ClaroRead

ClaroRead is a highly effective, multi-sensory software solution for supporting reading and writing. Designed with maximum and simplicity and flexibility for users of all ages and abilities, ClaroRead aids concentration and increases confidence.

ClaroRead is a complete support package for those with dyslexia, learning difficulties, or anyone who struggles with reading and writing.

ClaroRead is available for PCs and Macs in a number of versions.

ClaroRead is the ideal literacy support too for Mac and PC users. This software can speak practically any on-screen text out loud, and is perfectly integrated with Microsoft Word. With ClaroRead Plus and Pro (available for PC only), scanned books and documents are also read back with complete clarity.

A wide range of visual tools are include to colour, highlight, and focus on text as it is spoken by the computer. ClaroRead improves written accuracy with an enhanced spell check, homophone check, thesaurus and speaking dictionary. Words can also be spoken back as they are typed.

ClaroRead is easily customised to suit individual needs – making it the ideal companion for learning and working.

ClaroRead is the perfect editing, research and proofreading tool for schools, universities and workplaces. Words can be spoken back as they are typed, ensuring accuracy of papers, presentations, tests and notes.

ClaroRead makes a wealth of material accessible, regardless of the format. PDF files can be unlocked and edited. Textbooks, photocopies, and paper handouts can be scanned and easily converted into Microsoft Word and PDF documents.

For students with a learning disability, the ScreenRuler function takes the stress out of reading. The combined ruler and colour overlay horizontal bar focuses on the eye, while tracking words as they progress on-screen. Text is spoken out loud, increasing independence.

Features of ClaroRead

• Speak Any Text: Simply highlight a section of text, press Play, and ClaroRead will speak any text out loud and in a clear, human sounding voice.
• Fully integrated with Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, including visual highlighting and ability to change layout and colour
• Improves word selection by automatically highlighting homophones
• Reading and colour support tools with the ScreenRuler
• Built-in writing support
• Font and formatting changes can be made with just one click
• Multi-sensory Learning: Convert any text to audio or video files that can then be played back on any iPod, smart phone, or portable music player. Perfect for learning and revising on the go. Use the files to build your own audio or video archive on the computer. Users can send selected text to audio files to iTunes.
• Simple toolbar designed with clear graphic icons for east of recognition. Amend, edit, save and listen easily and quickly with just a single click of the mouse.
• Integration with Dragon Dictation Software
• Research and capture information and store them in project files with ClaroCapture
• PDF highlighting
• Most versions come with eight high-quality text to speech voices that can read anything clearly and accurately
• Word checking

Click here to visit the Claro Software website for more information on ClaroRead and tutorial videos.

For further information or to purchase ClaroRead for PC or ClaroRead for Mac, please contact your local Quantum office or email us at info@quantumrlv.com.au.