Dolphin Newsletter - March 2011
Index:
- Guide v6 release - Simple talking computing for people with sight loss
- Creating Alt Formats - Watch how easy it is with EasyConverter
- Dolphin Guide v6 release - Emailing friends & family is easy with Guide
- New dyslexia research - Training now available
- 5 minute SENCO input required for new dyslexia research
Guide v6 release - Simple talking computing for people with sight loss
Never used a computer and losing your sight? Get started with Dolphin Guide v6 & soon you will be:
Computers don't have to be complicated! Guide is simple talking computing for people that are blind or low vision and are new to computers. Popular with seniors, Guide is easy to learn and includes everything you'll need to get started. Never get lost or confused! Guide keeps it simple, with step by step choices that guide you through to guaranteed computer success.
- Download a free 30 day trial of Guide today.
- Tell me more about Guide.
- Watch online videos of Guide.
- Learn what's new in Guide v6.
Contact your North American Guide dealer
Your Low Vision Store (for California, Hawaii, Oregon & Washington)
EVAS (All other states)
Creating Alt Formats - Watch how easy it is with EasyConverter
Watch for yourself to discover how easy it is to produce large print, MP3 audio, DAISY talking books and Braille alternative formats.
- Watch the online EasyConverter videos.
- View the EasyConverter Step by Step Process.
- Exclusive 2 for 1 offer on EasyConverter.
To take advantage of this exclusive offer or for more information on EasyConverter, call Rachel or Maggie today on 01905 754 577.
Dolphin Guide v6 release - Emailing friends & family is easy with Guide
Send, receive, reply to, edit, forward and save emails. Dolphin Guide makes sending and receiving emails unbelievably easy!
Guide will read out your email and display it in large print on the screen. If photographs have been attached to the email, Guide can magnify them instantly at the touch of a button!
Dolphin Guide - Simple talking computing for seniors with sight loss.
- Download a free 30 day trial of Guide today.
- Tell me more about Guide.
- Watch online videos of Guide.
- Learn what's new in Guide v6.
Contact your North American Guide dealer
Your Low Vision Store (for California, Hawaii, Oregon & Washington)
EVAS (All other states)
New dyslexia research - Training now available
A recent DfE pilot that trialled accessible resources with dyslexic students reports exciting results. For hands-on training on how to create and deliver accessible resources, sign up for the free "Make it Accessible" course.
The Accessible Resources Pilot project, led by Dolphin Computer Access, tested a model for providing curriculum materials in accessible electronic file formats for students with dyslexia.
As a direct result of the project, teachers have reported that:
- 56% of pupils improved with their reading*
- 70% of pupils improved with their writing*
- 71% improved with their level of achievement*
- 68% improved with their confidence*
J and L are two of our most severe Dyslexic students. Both are statemented and find it really hard to access material. J just said 'I can read this' and it was wonderful." SENCO involved in the Accessible Resources Pilot Project.
Book onto a FREE Dolphin 'Make it Accessible' one day training course to learn key universal rules for delivering Dyslexia friendly accessible learning materials.
- View available Make it Accessible course dates.
- Download the Make it Accessible course outline.
To attend a 'Make it Accessible' course please call Dolphin on 01905 754 577 or for further information visit www.YourDolphin.com/MakeItAccessible.
* Statistics taken directly from the Accessible Resources Pilot Project evaluation report written by EA Draffan of the University of Southampton. Read the evaluation report in full.
5 minute SENCO input required for new dyslexia research
Dolphin Computer Access is undertaking a series of research projects to investigate the use of alternative formats for dyslexic students in education.
Dolphin are looking for education professionals to complete a short survey which should take less than 5 minutes and were hoping that you might be able to assist!
- Complete the "Special Education Needs for students with Dyslexia" survey.
If you have any questions regarding the survey or specific questions on how to improve your provision of alternative formats to dyslexic students then please contact Dolphin on 01905 754 577.
