Speechify is a mobile and desktop app that can read any text read aloud using a computer generated voice. It uses
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Dyslexia and Assistive technology
Author: Aoife (Information Team | Dyslexia Association of Ireland) Assistive technology refers to devices or software/apps which are specifically helpful for people,
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Author: NCSE Advisors and Therapy team members The Benefits of Using Tablets and Apps A tablet device (iPad or Android)
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Catherine Conway – Occupational Therapist, OTAssist Virtual Reality (VR) has been an evolving technology for many years. When I began
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Me Books is a free app available in the App Store for iPad users. This app is useful for children
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I use a product called HouseMate. This enables me to control all features in my apartment such as curtains, lights,
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Enable Ireland’s National Assistive Technology Service has gathered together information on a range of accessible toys. It includes a variety
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