Below are some tools that support people with dyslexia by providing accessible options for reading, writing, scanning papers, and note-taking. They are designed to reduce barriers and support different learning styles in school and work.  Most are designed for older students and adults.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what they do:

Assistive reading

• Speechify – Text-to-speech app that reads digital text (and photos of printed text) out loud.
  

• C-Pen - Handheld scanner pen for kids to read printed text aloud.
  

• OrCam Read – Wearable assistive reader that uses AI to read printed or digital text aloud for people with low vision or reading challenges.
  

Writing help & editing

• Grammarly – AI-powered writing assistant that checks grammar, spelling, tone, and clarity.
  

• Descript – All-in-one audio/video editing and transcription software with text-based editing and AI tools.
  

Scan & digitize text

• IRIScan Desk 6 Pro – An improved desk scanner with sharper images and simple scanning.
  

• WorldPenScan Go – Handheld scanning & translation pen that captures printed text and can convert it to digital text.

Capture notes with audio

• Livescribe Echo 2 Smartpen – Smartpen that records your handwritten notes and matches audio with them.

Everyone learns in their own way. While we don’t officially endorse these products, we created this list to offer potential resources that may help people with dyslexia in their everyday life.