Look to Read is a software title comes with 16 fully accessible stories to explore, each one written to help AAC users develop early literacy skills Suitable for eye gaze, switch, and touch access. Reading in high contrast mode designed for learners with visual impairment. The software can be downloaded and trialled for free with access to the first story.
General Details
Additional Specifications
How it works:
Step one – Choose from one of the 16 stories about the magical adventures of a young boy called Pip and his family.
Step two – See the words of the story displayed on the screen. Look, touch, press your switch or move your mouse over the words to hear them read aloud.
Step three – When you have read the whole sentence, fun animations will bring the story to life.
16 animated stories grouped into four different reading stages - each stage gradually introduces new sounds and vocabulary to build on what you’ve already learned. As you progress through the stages they introduce more complex sounds, and longer stories with more words on the page.
Each story comes with four accompanying activities for learning phonic sounds, story recall, and building words and sentences with keywords from the books.
- Story Sounds – Listen to the letter sounds introduced
- Listen & Spell – Hear individual words and spell them out using the letter sounds
- Building Words – Listen to and build key words
- Find the Words – Hear and find key words
- Making Words – Make new words using target sounds from the stories
- Sentence Building – Build sentences using words from the books
- What Happened? – Comprehension activities recalling key events
Look to Read is designed to work on communication aids and tablets large and small.
Minimum specification:
Windows 10
Intel Atom 1.44GHz
4GB RAM
2 GB Hard disk space free
Manufacturer/Country
Smartbox
Warranty
N/a
Websites
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Models / Specifications
Model Look to Read: One model only
- Memory RAM 4 Gb (Minimum specification required)
- Memory Hard-Drive Unit 2 Gb (Minimum required hard disk space free)
Features
Contact listed suppliers to confirm features, options and models available.
Manual
Standard Features Included
-
Access method:
- direct access
- Direct selection
- External switch
- Eye gaze
- mouse
- Switch scanning
-
Literacy Support Features:
- Highlighting
- Text to speech
-
Accent:
- UK
Set Up or Installation
-
Installation:
- Internet download
-
Operation:
- online
-
Purchase Options:
- single user
-
Operating system(s) :
- Windows
Suppliers (1)
Select a state below to view suppliers located in that state. Some suppliers may distribute to other states or nationally. Please click the supplier's name for more information on that supplier.
All Suppliers
Smartbox (Malvern)
| Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 - 0.0 ((360 GBP)) | unknown | unknown | On shelf |
Britain Suppliers
Smartbox (Malvern)
| Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 - 0.0 ((360 GBP)) | unknown | unknown | On shelf |
Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing, and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards see http://www.ilcaustralia.org.au/Using_Assistive_Technology/standards_regulation
Disclaimer
Independent Living Centres Australia (ILCA) does not design or make products. ILCA cannot guarantee that all information given is correct. Prices shown are a rough guide. Some products may incur GST. Check with suppliers for up-to-date prices. The display of products at an ILCA centre, or details given in print, is only for your information. It is not a recommendation. You should always get professional advice when choosing products. The person choosing the product is responsible for their choice. ILCA takes no responsibility for people choosing equipment or services which will cause (or be alleged to have caused) loss or injury. You must follow the manufacturer’s or service provider’s instructions when using equipment or services.