ELR-News

February 2003

Newsletter of ELR Software Pty Ltd

ABN 67 090 738 702
http://www.elr.com.au
news@elr.com.au

ELR Software combines the skills of speech pathologists and software designers to create software for speech, language and literacy intervention. Our programs may be used within therapy, to increase efficiency in service delivery using the Internet and CD based materials, and to improve access to the Internet for people with special needs. We are also available as consultants to clinicians and research projects in the fields of literacy and accessibility issues associated with the Internet.

The aim of this newsletter is to inform you of developments and changes to our major products eLr (Extra Language Resources) and EIA (Enhancing Internet Access). We welcome the opportunity for feedback and questions, and will be pleased to consider including reader contributions and announcements.

This Newsletter (and previous editions) is available online at www.elr.com.au/news and an email version is sent monthly to members of our mailing list (See Subscribing/Unsubscribing).

In this issue -

  1. EIA Browser Installations in Queensland Libraries
  2. Speech Pathology Position
  3. New eLr Materials
  4. Changed eLr Materials
  5. New 1800 Number for User Support
  6. Free Downloads
  7. ELR 2003 Calendar

  1. EIA Browser Installations in Queensland Libraries

    The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) with funding from Networking the Nation (NtN) is providing adaptive technologies at more than 140 library sites in 100 Councils in regional, rural and remote Queensland. The outcome of the project will improve the level of public access by Queensland's rural and remote communities to Internet, library resources and other on-line facilities. http://www.dcita.gov.au/Article/0,,0_1-2_3-4_106337,00.html

    The EIA Browser and Web Tutorial, developed by ELR Software, is one of the set of adaptive technologies which has been selected by LGAQ. EIA is a specialized Web Browser, suitable for touchscreen systems, with an integrated training module designed for Internet training and access for people with disabilities and other special needs. http://www.elr.com.au/eiad/index.htm

    Most of the libraries concerned will by now have received their copy of the EIA software from us, and will be in the process of installing the new equipment. For new users in libraries from Agnes Water to Yungaburra - from Texas to Thursday Island, welcome to our Newsletter, and we look forward to supporting your library in extending services to a wider community.

  2. Speech Pathology Position

    ELR Software has a position available for a speech pathologist to suit a new or recent graduate. ELR Software, as well as undertaking software development, also provides clinical services. The position would involve participation in the clinician services (general clinical practice), and there is opportunity to become involved in the activities associated with software development. For more information, please email us, or phone 1800 018 309.

  3. New eLr Materials

    30 new tasks have been added to Reading & Spelling, in the Three Letter Words and Four Letter Words subsections. The "PicTextMatch" model has been used. In this model a picture appears on the screen, and the client chooses which word matches the picture. The words are visually similar, so the tasks provide practice at decoding words which either start or end with the same letters. There is graded difficulty levels, with some tasks requiring a choice between 2 words and others between 4 words.

  4. Changed eLr Materials

  5. New 1800 Number for User Support

    For Australian residents, ELR Software now has a free-call number 1800 018 309 for phone support. Please feel free to call for specific support or even just comments about what our programs do (or don't do) the way you'd like it.

  6. Free Downloads

    ELR now has a number of free or evaluation files available for downloading directly from our website. Please see www.elr.com.au/downloads.htm for specific details. For other supporting materials and documents available for free download, please see www.elr.com.au/support.htm.


     
  7. ELR 2003 Calendar



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