Reading Impaired AssessmentBehavior Data Systems, Ltd. (BDS) and its subsidiaries Risk & Needs Assessment, Inc. (Risk & Needs) and Professional Online Testing Solutions, Inc. (Online Testing) design, research and market tests for specific client, patient and offender groups. Each of these publishers has taken steps to address this “reading impairment assessment” issue. HistoryHuman Voice AudioHuman Voice Audio requires a computer with a CD Rom drive when used with BDS (www.bdsltd.com) or Risk & Needs Assessment, Inc. (www.riskandneeds.com) Windows (diskettes or USB flash drives). In contrast, Online Testing (www.online-testing.com) does not require a CD Rom drive. In addition, an earphone (reduces distractions) and simple up-down arrow key (keyboard) instructions are needed. Human Voice Audio instructions are provided. The client, patient or offender sits at a computer with earphones. Earphones enhance clarity, minimize distractions and reduces distracting other people working in the area. The arrow keys allow clients’ to easily switch back and forth between questions and answers. The client can only go back one question for corrections. Automated (computerized) testing is faster than traditional paper-pencil testing. Each question or answer is highlighted on the computer screen (monitor) as it is simultaneously read to the client in English or Spanish. The client can go back-and-forth as many times as needed for clarification. When the client selects an answer the program advances to the next question. Human Voice Audio can be provided in other languages. For information on Human Voice Audio or providing it in other languages call 1 (800) 231-2401 and ask the receptionist to connect you with Sheryl, our Human Voice Audio coordinator. Human Voice Audio is not a solution to reading impaired assessment problems. However, it is a beginning or one step forward. Interested researchers are encouraged to contact Sheryl, our Human Voice Audio coordinator. BDS and its subsidiaries would like to participate in “reading impaired assessment” research. In other words we would like to partner with interested parties. Behavior Data Systems, Ltd. P.O. Box 44256 Phoenix, Arizona 85064-4256 www.bdsltd.com info@bdsltd.com or its subsidiaries Risk & Needs Assessment, Inc. www.riskandneeds.com info@riskandneeds.com and Professional Online Testing Solutions, Inc. www.online-testing.com info@online-testing.com Copyright © Protected. All Rights Reserved. * * *
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