[Athen] Google Docs tools for student with Dyslexia

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That’s good info Shelley. Thank you!

Wink Harner
Assistive Technology Consulting and Training
Alternative Text Production
Portland OR.

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On Fri, May 17, 2024 at 8:20 PM shelleyhaven techpotential.net via
athen-list <athen-list at u.washington.edu> wrote:


> Hi, Karen!

>

> Since dyslexia is a language-based learning disability comprising a range

> of functional limitations, students may need tools beyond just

> text-to-speech.  In addition to reading difficulties like decoding and

> fluency, it can impact reading comprehension, spelling, other aspects of

> writing (like word retrieval and editing), taking notes, math, and more.

> Each of these functional limitations might call for different tool features.

>

> Since you’re asking about tools a dyslexic student might use with Google

> Docs, I suggest you start with Chrome & Edge extensions that help with

> reading and writing.  Take a look at the AT Toolbox page on my website (

> http://www.techpotential.net/attoolbox) and consider the Chrome-based

> tools under the sections:

>

>    - Simple text-to-speech (TTS)

>    - Read, Write, and Study Software Suites

>    - Assorted Reading Supports

>    - Assorted Writing Supports

>    - Math & Science Notation

>

>

> Please note that two of the most capable suites of literacy tools for

> students with dyslexia – Texthelp’s Read&Write, and Don Johnston’s

> Snap&Read and Co:Writer – are undergoing a huge transition this summer as

> the two companies near completion of their two-year-long effort to merge

> their products and capabilities:

> https://academy.texthelp.com/lp/read-write-changes/

>

> https://learningtools.donjohnston.com/2024/04/cowriter-and-or-snapread-customer-faq/

>

> The Texthelp Academy (https://academy.texthelp.com) is the best place to

> quickly explore everything these tools can do (look for the Feature Tour

> under each product).

>

> As for providing access to Microsoft 365 alongside Google Docs, et al, I

> have had a few students who needed access to both (obviously, there needs

> to be a justification, usually based on particular necessary features).  If

> the student is using Chrome or Edge as their main browser in order to

> leverage those Chrome extensions, they can simply sign into a Microsoft

> account that gives them access to Word, OneNote, and a few other MS tools

> for free:

> https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/free-productivity-apps

>

> Hope this helps!

>

> - Shelley

>

> _____________________________

> Shelley Haven  ATP, RET

> Assistive Technology Consultant

> www.TechPotential.net

>

>

>

> On TuesdayMay 14, at 3:37 AM, Karen McCall via athen-list <

> athen-list at u.washington.edu> wrote:

>

> Morning!

>

> This is an area I’m not as well versed as I should be. I focus on

> Microsoft applications. I only know of Text-to-Speech tools available for

> Google Docs. Are there any other tools that a student with Dyslexia can use

> in Google Docs?

>

> Microsoft has the immersive reader tools and now they’ve introduced

> Reading Coach:

> https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/introducing-reading-coach-your-ai-powered-reading-fluency-coach

>

> Also, are there academic institutions that use Google Docs that can

> provide access to Microsoft 365 as part of an IEP or accommodation?

>

> Thanks for your help!

>

> Cheers, Karen

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