Resource List of Assistive-Adaptive Technology in L231
Operating System Solutions for Windows (PC) and macOS operating systems - Built-in keyboard solutions and tools that provide basic level of access and may be suitable for some students, but may not offer the same level of functionality and customization as commercial or open-source assistive technology solutions as noted by the California Community Colleges Accessibility Center "Assistive Tech".
JAWS® - screenreader (PC - located in ACL facility)
JAWS (Job Access With Speech) is a screen reading software for Windows and is a powerful accessibility solution that reads information on your screen using synthesized speech for individuals with low vision impairments.
Kurzweil® 3000 & 1000 - scan & read output/study skills system (PC and iMac)
Kurzweil is a literacy software for Windows and Mac, with support tools for reading, writing, research, and studying to help students of all ages succeed independently. Features include text-to-speech, text highlighting, dictionaries, scanning, study tools, phonetic word prediction, spell check while typing, Daisy Reader, fact mapping, and more.
Dragon Naturally Speaking® - voice recognition (PC - located in ACL facility)
Dragon Naturally Speaking is a speech-to-text program for students who need assistance with typing papers or completing work for class. It is helpful for students with limited physical mobility, students with Dyslexia or a learning disability, and students who are slower at typing or processing.
Zoomtext® - screen magnification & speech output (PC)
ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is a fully integrated magnification and screen reading program that enlarges, enhances, and reads everything on the computer screen aloud.
Livescribe+ ECHO 2 SmartPen® - Audio recording pen tool for note-taking
ECHO 2 SmartPen records everything you write, hear or say. Review your notes by tapping on them, and the audio is played aloud.
NEW! Glean NoteTaker® by Sonocent® - Audio recording software for note-taking (Chrome-based)
Glean Audio NoteTaker allows the user to record audio online with Windows or record audio online with Mac.
Inspiration® - idea mapping & brainstorming (PC)
Inspiration is a software program to create visual diagrams to help you organize ideas and convert them into an outline format.
Learning Ally Link™ - DAISY Digital Talking Book Player (PC)
Accessible DAISY media, ideal for readers with blindness, low vision, dyslexia, and other specific learning disabilities.
Bookshare® - eBook Library (PC, Chromebook, and Mac)
Reading Tools for Computers used by Bookshare Members
OpenBook® - scan & read output system (PC located in ACL facility).
OpenBook converts printed documents or graphic-based text into an electronic text format using quality speech and the latest optical character recognition (OCR) technology.
Adobe Professional® - OCR scanning output system (PC)
Adobe Professional converts printed documents into an electronic text format using optical character recognition (OCR) technology.
AbbyFineReader® - OCR recognition scanning system (PC - located in ACL facility).
AbbyFineReader converts printed documents or graphic-based text into an electronic text format and other formats using optical character recognition (OCR) technology.
TextAloud® - text to speech plus mp3 or wav. conversion (PC - located in ACL facility).
BrainTrain® - cognitive retraining (PC - located in ACL facility).