{"product_id":"kurzweil-3000-colour-single-english-11355","title":"Kurzweil 3000 (Colour) Single, English","description":"\u003cp\u003eKurzweil 3000 is a print publication scanning assistive technology software for use by teachers and students when an electronic speech to text version of a publication is required to meet the learning need of a student with an identified assistive technology requirement. This product is the most comprehensive of the Kurzweil text to speech software. Students with visual impairments and perceptual disabilities may access the curriculum with this software. It supports non-readers to access the curriculum and to become transitional readers.    Kurzweil 3000 is used with a scanner to create full colour versions of students' textbooks when they are not commercially available in electronic format. Students may hear their textbooks read aloud, may annotate the text using study skills features. Included are a writing tool, spell check, word predictor, grammar check, audio and visual access to web pages. Files in common text and publications formats are supported for both import and export (.tif .jpg .pdf. doc and others)    Versions of the software are available in Macintosh and Windows formats. A scanner is required. Not all scanners with operate with the software.    WYNN Wizard is a competitive product that should be considered when selecting an AT resource to meet needs similar to those met by this title.    Schools considering the purchase of the software are advised to consult School Board staff with responsibility for assistive technology to select the most appropriate AT resource to meet the student's needs. Teacher professional development support required for successful implementation.    The company web site provides additional information and support http:\/\/www.kurzweiledu.com\/\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nova Scotia School Book Bureau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43662864252988,"sku":null,"price":1065.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nssbb.ednet.ns.ca\/products\/kurzweil-3000-colour-single-english-11355","provider":"Nova Scotia School Book Bureau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}