16 Mar 2023

C-Pen reader helping people with dyslexia

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 16 March 2023

It's estimated around 10% of New Zealanders have dyslexia.

The learning difficulty can be debilitating but for dyslexic building apprentices - a new gadget is proving to be a game changer.

The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation is rolling out C-Pen readers - devices which can scan and read out text.

Rhys Williams is a building training advisor - he's been in the industry for 40 years and describes himself as profoundly dyslexic.

C Pen Reader

C Pen Reader Photo: cpen.com