CapturaTalk - Introduction

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CapturaTalk for Android™ is the new Assistive Technology solution from Iansyst. CapturaTalk makes text content accessible and provides literacy support to improve reading and writing skills on Android mobile phones and tablet devices.

We are installing the application on our Android at the moment and we are really looking forward to testing out some of the features... especially the OCR feature, allowing you to take a picture of a page and convert it to digital text.

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Having Assistive Technology in your back pocket you can take ownership of your communications, being able to tailor the technology to your specific needs. This app can assist with writing, reading and more.

Watch this space for video updates coming soon.

Update 1: The OCR scan to text really works!
This is an amazing tool for me and for others it can even translate to different languages, just by taking a picture.

MyDocStore is an innovative concept addressing the missing link in creating and transferring accessible files between platforms. MyDocStore aims to make it quick and easy to transfer files between devices whilst simultaneously converting them into the user's preferred format - whether text, audio or a combination of both. This service will not only benefit learners who experience difficulties with reading due to a disability such as dyslexia, visual impairment or a physical disability, but also those who want to read documents and content when on the move.

MyDocStore iphone app downloading a new file

I've learnt why getting accessible documents onto portable devices can give so much freedom to those with visual impairments.

What is Dropbox?

*Video Updated*

Check out this brief introduction to the benefits of using DropBox at college, work and home and on various platforms such as Android, iPhone and PC.

Assistant App

Assistant App is a great new app powered by the Nuance voice technology used for Dragon and other applications. It allows you to organise your time by way of a calendar with all dates and events now added by voice recording. As a dyslexic it allows me to take ownership in planning my time but also means that others can set me reminders. Hearing a voice relay the information to me is a great help. Assistant App

Visual Stress

For many year's I thought that my reading ability, concentration and memory all related to my dyslexia. Many years later I discovered that visual stress caused by Irlen syndrome was creating many additional issues, I began using tinted glasses and overlays and found that much of my visual stress was relieved. Here are a few tips on relieving visual stress. David Hillel Burns has been a practising optometrist in North London for nearly three decades, working in his own practice in Tottenham, in North Middlesex and Whittington Hospitals, and as of 2011, he is now based in East Finchley, with a new practice featuring state-of-the-art equipment - which means that he can offer you a far better and more accurate diagnosis than many of the leading optician chains! David provides advanced services, including Irlen syndrome tests. http://www.davidhillel.co.uk/ Cerium Visual Technologies Beneficial reports...

Cloud storage: Dropbox & SkyDrive

Take a look at this introduction to Dropbox. We thought we should share this again as we begin the second semester of the academic year, it is more important than ever to keep our files organised and in one place. Using Dropbox and handy applications like DropVox that go hand-in-hand will help you to keep on top of everything during the next few months. What Is Dropbox? from Sandra Fox on Vimeo . If you're looking for an alternative to DropBox, you may be interested in SkyDrive, take a look at the video below for more info on the SkyDrive features... SkyDrive http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/skydrive/download

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