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
- or by Texthelp
- by Cambium Learning Technologies
- (Windows Only)
- 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 or by Texthelp
Grammar/Spell Checkers
- CheckIt! within or by Texthelp
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
- or by Texthelp
- by Cambium Learning Technologies
Flashcards and Study Aids
Executive Functioning: Organization Tools
Organization Tools
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Executive Functioning: Time/Task Management Tools
Time/Task Management Tools
- or Pomodoro Apps (search for these on the internet)
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- and 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 or by Texthelp
- Brightness level, night mode, reduced blue light features built into the operating system of a device