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Kurzweil 3000 and 1000
Kurzweil Education produces screen reader software for individuals, schools, and businesses. Their software provides text-to-speech output that can help those with reading disabilities and those who are blind or visually impaired.
Kurzweil
3000 is focused on reading disabilities with features like phrase and word tracking on the screen, word definitions, and note-taking features.
Kurzweil 1000 is geared toward the blind or visually impaired with features like integration into many applications and reads aloud scanned text.
- Kurzweil EducationThis text-to-speech software can help those with ADHD with word recognition and comprehension. Kurzweil offers various versions for individuals, schools, and institutions.
Helpful Tools
- Kurzweil (for Windows and Mac) Frequently Asked QuestionsKurzweil 3000 Frequently Asked Questions from the Assistive Technologists at Carleton College in Northfield, MN.
- Kurzweil Video LibraryLearn more about Kurzweil and its potential with the videos on their video library page.