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DocsPlus

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Primary device
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Approximate Cost: $495.00

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Product Description: 

DocsPlus is an accessible writing tool designed to give older students (secondary school) with high incidence special needs the support they need to independently tackle curriculum writing tasks. It includes text prediction, a document reader, tools for organizing and planning written work, and subject-specific vocabularies.

Main Features: 

  • Offers speech feedback to allow students to learn to proofread their work independently by hearing it read back to them.
  • Is accessible via direct access, mouse, switch, and eye gaze, and offers high contrast visuals and larger buttons.
  • Includes tools to help students capture their ideas and refer back to them as they write, including a built-in mind mapping tool and an audio note creator. 
  • It can be used by many learners who require additional access arrangements for tests and exams.
  • Includes intelligent word prediction, writing frames, and curriculum vocabulary banks.
  • Built-in DocReader will read aloud any PDF or Word document (including exam papers) in a clear, realistic-sounding voice.
  • Includes built-in planning tool to help students prepare for writing. 
  • Integrated word predictor supports dyslexic students by providing a list of potential words for them to select from as they type. 

Primary Specifications: 

Windows:

  • Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10.
  • Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz (or equivalent), 2GB RAM.
  • Internet connection required for download and activation.

Mac:

  • OS X Mavericks (10.9) up to macOS High Sierra (10.13).
  • Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB RAM.
  • Internet connection required for download and activation.

Options & Accessories: 

There are app versions of DocsPlus for iPad and Chromebook: 

More Information: 

See Manufacturer's website.