Articles: Technology

Articles relating to how technology can help with dyslexia and other difficulties including information on integrating technology into the curriculum, resource centres, the workplace and other environments.

Switches for disabled people

Published: 05 Feb 2010

For people with moderate to severe disabilities using a switch to control assistive devices and computers can provide the user with a degree of independence.

Visual Impairment Awareness & Assistive Technology

Published: 08 Jun 2009

During March and April 2009 I delivered 6 training sessions on visual impairment awareness training to iansyst staff.

11 steps to self help in writing and reading

Published: 07 Mar 2006

An adult dyslexic person will find that the following eleven steps should help to make it easier to read and write more fluently.

Alternative Formats

Published: 10 May 2010

This is a starting page for our resource on alternative accessible formats for people with dyslexia, visual impairments and other reading difficulties.

Creating Accessible Formats

Published: 31 Oct 2006

Providing text in an accessible, electronic format can be the answer for many people with dyslexia or other reading impairments. So what tools are available for creating accessible formats and what are the difficulties in doing so?

Dyslexia Friendly Libraries

Published: 18 Jul 2006

With between 4% and 10% of the population affected by dyslexia, it is important for libraries to take into account how they can help people with dyslexia and what additional services your library can provide. In this article we discuss some of the difficulties faced by people with dyslexia and look at the technological tools available to assist dyslexic users.

Electronic Gadgets to help with dyslexia

Published: 03 May 2007

Apart from full computers there are a number of smaller, portable devices which can also help dyslexic people.

How can technology help with phonics?

Published: 09 Oct 2006

The Rose report underlines the importance of synthetic phonics in teaching literacy. Here, in summary, are some suggestions as to how technology can help with phonics and the National Literacy Strategy. You can purchase products referred to in this article from our website dyslexic.com.

IT Help for Employers and the Workplace

Published: 19 Oct 2005

Dyslexia is likely to be one of the most common disabilities affecting your employees. According to the British Dyslexia Association, around 10% of people are dyslexic with about 4% (one in twenty-five) severely affected. How can you, as an employer, help them?

Mobile technology to help the dyslexic learner

Published: 31 Oct 2008

Making the most of time spent travelling to and from destinations

Software and Technology Ideas for Parents and Home Users

Published: 18 Oct 2005

If you are looking for a software or hardware package to support your dyslexic child at home you may find some of the following suggestions helpful.

Software support for students with dyslexia in FE and HE Colleges

Published: 18 Oct 2005

Software across a college not only helps meet the requirements of the DDA and SENDA 2001 but can also provide supportive working environments for all your students and staff.

Speech Recognition, Dyslexia and Disabilities

Published: 20 Nov 2006

"Dictating to your computer is so easy. No typing, no more spelling mistakes, it's the dyslexic person's dream."

Technology Overview

Published: 05 Oct 2005

A round-up of the most popular assistive technology, software and hardware for children and adults with dyslexia.

Visual Stress and Dyslexia

Published: 07 Jun 2005

If you suffer from reading difficulties, you may first want to investigate whether or not you have a visual stress problem. Many children and adults with reading difficulties can benefit from a number of aids designed to help individuals who suffer from visual stress.

Crossover Technology for Deaf Learners

Published: 11 Jul 2006

Numerous software packages have been designed for and used successfully by dyslexic students to overcome their literacy difficulties. However this is not the case in the hearing impaired community where little software development has taken place. Here we are going to look at software and technology used by dyslexic learners which can also be used to support and teach deaf learners.