Assistive Technology Centre
The Assistive Technology Centre is a mentoring service that provides education, information and research on methods that enhance learning and increase accessibility.
Upon referral by Academic Accommodations or by the student themselves, we provide 1-1 assistance and tailor solutions to overcome any challenge, big or small! All uOttawa students in the academic accommodations system are welcome.
In this website you will find information about our Centre, and find tutorials on many different types of assistive technologies.
Need help? Contact us!
To book an appointment, click here!
Meet the Mentors!
Arda
Hometown: Istanbul, Turkey
Program of study: Political Science, Psychology
Spoken languages: English, French and Turkish
Malak
Hometown: Taza, Morocco
Program of study: Business Technology Management
Spoken languages: French, English and Arabic
Anika
Hometown: Moka, Mauritius
Program of study: Psychology
Spoken languages: English, French and Creole
Omar
Hometown:
Casablanca, Morocco
Program of study:
Political Science and EconomicsSpoken languages: French, English and Arabic
Maysa
Hometown: Tunis, Tunisia
Program of study: Biotechnology
Spoken languages: French, English and Arabic
Tutorials
Types of Technologies
Need something read back to you? Need to control your computer or write using your voice?
This category involves text-to-speech, speech-to-text and more!
Writing assignments, projects and exams can be hard. From speech-to-text to grammar and spell checking, there is a solution for everyone!
Studying and managing school life can be daunting. Whether you want to take better recordings, brainstorm efficiently, manage distractions or take better notes; This section has it all.
Types of Strategies
Do you have a really long assignment? A major honours project? Need a refresher on study habits?
Do you find it difficult and frustrating to memorize mass amounts of information? Check these strategies to train and develop your memorizing abilities.
Remembering specific details and major concepts from lectures also depend on effective note-taking. Check these strategies that will help you succeed.