslexia Ireland
• Barrington Stoke
• National Adult Literacy Agency ( NALA)
• South Tipperary VEC
• North Tipperary VEC
• Special Education Support Service

 

last updated on: Friday, 03-Feb-12 19:20:11 GMT

19/08/2007

Tá raon leathan bhogearraí don léitheoireacht cúnta curtha ar fáil sna leabharlanna i gCluain Meala, i gCaiseal, sa Teampall Mór, san Aonach, i Ros Cré, i nDurlas agus i gCarraig na Siúire.

Tá sé deacar dom an téacs a léamh ar scáileán ríomhaire agus dodhéanta dom an cursóir a aimsiú?

Is féidir le ZoomText Magnifier, Leagan 8.1 cabhrú leo siúd fhaigheann an téacs ar riomhaire róbheag nó nach bhfuil ábalta an cursóir a aimsiú, tríd an scaileán, nó cuid de, a dhéanamh níos mó agus an cursóir a aibhsiú.

Táim dall ach is breá liom leabhair, an bhfuil bogearraí ann chun cabhrú le mo dhúil sa léitheoireacht?

Dóibh siúd le lagamharc nó atá dall, is feidir le Kurzweil 1000 cabhrú aon fhoilsiúchán priontáilte nó leictreonach a dhéanamh inchloiste. Tá sé in ann gnáthtéacs a dhéanamh níos mó agus a léamh amach don úsáideoir. Má’s mian leis an úsáideoir, tá uirlisí san earra seo le haghaidh cuardú, innéacsú, imlíniú, anótáil, cabhradh, agus cáipéisí nó closchódanna (mar shampla MP3) a dhéanamh do ríomhphost, faics nó priontáil. Le Kurzweil 1000 tá rochtaineacht do leabhair, irisí, ciclipéidí agus uirlisí oideachais a chothaíonn léamh níos gníomhaí ina úsádeoirí. Molann Leabharlanna Thiobraid Árann go mbíonn taithí agat ar an uirils seo, nó go dtagann tú le duine le taithí acu go dtí g n-éiríonn tú compordach leis mar ní bheidh duine den fhoireann i gcónaí ábalta cabhrú leat.

Táim dall ach is gá dom Word agus an idirlíon a úsáid don choláiste, cad atá le fáil sa leabharlann?

Dóibh siúd atá dall agus le taithí maith ar riomhairí agus méarchláir, is léitheoir scáileáin é Freedom Scientific JAWS (Rochtaineacht Jab le Guth) do Windows 5.0 a thugadh cabhair iontach do dhuine dall a úsáideann iomaí feidhm Windows. Sa leagan is déanaí tá Internet Explorer 5.0 agus 6.0 ar an CD-Rom. Toisc go mbíonn an earra seo deacair dul i dtaithí air, molann Leabharlanna Thiobraid Árann go mbíonn taithí agat ar an uirils seo, nó go dtagann tú le duine le taithí acu go dtí g n-éiríonn tú compordach leis.

Tá mo dhéagóir de mhac disléicseach agus ta sé deacair air gnáthtéacs a léamh, an bhfuil aon rud ann le le cabhrú leis taitneamh a bhaint as léamh agus foghlaim?

Aithnítear Kurzweil 3000 mar an réiteach is cuimsithí le haghaidh fadhbanna teanga agus litearthachta.  Is féidir leis an earra téacs a aibhsiú, a leanúint, a dhéanamh níos mó, a dhéanamh inchloiste agus tá ciclipéid inmheánach aige le foghlaim gníomhach a chothú.

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