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 * CapturaTalk** is changing the lives of struggling students who have difficulty reading. For example, the student in the video couldn't catch his bus because he couldn't read the sign. With the use of the CapturaTalk innovative mobile software, a student can take a picture of the text and have it read back aloud in seconds. It is **simple**, **easy** and **mobile**. CapturaTalk is a software solution designed to enable users to access and understand text using a Windows Mobile device. The device gives users access to text and explanations of the words. CapturaTalk converts text-to-speech from a digital photograph. It can benefit anyone who needs help with reading because of dyslexia or other reading difficulties. It is also beneficial to English as a second language learners. Use of the device reinforces comprehension by highlighting the words as they are read out in a pop up window. The software highlights the words as it is reading them, which can help reinforce word recognition. If the user does not understand a word or terminology, the can listen to a description or explanation. The device can also help with decoding and enhance phonic learning. CapturaTalk won the award for “Handheld Learning Award for Innovation” in the “Special Needs and Inclusion” category at the 2009 Handheld Learning Conference 2009.