6/1/2011

Ref: 110106ISCP

Responding to the needs of schools and families for a cost-effective and user-friendly tool to provide additional literacy support for students, assistive technology specialist iansyst Ltd (www.iansyst.co.uk / www.dyslexic.com) has teamed up with Crick Software (www.cricksoft.com) to introduce WriteOnline ToGo.  WriteOnline ToGo is a complete writing solution comprising of a fully supported Toshiba netbook or laptop computer, pre-installed with Crick Software's award-winning writing support tool, WriteOnline.

With more than 45 years combined experience in developing technologies to assist students in overcoming barriers to academic achievement, iansyst and Crick Software are committed to providing innovative solutions that benefit all learners. As part of the partnership, iansyst will be providing one year’s over-the-phone technical support for students, teachers and parents to ensure they maximise use of the tool. 

Crick Software’s WriteOnline offers more support than any other word processor by providing learners with built-in literacy support tools including integrated speech, word prediction, word banks, writing frames and WorkSpace - the visual mind mapping tool. In addition, the WriteOnline ToGo package also includes a year's telephone support through iansyst for both the computer and the software, a slipcase or backpack to protect the hardware from being damaged on the move, and robust anti-virus software.

Abi James, Head of Product Innovation for iansyst Ltd, commented: “iansyst and Crick Software have a long history of successful collaborations. WriteOnline ToGo is a perfect example of combining our specialties for the benefit of students who are struggling with literacy.  A number of schools and families do not have the resources available to support dyslexic students as well as other students who find writing difficult.  By offering the complete service in a cost-effective bundled package, we are working to remove any barriers to using technology that may exist for students.”

"The unique combination of WriteOnline with a top quality computer, fully supported by iansyst, makes WriteOnline ToGo the perfect writing solution for any student who struggles with writing tasks", says Crick Software CEO, John Crick. "We look forward to helping many more students achieve writing success through this affordable new technology package.”

Prices for WriteOnline ToGo start from just £449. For further information please visit www.iansyst.co.uk / www.dyslexic.com or tel: 01223 420101.

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