Dyslexia+AT+solutions

Below is a list of free software specifically recommended for individuals with dyslexia for dystalk.com Of course, these tools will work for other individuals as well!

AnswerTips
AnswerTips® are small information bubbles that define any word when double-clicked. An AnswerTips-enabled site or blog means visitors get fast facts on 4 million topics provided by Answers.com when they double-click on any word, without opening a new browser or following outbound links. AnswerTips deliver instant definitions, explanations and facts including biographies, tech terms, geography, pop culture and much more. @http://www.answers.com/main/download_answers_win.jsp

Dropbox
Allows you to save large files and access them from anywhere online. Ideal for backing up coursework etc. []

KeepMeOut!
A tool that stops you visiting chosen sites too often or for too long. []

mindmeister
Free web-based collaborative mind mapping tool for brainstorming and project-managment. @http://www.mindmeister.com/

TimeGlider
TimeGlider allows you to create event-spans so that you can see durations and how they overlap. You can create timelines about the last year of your family, the last century of world events, or about pre-historical (bce/bc) times. A great revision tool. @http://timeglider.com/