TDSB Assistive Technology

Mindomo is an online Graphic Organizer tool which is designed to support students with creating mind maps to organize and connect their ideas. Students can embed video, voice recording and images to support their thinking along with many other features.

OrbitNote is a toolbar that students can use to access the reading, writing and annotation tools in a PDF.  Once the file is opened, the OrbitNote toolbar appears directly in the PDF. The tools in OrbitNote are similar to the ones in Read&Write.

Read and Write is a toolbar that helps students with reading, writing and research tasks. The Read and Write Extension will automatically appear for all Students and Staff in the Chrome browser.

Screenshot Reader is one of the tools on the Read&Write for Google Chrome extension that can support students with reading aloud any text on the screen. It can read aloud text used in images that some screen readers cannot read.

WeVideo is an online video editor that supports students to make a variety of media presentations.  Students can get make podcasts and videos.

WeVideo Screen and Webcam Recorder is an extension and can support students with creating videos and audio of what is on their screen.  In addition to recording video and voice there is a highlighting and annotation tool.

Boardmaker 7 is a tool to create, edit and share symbol-based and visual resources and activities that support communication, early academic and life skills.  

Book Creator is a tool for students to create digital books with multiple ways of expression and representation. There are many built-in assistive technology tools including speech to text, audio recording, and captioning.

Lumio is a web-based tool which helps support the creation of engaging lessons that students can interact with in class, remotely, or on their own time on their own devices. Students can access Lumio from the Make & Do section of the TDSB Virtual Library. 

The ALL Reading Program is an evidence-based approach designed to teach basic reading skills to nonverbal students who require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Students can learn using the access method that works best for them: touch, eye gaze or scanning. 

Clicker 8 and Clicker Writer Apps are for early or emergent readers or writers.  Students can use writing grids or the keyboard to write with auditory feedback, picture support and word prediction. Clicker is highly customizable to meet student needs and also offers alternate access methods (e.g. switch scanning, eye gaze).  

Helpkidzlearn Games and Activities is a website with over 200 activities to develop skills required for students to use alternate access methods such as joysticks, switches and eye gaze.  Activities range from cause and effect, targeting, timing, and choice making activities.