Assistive Technology Offered by the ASC
This list is not exhaustive, but can give you an idea of the assistance that the Accessibility Services Center can provide you.
Livescribe Echo Smartpen
This pen digitizes handwritten notes and syncs them with audio recordings.
Optelec Traveller HD
The Optelec Traveler HD is a portable device that magnifies text and images up to 30x for easier reading.
Scanmarker Pro
This digital highlighter and reading pen captures printed text, reads it aloud in real-time, and can translate text into over 112 languages.
Other Tools for Students
Information provided by Rachel Kruzel, Texthelp.
Text-to-Speech or Literacy Support Tools
Text-to-speech and literacy support programs provide support with reading content and also often increase comprehension. Built-in tools, such as dictionaries and translators, support learning, while other embedded tools provide visual tracking support. Learning disabilities, ADHD, mental health diagnoses, concussions or traumatic brain injuries, physical disabilities, chronic health conditions, and visual impairments may all benefit from these types of tools.
Text-to-Speech or Literacy Support Tools
- Read&Write or Read&Write for Google Chrome by Texthelp
- Kurzweil by Cambium Learning Technologies
- Microsoft Learning Tools within Office 365
- VoiceDream Reader
- Balabolka (Windows Only)
- VoiceOver on Mac Operating Systems
Writing Tools
Tools such as dictation or speech-to-text, which will type out what you say, help get content into a document, while grammar and spellchecking tools support the mechanics of writing. Tools such as mind mapping or brainstorming provide support in graphically creating and organizing a paper.
Dictation/Speech-to-Text
- Talk&Type within Read&Write or Read&Write for Google Chrome by Texthelp
- Google Voice Typing
- Dragon Naturally Speaking
- Dictate within Office 365
- Voice Control within Mac Operating Systems
- Windows Voice Recognition
Grammar/Spell Checkers
- CheckIt! within Read&Write or Read&Write for Google Chrome by Texthelp
- Ginger Grammar and Spell Checker
- Grammarly
- Hemingway Editor
Mind Mapping/Brainstorming Tools
Study Skills Tools
Highlighters, annotation tools, and digital flashcards are all tools that can help you retain and understand information.
Highlighters and Annotation Tools
- Read&Write or Read&Write for Google Chrome by Texthelp
- Kurzweil by Cambium Learning Technologies
- Microsoft Learning Tools within Office 365
- Kami
Flashcards and Study Aids
Executive Functioning: Organization Tools
Organization Tools
Executive Functioning: Time/Task Management Tools
Time/Task Management Tools
- Pomodoro Technique or Pomodoro Apps (search for these on the internet)
- Cold Turkey and Cold Turkey Writer
- Priority Matrix
- Written? Kitten!
- MinimaList
- Guided Access and Do Not Disturb on iOS devices
Visual Support and Screen Masking
Screen masking tools, which put a colored tint on a computer screen, or tools that support the tracking of a mouse or line of text can help with cognitive or physical disabilities.
Visual Support and Screen Masking Tools
- Screen Masking tool within Read&Write or Read&Write for Google Chrome by Texthelp
- Brightness level, night mode, reduced blue light features built into the operating system of a device
- Screen Mask Chrome Extension
- Beeline Reader