Mac OS X provides alternative communication methods and applications that help with language development.

Mac OS X features

TextEdit

TextEdit can speak an entire document or selected text. You can also customize the voice and speed by customizing your Speech settings in the System Preferences application. in addition, TextEdit has spell checking and word completion to assist students with learning or cognitive disabilities.

3rd Party Solutions

IntelliTools

• IntelliTalk 3
  Talking word processor that combines speech and graphics to meet the learning needs of all your students.

Dawn Sign Press

• Signing Naturally
  Materials for teaching ASL using up-to-date linguistic knowledge and incorporating video materials.