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[January 26, 2012]

Announcing ReadWrite 5 GOLD for Mac!

ORLANDO, Fla. –(Business Wire)–

Texthelp Systems today announced ReadWrite
5 GOLD for Mac, the newest release of its award-winning literacy
support software program, at the Assistive Technology Industry
Association (ATIA) Conference being held January 25-28 at the Caribe
Royale Resort in Orlando, FL. ReadWrite 5 GOLD for Mac is an
easy-to-use customizable toolbar that integrates with common
applications, including Microsoft (News – Alert)® Word, Apple® Pages®, Apple Safari®,
and Adobe® Reader and provides students of all ages, especially those
with reading and writing difficulties, learning disabilities, and
English Language Learners, with the support tools they need to be
successful.

ReadWrite 5 GOLD for Mac’s expanded toolbar includes exciting new
features and enhancements to provide even more support for the variety
of learning styles and abilities found in today’s schools, colleges and
universities, and the workplace.

“When we released ReadWrite 10 GOLD for Windows, the response to the
new features was overwhelmingly positive. We are very excited to now
offer them in our new release of ReadWrite GOLD for Mac. Students can
take advantage of these innovative features, regardless of which
platform they are working on, to help them independently and confidently
succeed in their learning.” states Jack Dolan, President, Texthelp
Systems Inc.

New features include:

• Picture
  Dictionary – An online Picture Dictionary is available to
  display images from Widgits Symbols library for a selected word.
  Pictures can also be automatically inserted into a document next to
  the associated word. Visual images help many students better
  understand a word’s meaning.
• Verb
  Conjugation Checker – The Verb Checker can be used to help
  determine correct verb conjugation. The student selects a verb and
  indicates the tense (past, present, future) they wish to see. Multiple
  verb conjugation options are then provided an the selection can be
  inserted into a Word or Pages document.
• Vocabulary
  List Builder – Teachers or students can easily create a
  vocabulary list by selecting words in a document or web page or by
  entering words manually. A Word or Pages document is then
  automatically created with the vocabulary words, dictionary
  definitions, and images representing the words. This time-saving tool
  helps improve and expand students’ vocabulary skills.
• Paragraph
  Translator – In addition to the single word Translator,
  students can now have full paragraphs or blocks of text translated to
  or from English and their language of choice.
• Confusable
  Word Checker – Confusable words, such as “through” and
  “thorough”, are now identified in addition to homophones.
• Integration
  with Apple Pages – All of the ReadWrite GOLD features
  available for Microsoft Word can now be used with Apple (News – Alert) Pages.

Enhancements to existing features include: ability to reread a selection
of inaccessible text with Screenshot Reader, option to add custom
imagery to the Fact Mapper, support for importing and reading poorly
formatted DAISY books, improved scanning support including ability to
scan multiple pages and support for HP scanners, and so much more!

ReadWrite GOLD for Mac users can also benefit from having ReadWrite
GOLD features available in the Cloud for instant accessibility and
mobility! Texthelp Web Apps work within browsers on iPads, iPod
Touches, iPhones, and other mobile devices as well as PCs, and Macs.

Martin McKay, CTO and Founder, Texthelp Systems, adds: “The Web Apps are
the perfect solution for students who have busy lifestyles and wish to
access these support tools on the go. The Apps can be used not only to
assist students with their studies but also for day-to-day activities
such as sending emails or text messages from a mobile phone.”

Texthelp at ATIA

Texthelp will be demonstrating ReadWrite 5 GOLD for Mac in Booth#300 at
ATIA. Booth visitors can also pick up free Trial DVDs and register to
win a FREE ReadWrite GOLD MOBILE! In addition, Texthelp products will
be represented in several sessions at ATIA, including:

• Texthelp’s Newest Literacy Solutions for Mac and Mobile Learning!
• AT Solutions and Strategies to Differentiate Instruction for All
  Students
• What Works: Merging Literacy Strategies and Assistive Technology
  to Create Success
• “To The Cloud” – What That Means for AT in Education
• Marist College’s Learning Disabilities Support Program Graduates
  Independent Learners

Pricing and Availability

ReadWrite 5 GOLD for Mac is available now. Pricing options include
single user licensing (DVD or USB) and unlimited or concurrent site
licensing for use at school and at home. Pricing starts at $645.
$295 single user pricing is available for students/schools with
unlimited site licenses. For more information, to order, or to request a
free 30-Day Trial DVD, call Texthelp at 888-248-0652, email u.s.info@texthelp.com,
or go to www.texthelp.com.

About Texthelp Systems Inc.

Texthelp Systems provides literacy software solutions for individuals,
K-12, higher education, and publishers. Texthelp’s products include:
ReadWrite GOLD, Web Apps, Fluency Tutor, Lexiflow, and SpeechStream.
ReadWrite GOLD is a customizable easy-to-use toolbar that seamlessly
integrates with mainstream applications allowing students to access
reading, writing, studying, and research support tools from within
programs they use everyday. The Texthelp Web Apps bring ReadWrite
features to the Cloud and work on iPads, iPhones, iPod Touches, and
more! Fluency Tutor is an online solution for developing and measuring
oral reading fluency and comprehension. Lexiflow and SpeechStream allow
publishers to deliver digital talking ebooks, assessments, and online
content with support tools.

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