ClassMate Reader 1.1 now supporting MP3 playback

Longueuil, Quebec, August 29, 2008 - Coinciding with the new school year, HumanWare is pleased to release version 1.1 of the ClassMate Reader.  Many students and educators have been anticipating this latest software version of the ClassMate Reader. This new upgrade version allows its users to choose between 3 high quality voices and provides access to MP3 and Wav files. The inclusion of these formats opens the door to a vast selection of content from CDs, scanned documents and the immense collection of audio files found on the web.

This portable and affordable digital talking audio book player allows individuals to have access to their content by using a versatile compact unit.  Reading for comprehension is enhanced because the focus is not placed on decoding the text, but on understanding the passage. With ease and confidence, the learner has control over the reading pace while increasing their comprehension and vocabulary along the way.

The numerous Universal formats supported by the ClassMate Reader places the world of information in the palm of your hand. Over the course of last year, students and teachers were given the opportunity to work in depth with the ClassMate Reader.  It is exciting to hear that non-readers are now becoming readers with the support of the ClassMate Reader. In fact, when asked for comments after using the ClassMate, a High school student from the Lab School of Washington said "I can go to college".

In addition to boosting their self-confidence, students show the initiative to become independent learners.  They can also envision themselves pursuing postsecondary studies with the ability to handle the academics demands.  The ClassMate Reader has been used in summer programs at different levels, and adults who have always wanted to read for pleasure are now able to do so with confidence.

We look forward to providing you with additional features and functionalities that will help print-disabled students access the world of print.

To upgrade your ClassMate reader and for more specific information on version 1.1 please visit:

http://www.humanware.com/en-international/support/copy_of_classmate_reader

You can purchase the ClassMate Reader online (U.S.A.) at:

http://www.humanware.com/en-usa/products/copy_of_learning_disabilities/_details/id_107/classmate_reader.html

To find out more about the ClassMate Reader, please contact your local HumanWare office or visit us at:

http://www.humanware.com/en-international/products/copy_of_learning_disabilities/_details/id_107/classmate_reader.html

About HumanWare

HumanWare is the global leader in assistive technologies for the print disabled. HumanWare provides products to people who are blind or have low vision, and persons/or individuals with learning disabilities. HumanWare offers a collection of innovative products, including BrailleNote, the leading productivity device for the blind in education, business, and for personal use; the Victor Reader product line, the world's leading digital audiobook players; myReader2, HumanWare's unique "auto-reader" for people with low vision; and the ClassMate Reader, the only portable book player to offer synchronized text and audio for individuals.