Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007 Handheld Language & Literacy Assistance Friday, March 2 nd 2007 – 2 PM Presented by: Rebekah Staley
Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007 Overview Featured Products: Speaking Language Master Special Edition Talking Spanish-English Language Professor How our products address accessibility issues Why Franklin? Questions & Answers
Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007 Speaking Language Master Special Edition Features: Phonetic spell correction nolij = knowledge jiraf = giraffe User word list Confusables® function To, two, too Word games
Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007 Accessibility Features: Full keyboard echo Can be used as an augmentative speech device Locator dots Adjustable contrast, type size and voice speed Speaking Language Master Special Edition
Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007 Talking Spanish-English Language Professor Features: Phonetic spell correction Speech function Full dictionaries in Spanish & English User word list Confusables® Word games
Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007 Franklin products meet the standards for accessible digital media All actions completed from keyboard Accessible to blind & deaf users Allow users to customize timing of events: -Adjustable voice speed (Special Edition only) -Adjustable auto shut-off Simple, high-contrast screens
Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007 Why Franklin products? “These dictionaries are sort of personal, because no one knows whether a student cannot spell a word…It takes [the students] less time to use the Franklin [dictionary] than it does to use a hardcover dictionary.” Edna Cook, Speech/Language Pathologist & Language Arts Instructor Simple, intuitive use Tolerance for error Low physical effort Allow privacy Content for all grade levels Many available languages
Into the Future with Portable AT March 2, 2007 Questions & Answers If you cannot stay for the Q&A time, or have any additional questions, please contact: Rebekah Staley Education Marketing Assistant Franklin Learning Resources (609) x4324 (609) fax