Hello,
I'm working with an adult who is using EZ keys with single switch access.
Their literacy levels are very low, largely due to missing out on schooling
rather than having a learning disability. I believe that reading and writing
skills are below that of the average ten year old but verbal understanding
of language is fine.
Bearing in mind that EZ keys is being used for typing and mouse control, can
anyone recommend software to assist with literacy. Programs which are not
too reliant on mouse movement and clicking are likely to be easier to use.
Entry mainly by keystrokes (via EZ keys) would be preferred. The person I'm
working with also has severely dysarthric speech so reading aloud combined
with voice recognition won't work. If the software is oriented towards the
younger person it's likely that they'd find it too patronising. They're at
home on their own for a few hours at a time, so once the carer has set up
the computer they'd be using it independently. As well as assisting with
literacy I'm looking at such software as being useful in providing practice
in the use of EZ keys so that computer access in general is improved.
The person I'm working with has considered local courses but has yet to find
anything suitable.
Thanks,
Marcus.
Marcus Friday
Barnsley District General Hospital
Medical Physics Department
Gawber Road
Barnsley
S75 2EP
Tel: 01226 730000 x2159
Fax: 01226 208159
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