Articles written by The Scanning Pens Team
Articles written by
The Scanning Pens Team
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Whether they’ve suspected it for years or it all came a little out of the blue, a dyslexia diagnosis often marks a changing point in people’s lives and the way they see themselves. And from those initial assessment conversations come the building blocks of their support strategy going forward– but it’s still very much the beginning of the path. The next steps are a little more complicated, and it’s a stage where many begin to feel a bit lost.
Books behind bars: how can reading support change lives?
Both hard data and theoretical studies demonstrate a strong correlation between time spent in a correctional facility and low literacy. It makes sense: when literacy is low and there’s a lack of reading and writing confidence...
Literacy accessibility with C-Pen Secure Reader 2
How can a little blue reading pen support the corporate world on its accessibility journey, as well as keep your sensitive data locked up tight?
Supporting dyslexic colleagues to smash their targets
Creating a flexible work environment can also significantly alleviate stress for dyslexic employees. Introducing variable working hours, remote work options, or job-sharing arrangements helps individuals with dyslexia manage their time effectively and work in an environment that suits their needs—and crucially, help them work toward their targets more swiftly and with confidence. People work better when and where they’re comfortable.
Exam season: who benefits from C-Pen Exam Reader 2?
C-Pen Exam Reader 2 is an exam-approved assistive reading tool that uses award-winning text-to-speech technology to break down barriers between readers with reading differences and the words on the page.
Leaders of assistive technology company both awarded an OBE
Over the last 20 years, Jack Churchill – who himself is dyslexic – and Toby Sutton have built an assistive technology powerhouse at the heart of the dyslexia and special needs communities.
C-Pen Exam Reader 2: reading assistance students can count on
C-Pen Exam Reader 2 is an assistive reading tool that uses award-winning text-to-speech technology to break down barriers between readers with dyslexia and literacy differences and the words on the page.
A short history of assistive technology
November is Assistive Tech Awareness month, and to celebrate, we’re looking at the foundations of assistive technology and how we got to where we are today.
10 of the biggest myths about assistive technology
Assistive technology is one of the cornerstones of creating a lived experience for people that’s accessible and equal.
The early reading journey: book bands and reading schemes
With the start of every new semester, educators face the same challenges – but this year, the need for support that works is even more vital as we enact a long-term learning recovery. C-Pen Reader 2 has the power to change the narrative for hundreds of thousands of learners and open up learning across all areas of the curriculum.