Accessible Technology:

Assistive Software

Accessible Technology Workshop Series

Introduction

  • Text-to-Speech (Reading Software)
  • Speech-to-Text (Dictation Software)
  • Reading/Writing Software
  • Other helpful programs

Text-to-Speech

Text-to-Speech

  • JAWS (Job Action With Speech)
  • Kurzweil
  • Read & Write Gold
  • Synthesized voice reads text aloud naturally

Some read everything on the screen (screen readers), some read only text that is highlighted, and some read only from within their own environment.

Text-to-Speech

  • Blind/Low Vision
  • Reading difficulties
  • English as a second language
  • Distraction

Uses:

Text-to-Speech

Software Demonstration

Speech-to-Text

Speech-to-Text

  • Dragon Naturally Speaking
  • Siri/Cortana/Google Assistant
  • Windows speech recognition
  • Apple dictation

Use your voice to dictate text without using the mouse or keyboard.  Control your device with your voice.

Speech-to-Text

  • Mobile difficulties
  • Spelling difficulties
  • Speed/Accuracy
  • Convenience

Uses:

Speech-to-Text

Software Demonstration

Reading/Writing Software

Reading/Writing Software

  • Kurzweil
  • Read & Write Gold
  • WordQ
  • Ginger/Grammarly

These programs allow students to use various tools for reading, writing, spelling, and studying.

Reading/Writing Software

  • Reading/pronunciation
  • Spell check
  • Definitions
  • Highlighting
  • Study Notes

Uses:

Reading/Writing Software

Software Demonstration

Other Helpful Programs

Other Helpful Programs

  • Inspiration 9
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Electronic Calendars
  • Mobile Phone Applications

Various programs are available to help students take notes and stay organized, as well as plan their lives and projects.

Other Helpful Programs

  • Note Taking
  • Organization
  • Planning
  • Time Management
  • Studying

Uses:

Other Helpful Programs

Software Demonstration

Accessible Technology: Assistive Software

By Kyle Chapman

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Accessible Technology: Assistive Software

Discusses software that students may run on their computers to improve their access to course material. Much of this technology is also used by people with exceptionalities to perform job function or day-to-day tasks. Intended time: approximately 2 hours with demonstrations.

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