How would a computer help someone with Dyslexia?

Answer 1

More ways than you can possibly imagine!! I have very severe dyslexia, and my computer has helped me in so many ways. It is equipped with voice recognition software (which I am using right now), and a other software called constant reader, which will read anything textual online out loud to me. It has given me freedom, and independence, knowledge, entertainment, encouragement, an ability to stay connected with people I would otherwise not be able to, a learning tool beyond anything I could imagine, and an ability to express myself. Imagine if you could never read a book, never read a poem, never make a diary entry, never get your thoughts down on paper, never write to a friend, never get on your Facebook, never check your e-mail, and then suddenly, all that and more became available to you, do you see how that would help? It has given me confidence, and the ability to proudly say, "Yes, I am dyslexic." It has given me companionship in networking with other people who have dyslexia, and the ability to find people like me. Since I got my computer last year I have written a novel with my voice recognition software, and plan to get itself published, something that would have otherwise been completely out of my scope of possibility. It has given me the ability to answer this question for you, and the ability to express my experiences to others. If you know someone who is dyslexic, or if you are dyslexic yourself, I highly recommend getting a computer, and buying Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 10 preferred, and confident reader, dyslexic reading assistance software.