[Kan-ahead] Read&Write Gold presentation: last reminder

[Robert Beach]

Hello all,

This is the last reminder about the Read&Write Lunch and Learn Session
presented by Texthelp Systems and KCKCC on April 6th.  Wednesday, April
1 is the last day I can take registrations as we have to provide a lunch
count.  I hope you can attend.  The announcement is below.


Hello,
I am very excited about this event.  I hope you can join us.  Please
share this information with anybody you believe could benefit.
If you work with individuals who:  1) use English as a second language;
2) have a learning disability that effects reading and/or writing; or 3)
struggle with reading and/or writing for any reason, Read&Write GOLD
could be a great tool for you.  Want to learn more?  Would you like to
see what’s new in the recently released version 9?  Then come have
lunch with us!
 
Kansas City Kansas Community College along with Texthelp Systems
invites you to learn about Read&Write GOLD Version 9- The literacy
software solution that makes learning accessible for all students.
Attend a Lunch & Learn hosted by Robert Lee Beach of Kansas City Kansas
Community College and Allison Bauers of Texthelp Systems.

Date:	Monday, April 6, 2009

Time:	11:30-2:00

Reserve your seat by April 1, 2009 via phone or e-mail:

Contact:
	Robert Lee Beach, Assistive Technology Specialist
	913-288-7671 (phone)
	rbeach at kckcc.edu (e-mail)

Please provide:  Your name, phone number, e-mail address, and the name
of the institution you represent (if appropriate).

Give students struggling with reading and writing the help they need
with Read&Write GOLD!

Students can complete reading, writing, and research assignments
independently using the support tools they need on the customizable
easy-to-use toolbar.  

New features include:
v	NIMAS Conversion Tool from CAST - included free of charge with
Read&Write GOLD
v	Create Lexiflow eBooks - Talking eBooks accessible on any
computer with flash installed
v	New custom, high quality voices - developed especially for
Texthelp for educational use
v	Online Graphic Organizer
v	Online Translator
v	Screen Masking

Benefits of Read&Write GOLD include:
v	Toolbar Integrates with commonly used applications including MS
Word, Internet Explorer, and Adobe Reader
v	Reads text aloud while highlighting, including digital content
and inaccessible flash
v	Includes powerful support tools for reading, writing, studying,
and research as well as Teacher Support Tools
v	Supports the principles of UDL and provides support across all
RTI tiers to meet diverse student needs 

Participants will receive:
v	30-day Demo Copy of Read&Write 9 GOLD
v	Coupon code for 10% discount on all Read&Write purchases through
6/15/09
v	Lunch from Panera Bread    

 

-- 
Texthelp Systems Ltd is a limited company registered in Belfast, N.
Ireland with
registration number NI31186 having its registered office and principal
place of business
at Enkalon Business Centre, 25 Randalstown Road, Antrim, N. Ireland,
BT41 4LJ.




Robert Lee Beach
Assistive Technology Specialist
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS  66112
Phone:  (913) 288-7671
Fax: (913) 288-7678
E-mail:  rbeach at kckcc.edu