The send button is there, tempting you to hit it the moment you finished an email or text message. It can be the misheld belief of some dyslexics, and until recently by me, that “normal” people can write a text message or email and do not have to go back and edit it. This is not right – having spoken to plenty people on this, they always wait 5 to 10 minutes before sending their emails as they need to proofread it and sometimes realise that the initial message makes no sense at all. If you, like me, have held this belief for years is a massive surprise. It is a good habit to cultivate, if you have time, to pause before sending particularly emails and text messages (although most my friends have understood my unique take on English language while texting by now!)
Episode 82 – Dyslexia Empowering Technology with Jack Churchill OBE
In this episode, we meet Jack Churchill OBE, Founder and CEO of Scanning Pens and Empowering Technology Group. Diagnosed with dyslexia at 14, Jack experienced firsthand the challenges of keeping up in school. After losing his job during the late 1990s dot-com bubble burst, Jack and his university friend Toby started Scanning Pens. They recognized the immense benefits of text-to-audio pens for dyslexic individuals. Today, their advanced scanning pens, including exam-approved versions, support people with dyslexia globally. In 2023, Jack and Toby received an OBE for their contributions to international trade and the dyslexia community. This episode delves into the journey of Scanning Pens, its evolution, and the future of assistive technology.
