Solutions by Reader & Setting
Reading pens for every reader — PenScanner gets them there.
PenScanner pens scan printed text and read it aloud instantly, with translation into 112 languages and an exam-lock mode for IEP and 504 accommodations. Trusted by 1,200+ schools and rated 4.7 by 5,900+ readers. Choose your situation below.
Schools & Districts
K-12 AT coordinators, SPED directors, and administrators
ClassWallet procurement, exam-lock mode, and volume pricing. The reading pen assistive technology coordinators trust for IEP and 504 accommodations at scale.
- ClassWallet · no PO needed
- Exam-lock accommodation mode
- Volume pricing from 5 units
- Free 30-day district evaluation pilot
More Specialized Reading Solutions
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SPED teachers, IEP/504 coordinators, parents
Dyslexia & Reading Support
Phonics module, exam accommodation mode, and instant read-aloud — built for students who deserve to read independently.
Students, adults, and readers with focus challenges
ADHD & Focus
Hear the page instead of losing your place. Read-aloud keeps attention on meaning, not decoding, with zero screen distractions.
Kids who struggle with reading and homework at home
Parents
No jargon, no diagnosis required. If homework is a fight, PenScanner reads any book or worksheet aloud instantly.
ESL coordinators, teachers, and bilingual learners
ELL / ESL
112 translation languages and an instant dictionary that explains words in the student’s home language.
Disability services offices, professors, and college students
Higher Education
Accessibility-office ready. Scan dense textbooks, export to Word, and support reading disabilities across every department.
Researchers, legal analysts, and medical practitioners
Professionals
Digitize annotated documents, scan case files, export citations — at the speed your workflow demands.
Travelers, expatriates, and globally mobile professionals
Travel & Languages
Translation Earbuds handle live two-way spoken conversation. PAL reads menus, signs, and documents wherever you land.
Direct Answers About PenScanner Solutions
Quick facts for parents, assistive technology coordinators, and special educators.
Which reading pen is best for dyslexia?
For dyslexia, choose a PenScanner model with instant read-aloud and the phonics module. Students can scan any printed line and hear it spoken immediately, and exam-lock mode makes it usable as an IEP or 504 testing accommodation.
Can schools buy PenScanner with ClassWallet or federal funds?
Yes. PenScanner is an approved ClassWallet vendor, so schools can purchase without a PO. Volume pricing starts at 5 units, and districts can run a free 30-day pilot.
Does my child need a diagnosis to use a reading pen?
No. Any child who struggles to read printed homework can use PenScanner at home. It reads any page aloud instantly, with no diagnosis or IEP required.
Can a reading pen help English language learners?
Yes. PenScanner translates scanned text into 112 languages and includes a dictionary that explains words in the student’s home language.
Is a reading pen allowed during exams?
PenScanner’s exam-lock accommodation mode disables translation and storage features so the pen only reads text aloud, which is the setup used for IEP and 504 testing accommodations.
Not sure where to start?
Compare every model side by side — standalone vs connected, phonics, exam-lock, translation — and find your pen in two minutes.