Dyslexia is a surprisingly common problem. A 2005 study estimated that between 5 and 17% of the U.S. population are affected by dyslexia and unable to read and write adequately. While there is no known cure to correct the underlying cause of dyslexia, Lingit is trying to help dyslexia sufferers cope.
Lingit has created software that helps individuals with dyslexia improve their written communication. For a dyslexic person, standard word processing spell checkers are often insufficient. For example, if a word deviates too much from the intended word, a spell checker will not provide alternative suggestions. Or, if the word is syntactically correct but is used in the wrong context, the spell checker may not catch it. Lingit understands the deficiencies of most spell checkers and aims to offer a better alternative: a more powerful spell checker with additional writing support, such as word prediction or the ability to read text out aloud.