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WordQ™ is a software tool used along with standard writing software. WordQ suggests words for you to use and provides spoken feedback to help you find mistakes. Users of all ages who have problems writing and editing, particularly those with learning disabilities (LD), can benefit from using WordQ. SpeakQ enables users to dictate words into any standard Microsoft Windows document in either a continuous or discrete word-by-word manner. SpeakQ is used in combination with WordQ 2, a writing tool with advanced word prediction and text-to-speech capabilities. Together, these tools provide an integrated and flexible approach to writing, and assist students with their spelling, proofreading, and editing activities. If you are interested in volume license pricing, please contact us by email or telephone to request a quote.

WordQ 2.2 Software - Windows ONLY - Single user license
Can$225.00
You can use WordQ along with any standard writing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, WordPad, Notepad, or Outlook). When you type a letter, WordQ predicts what you might want to write and displays a list of correctly spelled words from which you can choose. When you see the word you want, you can choose it with a single keystroke or with the mouse. If you need help deciding which word to use, each word can be read aloud before you make a selection. When you’ve finished typing your sentence, WordQ can read it back to you. Then you can hear if there are any mistakes such as missing words or punctuation. Often you can hear mistakes that you can’t see. Several starting user vocabularies are included (using Canadian, UK, or US spelling) at different writing and age levels. These are like the words in your head. WordQ continually learns how you use words so that it improves over time. If you want to write about a specific area, you can create and use specialized topic lists to make the predictions even better. Different people can also use WordQ, each with their own user vocabulary. Teachers in special education will appreciate its simplicity.Can be used with Inspiration version 8.0a International Edition.

WordQ2.2 and SpeakQ1 Software English WINDOWS ONLY Bundle- Single user license
Can$360.00
ENGLISH VERSION - SpeakQ plugs into WordQ and adds simple speech recognition. Conventional speech recognition systems are designed primarily as a productivity tool for persons who have no trouble writing (and dictating) or as an alternative hands-free access tool for persons with physical disabilities. WordQ/SpeakQ, on the other hand, is for those who can type but who have trouble writing and reading in the first place. They can benefit from a combination of word prediction, speech output and speech input to generate text when stuck with spelling and word forms, identifying errors, proofreading and editing. Such users may find it difficult or impossible to use other speech recognition products because of reading demands and complexity. SpeakQ features a simple training interface where the computer prompts you by voice what to say. You can then dictate directly into any document or dictate into WordQ's prediction list. Your speech is combined with the word prediction. To keep it simple, there are no verbal commands. You only dictate text. Teachers in special education will appreciate its simplicity. Can be used with Inspiration version 8.0a International Edition.

WordQ Francais Version 2.3
Can$225.00
Le WordQ on utilise le logiciel d’aide à la rédaction en même temps qu’un logiciel de traitement de texte standard. Le logiciel affiche une liste de mots que vous pouvez utiliser et donne une rétroaction orale. Ce logiciel peut être utile aux utilisateurs de tout âge aux prises avec des problèmes de rédaction et d’édition. Pour concevoir du logiciel WordQ, on a pris en considération les recommandations des éducateurs de mettre l’accent sur la simplicité et sur des messages-guides ou des caractères indicateurs qui aident à choisir des mots et à trouver les fautes d’orthographe. On pourra l’utiliser avec d’autres stratégies de correction enseignées. Le WordQ affiche en continu une liste des mots correctement orthographiés au fur et à mesure que vous saisissez du texte. Lorsque vous repérez le mot que vous désirez utiliser, vous pouvez le sélectionner à l’aide d’une touche unique ou de la souris. Vous pouvez également afficher un mot et ses différentes terminaisons. Si vous avez besoin d’aide pour décider quel mot utiliser, le logiciel peut lire ceux-ci à haute voix avant que vous ne fassiez votre choix. À partir de la définition du dernier mot saisi, le logiciel WordQ présente également les prochains mots pertinents à votre phrase.

WordQ 2.2 upgrade single copy
Can$75.00
This is an upgrade license price for previous WordQ 1 purchasers. Please enter your old WordQ 1 serial number in the shipping instructions window at the bottom of the order page. WordQ 2.2 Features: - A high-quality natural sounding text-to-speech engine by the Acapela Group is included so that text is more clearly heard - In-context prediction makes corrections easier by displaying appropriate word predictions wherever the text cursor is placed, even when the cursor is in the middle of a word - A temporarily disappearing word prediction box allows you to move through your documents without distraction while holding down any arrow key - Usage examples with speech feedback of commonly confused words, such as “there” and “their,” helps you distinguish such words - Creative spelling is now optionally considered as you type when predicting words to show you spellchecked suggestions - Saving user vocabularies and usage examples as an independent file allows easier editing and sharing with other users

WordQ Francais Mise a Jour (upgrade) version 2.3
Can$75.00
Please provide WQ version 1 serial number with order to qualify for this upgrade price. Le WordQ on utilise le logiciel d’aide à la rédaction en même temps qu’un logiciel de traitement de texte standard. Le logiciel affiche une liste de mots que vous pouvez utiliser et donne une rétroaction orale. Ce logiciel peut être utile aux utilisateurs de tout âge aux prises avec des problèmes de rédaction et d’édition. Pour concevoir du logiciel WordQ, on a pris en considération les recommandations des éducateurs de mettre l’accent sur la simplicité et sur des messages-guides ou des caractères indicateurs qui aident à choisir des mots et à trouver les fautes d’orthographe. On pourra l’utiliser avec d’autres stratégies de correction enseignées. Le WordQ affiche en continu une liste des mots correctement orthographiés au fur et à mesure que vous saisissez du texte. Lorsque vous repérez le mot que vous désirez utiliser, vous pouvez le sélectionner à l’aide d’une touche unique ou de la souris. Vous pouvez également afficher un mot et ses différentes terminaisons. Si vous avez besoin d’aide pour décider quel mot utiliser, le logiciel peut lire ceux-ci à haute voix avant que vous ne fassiez votre choix. À partir de la définition du dernier mot saisi, le logiciel WordQ présente également les prochains mots pertinents à votre phrase.

SpeakQ English (Plug-in software for WordQ)
Can$135.00
This is a plug-in for WordQ 2. SpeakQ enables users to dictate words into any standard Microsoft Windows document in either a continuous or discrete word-by-word manner. SpeakQ is used in combination with WordQ 2, a writing tool with advanced word prediction and text-to-speech capabilities. Together, these tools provide an integrated and flexible approach to writing, and assist students with their spelling, proofreading, and editing activities. Students now have the option to dictate text, type on their keyboard, choose word predictions from a list, or alternate between these methods, each of which has been optimized to enhance the effectiveness of the other.