Translate text to symbols
Many symbol-based languages have been developed to simplify reading for people with cognitive, language, and learning disabilities or literacy problems. Some users find that learning to read and write in a symbol-based language is easier than learning to read and write traditional text, and symbol-based writing styles can be used internationally, even those who do not speak the same spoken language. A good system is needed to translate traditional written language into the symbol-based equivalent.
Related RtF projects and Discussion Groups
Discussion by Disabilities (Benefits & Preferred Behaviors)
Cognitive
- Symbols may be easier to read and understand than text.
Existing Products
These products are not necessarily endorsed by RtF, but represent the range of available options.
- Communicate WebWide - Widgit Software
- SymbolWorld - TextHelp, Widgit Software
Related Research and Papers
- Electronic usage of BLISS symbols - University of Veszprém, Hungary. N Sándor, G Várady, A Szalmás, C Sik-Lányi and Z Kálmán. (2002)
- BLISS2003: an Assistive Technology Aid for Verbal Impaired People - Davide Danzi, Giorgio Gatti, Nicola Gatti, Member, IEEE, Matteo Matteucci, Licia Sbattella. (2003).
Other Resources
Contributions & Discussion
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