Assistive Technology DeviceReadingPen2

Presented by Julie Noel

ReadingPen2

• Manufactured by Wizcom Technology

• Portable Scanning Translator

Purpose

• Translate text to speech

• Scan full line of text or individuals words

Targeted Population

• Individuals with reading disabilities

• Students where English is their second language

How it Enhances Learning

• Verbalizes written text

• Provides definitions for words, phrases and idioms.

• Provides synonyms, word spelling, and division of syllables

Cost

• Wizcomtech.com = $229.95

• Amazon.com = $166.19

ReadingPen2

• Reads text aloud

• Lightweight and portable

• Allows students with special needs to have the same opportunities for learning as those who do not have special needs.