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Writing
With
Symbols
2000
A
powerful
talking
picture
and
word
processing
program
with
over
8,000
illustrations.
Writing
with
Symbols
2000
allows
you
to
type
and
have
pictures
quickly
pop
in
to
illustrate
each
word
meaning.
The
program
has
three
primary
functions:
- to
create
printed
activities
used
for
individuals
or
small
group
instruction.
These
include
picture
stories,
.
.
.
schedules
or
illustrated
directions.
- to
helps
individuals
who
are
not
text
ready
write
picture
based
compositions.
- functions
as
a
talking
word
processor
for
individuals
who
can
use
text.
Some
specific
feature
include
spell
checking;
talking
word
processor,
adjustable
picture
and
text
size,
3,800
color
and
black
&
white
Picture
Communication
Symbols;
4,000
black
&
white
rebus
symbols
and
the
ability
to
import
graphics
and
photos.
Writing
With
Symbols
is
creative
tool
for
those
assisting
adults
with
developmental
disabilities.
Just
by
typing,
some
of
the
things
you
can
create
include:
- picture
stories
for
emerging
readers.
- picture
strips
to
use
with
reading
books
and
literacy
classes.
- picture
directions
for
guidance.
- picture
recipes
for
independence.
- picture
schedules
to
promote
organization
and
independence
This
program
is
being
used
to
assist
individuals
to
expand
their
communication
skills.
Activities
include
writing
individual
stories,
personal
journals,
shopping
lists,
letters,
etc.
Program
gives
user
the
choice
of
a
number
of
pictures
for
the
same
word
so
that
the
one
most
representative
to
the
individual
may
be
used.
Easy
to
use
and
highly
recommended.
| Canadian
Distributors: |
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Bridges/Betacom
Insight
Media
Centre
Ltd.
Tash
International
Inc.
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Description
of
Resource:
CD-ROM
-
requires
Windows
95
or
later
with
sound
card
Approximate
Cost:
$319.00
(Canadian)
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