Kurzweil 3000

Longstanding assistive software for reading and writing

Kurzweil 3000 is an assistive technology platform offering text-to-speech, writing support, study skills tools, and translation services for diverse learners, including those with dyslexia or learning disabilities. Teachers can use Kurzweil 3000 to make content accessible. Students benefit from multimodal access to reading and writing tasks. Parents can support at-home learning for students needing accommodations. Best for Grades 3–12.

Key Features: OCR to convert printed text to digital; reads text aloud; study tools like highlights and notes.

Pricing: Premium (license per user or site)

Best For: Middle, High (SpEd/504)

Limitations (If Any): Dated interface; requires training to use full feature set.

Accessibility: Multi-sensory: visual + auditory reading; integrates with AT devices and scanners.