Scanning Pens is a leading supplier of Assistive Technology with offices in the US, UK, Australia, India and Canada. Thousands of children use the ReaderPen every day of the week in schools and at home. For many years Scanning Pen has provided free trials to schools, but now for the first time ever Scanning Pens is delighted to offer a free 14 day trial of the Award Winning ReaderPen to parents.

Children would normally receive support in school from teachers, but with remote working this is not easily possible, and parents are discovering there are few hours in the day to support their children’s reading needs. It is essential to continue to support a child’s reading both for school work but also for pleasure, and to help them continue their progression in literacy. During these times of stay at home orders as well as many children being given paper-based packets, there is a great opportunity for children to read books and work on vocabulary so that they don’t fall behind.

The ReaderPen is a portable text-to-speech device that scans printed text. It is a powerful reading support because:

Low tech – meaning no setup so children are reading on their own within minutes
No WIFI requirement – the device is stand alone, so no need for internet connection
Built in rechargeable Battery – can be used anywhere anytime
Distraction free – Unlike using a tablet or smartphone to support reading, this device is designed specifically to support reading and keeps the child focused on reading
Dictionary lookup – Instantly access definitions from multiple dictionaries including the Oxford Primary Dictionary
2hrs Screen time limit – The American Heart Foundation recommend a maximum of 2hrs screen time per day (2018). Reading paper-based books are an obvious alternative.

Want to see the ReaderPen in action, see what our parents and students have to say:

Parents/Students:

District/School staff/Students:

“We are extremely pleased with the ReaderPen. Our 7 year old daughter is dyslexic and this was absolutely one of the best purchases we ever made for her. She didn’t like to read simply because at times it became difficult and overwhelming for her to even complete a sentence or a paragraph. She has been using the ReaderPen for several months at home and in school. The ReaderPen gives her the ability to read on her own without having to ask for help constantly.” - Parent

Scanning Pens warehousing & customer support services are up and running during this pandemic and able to supply and support customers.

To request a school or parent trial*, please visit:

UK & Ireland - US - Canada - Australia

*Offer open to schools in US, UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and COBIS & BSME schools and parents in US, UK, Australia, Canada and Ireland.