We have some exciting news!!

Now You Can Have Your Computer at Home Read To You!

Using the Premier Accessibility Suite

www.PremierAtHome.com

(You must have Internet at home to access these programs)

Premier Assistive Technology has created a wide assortment of tools that make your computer read to you.  This is a powerful tool for people who struggle with writing, reading and/or spelling.

The Lambton-Kent District School Board has now made these programs available for you to use at home.

Have your computer read your favorite web page, email, home work, or even read a book. There is even a program on this site that will let you convert your documents into audio files so you can listen to them on an MP3 player! These tools are also great for proofreading and editing your homework.

You can now go to www.premierathome.com and download and install as many of these helpful products as you need.

The limitation is that these programs can only be installed on computers owned by LKDSB students, parents of the student, or Lambton-Kent School Board staff. (Please honour this)

How do I get this software?

1. Go to www.premierathome.com. Once you get to the site, you will see a login button that looks like this: 

Click on it to go to the login screen.

2. Type in the following Login Name and password.

Now click on the LOGIN button.

3. On the next page click where it says:  “Click Here to go to the Download Page”.

4. This will take you to the download page. There are 14 different products you can download and install from this page. Just select the Download Now link located below each product that you want to download and install.

Download and Installation Instructions

1. Select the product you want to download and install (See *Recommended Programs to Start below)

2. Click on the link that says “Download Now”.

3. The following window will be displayed. Make sure you select the Save button. This will prompt you where you want to save the setup file on your personal computer. Make sure you make a note of the name and location where you save the file.

4. Once the file has been downloaded, run the file to install the program.

*RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS TO START:

· Talking Word Processor

· Ultimate Talking Dictionary

· Universal Reader

· Scan and Read Pro

· Talking Calculator

· E-Text Reader

· Text to Audio

· E-Library (on www.premierathome.com website)

Videos Included (click on the Videos button)

E-Library Included over1,500 digital books (click on the E-Library tab at the top of the web page)

Trouble? Call the Premier Tech Support Hotline at:

1- (519)- 913-1034

This is a dedicated support line for Lambton-Kent School Board parents and staff to use from home.

Minimum System Requirements

· Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP

· 256 MB of RAM

· 200 MB of free disk space

· Mouse, Keyboard Speakers

· SVGA Monitor with a minimum 800x600 DPI resolution

A scanner is only a requirement if you wish to convert hardcopy documents (i.e. books, magazines, letters) into digital text. Scan and Read Pro and Universal ReaderPlus are the only tools that use a scanner. They work with most flat bed scanners. The recommended scanners are those from Epson, Visioneer, or Canon.

Revised - May, 2008