Classroom Accessibility Tools

Great for quick translations and for copying and pasting documents for translation. The phone app translates documents using the camera and is useful for two way conversations. 

Google Translate is located inside Google Docs under Tools.

Translations can be translated directly to the student's computer or on the white board, and transcripts can be downloaded. Also a great resource for students with hearing loss.

Available for download in the Software Center or through the Translator website.

Available in the Chrome webstore, the free version of Read & Write allows students to highlight text and have it read aloud. 

Great for struggling readers and ELL learners. Useful for IEP and 504 accommodations.

When creating slideshows, PPTs, handouts, and documents, make sure you use sans-serif fonts for easier readability. 

Lexend fonts can also be added to Google Fonts located inside fonts under "More Fonts."

Changes the display font in Chrome to OpenDyslexic to make it easier for dyslexic students to read websites. 

Does not change the font in Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets. 

Voice Typing is available in Google Docs and located under the Tools menu.

Helpful for students that struggle with dyslexia, dyspraxia, or dysgraphia which make spelling, typing, and hand mobility difficult for them.

Kami offers a number of features for student accessibility. Assignments in Kami offer a Screen Reader for Read Aloud, Voice Typing, and Voice Comments. 

It also converts PDF files into documents that students can interact with.

When playing a DVD, YouTube video, screencast, or audio clip, or participating in a Zoom meeting, add the closed captions or subtitles. 

Usually it is located in the settings or as a button located at the bottom of the screen.

Students who struggle with ADHD have difficulty managing and visualizing time. 

To help students visualize the passage of time, put a visual timer with time shrinking on the board and set the timer for 25 minutes or less, followed with a brain or movement break.