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Read&Write for Chrome

K-12 License

Read&Write for Chrome is a powerful literacy support tool that helps students of all abilities read, write, and communicate with confidence. This program is specifically designed for the Google Chrome browser and provides a wide range of features such as text-to-speech, speech-to-text, highlighting, and vocabulary tools. It helps to make online content more accessible to students who may struggle with reading or writing, or who have language barriers. With Read&Write for Chrome, students can easily access and understand online information, as well as write and communicate effectively. This program is used in many schools to support students in their learning, and it can be a valuable tool for parents to use at home as well. LEARN MORE

Read&Write for iPads

K-12 License

Read&Write for iPad is a powerful literacy support tool that helps students of all abilities read, write, and communicate with confidence on their iPad devices. This app is specifically designed to support reading and writing on iPad, and provides a wide range of features such as text-to-speech, speech-to-text, highlighting, and vocabulary tools. It helps to make digital content more accessible to students who may struggle with reading or writing, or who have language barriers. With Read&Write for iPad, students can easily access and understand digital information, as well as write and communicate effectively. This app is used in many schools to support students in their learning, and it can be a valuable tool for parents to use at home as well. LEARN MORE

SensusAccess

K-12 License

SensusAccess is an online file conversion tool that allows users to convert various file formats into more accessible formats. This program is specifically designed to support students and individuals with print disabilities such as visual impairments, dyslexia, and learning disabilities. SensusAccess can convert documents, images, and even audio files into a more accessible format such as an audio file, Braille, or an e-book. This can help students to access and understand digital information more easily, which can improve their academic success. SensusAccess is used by many schools and universities to provide equal access to information for all students. Parents can also use SensusAccess to convert digital materials for their child, ensuring that they can access the information they need to succeed. LEARN MORE

Talking Points

K-12 License

TalkingPoints is a communication platform that enables teachers and parents to communicate more effectively through text messages, in their preferred language. This program is designed to foster communication and build partnerships between parents and teachers, particularly for families with language barriers. With TalkingPoints, teachers can quickly and easily communicate important information, updates, and announcements to parents, and parents can respond in their preferred language, enabling real-time communication. This platform is secure, ensuring the privacy of all users, and is available on both mobile and desktop devices. TalkingPoints is used by many schools to improve parent-teacher communication and engagement, and can help parents to stay informed and connected to their child's education. LEARN MORE

More English Langauge Supports

Free Licenses

In addition to the programs above, Garnet Valley has a number of other tools available that teachers, students, and parents can use to support their needs with regards to English language supports. LEARN MORE

iPad Accessibility Tools

On Device

The iPad has a range of built-in accessibility tools that can help individuals with disabilities to access and use their devices more easily. Here are some of the key accessibility tools available on iPads: voice over, zoom, assistive touch, guided access, and dictation. LEARN MORE

Chromebook Accessibility Tools

On Device

Chromebooks have a range of built-in accessibility tools that can help individuals with disabilities to access and use their devices more easily. Here are some of the key accessibility tools available on Chromebooks: ChromeVox, magnifier, switch access, speech-to-text, and closed-captioning. LEARN MORE

MacBook Accessibility Tools

On Device

MacBooks have a range of built-in accessibility tools that can help individuals with disabilities to access and use their devices more easily. Here are some of the key accessibility tools available on MacBooks: voice over, zoom, assistive touch, guided access, and dictation. LEARN MORE


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