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Point-and-Read, Inc.

Making the Internet accessible -- for people who have difficulty reading.

HOW? Everyone can read when web pages talk.™

We create the Fat Cat Chat family of fun iPhone apps. These "talk like a pirate" and "talk like a ..." apps are amusing for anyone, but are specially designed using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) principles so even people who cannot speak or read can join in the vocal fun. See www.fatcatchat.net on the web, Fat Cat Chat on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter @fatcatchat.

We make Point-and-Chat® talking communications software. Our email, instant messaging, and twitter software takes text input from AAC software, sends it out over the Internet, and reads returning e-text out loud. This enables users of AAC devices and those with reading difficulties to communicate with electronic text.

We make the Point-and-Read® Talking Browser that is easy for people with several disabilities to use. It focuses on the needs of people with learning disabilities, low vision, hand tremors, and intellectual disabilities.

For more information on our Simtalk® products, see our "Talking Browser" pages or our "Point-and-Chat®" pages.

WHAT ELSE DO WE DO? Curb cuts for the Internet ™

We are members of the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA - see www.atia.org). At ATIA, we are active in committees that promote employment of people with disabilities, review accessibility standards, and provide education about assistive technology.

We help in creating Bibli's Bookshelf: a free online library of picture books and illustrated stories at www.bibli.org.

We have provided free and low-cost software and services to advocacy and self-advocacy organizations like SABE (Self Advocates Becoming Empowered), Speaking For Ourselves, and TheArcLink.

For more information click on our "About Us" page.