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Articles written by The Scanning Pens Team
Articles written by
The Scanning Pens Team

When you recommend C-Pen Reader 2, you’re recommending…

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.

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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...

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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?

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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.

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Celebrate 20 years with 20 ways Reader 2 makes a difference.

It’s our 20th Birthday this year and we’re celebrating everything assistive tech can do. Here are 20 of the things we’re proudest of when we see our tech helping readers.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Reader 2 makes the grade for Teach Primary SEN Award

Reader 2, the UK’s most popular text-to-speech reading pen, placed at the top of the SEN category, awarded to resources and innovation specifically designed to support learners with Special Educational Needs.

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Boost student mental health with C-Pen Reader 2

The reading journey is complicated, especially for those with dyslexia or people learning English – it’s important to find a support system that works every time.

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Which exam boards will let me use a reading pen?

Exams are enough stress without having to worry if you can use your reading support, and how you go about requesting it. That’s why we’ve put together a handy blog with all the answers.

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How reading impacts life chances in Australia

Literacy is a foundational element of getting into work and finding your way in the world. When those skills aren’t supported and fostered as they should be, life chances can narrow and choices close off.

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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.

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5 reasons why learners need further literacy support

Children and young people in Australia are in the middle of a nationwide spike in conditions like depression stress and anxiety, and schools are struggling to provide critical mental health support on such a scale.

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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.

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