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Subject: New text display process may aid Dyslexics

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H. Michael Sweeney (Author, Publisher)

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Date Posted: 09:40:12 07/13/11 Wed

I recently published a new book using a new display technology called ErgoText, which is both ergonomic and heuristic (improves learning power) in nature. At a recent convention showing the book two purchasers happened to be Dyslexic and announced (paraphrased) "Wow! I can read this no problem!" A bit of dialog convinced me aspects of ErgoText may hold a key to resolving Dyslexia and other reading issues.

So I contacted two other Dyslexics I knew and let the try it. They also said something similar. Between the four, there were three types of Dyslexics. Encouraged, I contacted the ErgoText inventors (ergodox.com) and as result they are offering a 'comparative reading challenge' - a kind of test for persons with reading difficulties (or not) to try to evaluate if the notion is true, and if so, to what extent, and to see if further scientific study or R&D is warranted to amplify or confirm any such ability.

To participate (about 5 minutes for normal readers) visit ergodox.com.

They are offering a free print-your-own writing paper to all who do participate, though one can choose to be anonymous if they wish. The writing paper uses the same technology principles and thus should make handwriting easier to read as well, especially as the writer gets used to it. My own handwriting is much better for it, I assure you.

If you want to know more about the book, it is a sci-fi called In Mindless Times - learn more at proparanoidpress.com, currently the only outlet for the book (ISBN number not yet published).

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