{"product_id":"readspeaker-textaid-workplace-text-to-speech-and-literacy-support-software-for-dyslexic-adults-copy","title":"Lexacom Echo Speech Recognition Software – SEND \u0026 Workplace Aid (12 Month Licence)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Lexacom Echo?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLexacom Echo is speech recognition software that converts spoken words into text as you talk, working directly inside Windows applications and clinical or administrative systems. For school and workplace staff who find typing, spelling under pressure, or handwriting difficult due to dyslexia, dyspraxia or other learning differences, dictating instead of typing can reduce fatigue and speed up written work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe software includes a specialist vocabulary, market-leading accuracy, and a plug-and-play setup with no voice profile training required. Users simply place the cursor where they would normally type, press record, and watch their words appear on screen at speeds of up to 160 words per minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports administrative and teaching staff who manage heavy report-writing and record-keeping workloads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan reduce the time staff with dyslexia, dyspraxia or dysgraphia spend on typed documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug-and-play setup means no lengthy IT rollout or individual voice training sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor the workplace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeech-to-text dictation is a recognised reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010 for employees with SEND who find typing difficult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay be considered as part of an Access to Work assessment for eligible employees, subject to the assessor's recommendation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces admin time by up to 80% for note-heavy roles, based on Lexacom's own published figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo upfront cost: Lexacom Echo is sold on an annual subscription, with a free trial available before committing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupport for SEND and learning differences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDictation software such as Lexacom Echo can help employees and staff with SEND and learning differences, including dyslexia, dyspraxia and dysgraphia, who experience fatigue, slower processing, or reduced accuracy when typing or handwriting for long periods. By speaking instead of typing, the physical and cognitive load of spelling, sentence construction and keyboard use is reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lexacom Echo is built and marketed as clinical dictation software for the healthcare sector, with an NHS-specific medical dictionary and features such as SNOMED coding for clinical systems like SystmOne. It is not designed or marketed as a general SEND or classroom accessibility product, so its fit outside healthcare workplaces should be checked directly with Lexacom before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy speech recognition helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeech-to-text tools are widely used as reasonable adjustments and access arrangements for people with SEND, since they remove much of the manual writing and spelling burden from the writing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ReadSpeaker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57709849739646,"sku":"SW168","price":432.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/lexacom-echo-product-dark_background.jpg?v=1784636489","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/readspeaker-textaid-workplace-text-to-speech-and-literacy-support-software-for-dyslexic-adults-copy","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}