CHC Assistive Technology Software
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Read & Write | Kurzweil 3000 | Learning Ally | ZoomText | JAWS | Office 365 | OneNote | Ai-Live
Document Reader, Writing & Study Skills Software
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Read&Write is a customizable easy-to-use toolbar that directly integrates with familiar applications, including Microsoft Word, Chrome, Forefox and Adobe Reader, allowing students to access the reading or writing support tools they need from within the programs they use every day. Read&Write Integrates with mainstream Windows and Mac applications. The product highlights and reads text aloud using natural sounding voices and also includes a comprehensive set of support tools for reading, writing, studying, research and test taking. Read & Write also lets you convert your speech to text easily and accurately. Additionally, it can convert digital documents into audio files, so you can listen to them on the go.
Video Tutorials:
Quick Start Guides & Crib-Sheets:
Read & Write Download Link:
CLICK HERE TO go to TextHelp's Read & Write Page to Download it! Scroll down & Click on the red oval button that says: 'Try Read & Write Today'
Quick intro to Kurzweil 3000
Kurzweil 3000 is an educational technology, or assistive technology, which provides a reading, writing and study platform aimed at people with learning disabilities or other disabilities that make reading or writing difficult. Kurzweil 3000 is used to support those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, English language learners in school, higher education, at home and in the workplace. Kurzweil 3000 can read aloud web-based, digital or scanned print material, convert web-based, digital or scanned print materials into mp3 to provide audible files to listen to on the go or through its firefly web app can be read on an iPad.
Key Benefits:
- Reading Support
- Writing Support
- Study Skills
- Comprehension Support
Watch The Short Demo Video Below to Learn theKey Features & Get Going Fast!
Download Kurzweil 3000 for free (Windows)
Download Kurzweil 3000 for free (Mac)
Free Firefly by Kurzweil App (Apple iOS only)
Kurzweil 3000 - Links to Notetaking Demonstration, Study Guides, Translation Demo
JAWS enables people with vision loss to independently use a computer with a keyboard, speech, or Braille display. With JAWS, students can navigate the Internet, write a document, create spreadsheets and presentations, email correspondence, and much more from their office, remote desktop, terminal servers and from home. ZoomText is loaded on all DSPS & TSC lab computers.
Key Benefits
- Quickly learn to navigate the Windows environment
- Translated into seventeen languages
Learning Ally
Learning Ally provides digital human-narrated audiobooks & textbooks, and in many cases, provides not just text, but descriptions of important maps, charts, and diagrams. (Note: The use of these audiobooks are restricted to those who have a demonstrated learning disability, visual impairment, or physical disability that makes it difficult to read using traditional print.)
Join: Learning Ally’s College Success Program
Free for college students who are blind or visually impaired
As a college student you share many experiences with your sighted classmates, but others are unique to you and your visual impairment. Learning Ally's College Success Program (CSP) will give you the support you need as you navigate your college journey.
The CSP is designed to help facilitate your educational opportunities. It accomplishes this through a robust series of free, self-led courses and on-demand resources. Explore our website to learn more about what the College Success Program offers!
Voice Recognition
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Note-Taking Software
Note-taking apps are aimed primarily at students who struggle with the traditional listen-and-write note-taking method. They offer alternative means to record and highlight topics, from images, audio recording and dictation, categorizing and document annotation.
Microsoft 365 Accessbility Tools
Dictation, Digital Notes, Transcription & Text to Speech
Microsoft OneNote acts as a digital notebook allowing the student to categorize notes into different sections and topics.
OneNote is your free CHC note-taking software for Windows or Mac, with a companion app for mobile devices. OneNote is aimed toward college students and the software also promotes a more accessible way to take notes for students with disabilities. OneNote also offers a Dictate 'Speech to Text' function, as well as a built-in 'screen-reader! Like all 365 software, your notes auto-save to your free OneDrive cloud storage account! A key difference between OneNote and basic note-taking solutions is that OneNote can record audio to your device, splitting the recordings automatically when a pause is detected. The student is able to type while recording, & highlight key points during the recording for later reference. Students can add slides, diagrams, and 'handwritten' notes on their notes if using a smart pencil and a tablet. Microsoft OneNote syncs across mobile and desktop devices, in addition to allowing easy sharing between users. Students can add mixed media (audio, video, images, etc.) to their notes, in addition to highlighting and annotations.
OneNote quick start guide
OneNote video training
Live-Captioning & Transcription Service
For our students who are deaf or HOH, CHC offers Ai-Live professional captioning for online course lectures. The service is fully web-based, and easy to use. Afterwards, students can download accurate text transcripts of their meetings and lecture audio too!
Ai-Live for Students: (5 minute read)
Ai-Live Video Tutorial: (3 minute video)
Kurzweil 3000 Download For Mac
Screen Magnification Software
Kurzweil 3000 Windows 10
ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is a fully integrated magnification and reading program tailored for low-vision users. Magnifier/Reader enlarges and enhances everything on your computer screen, echoes your typing and essential program activity, and automatically reads documents, web pages, email. ZoomText is loaded on all DSPS & TSC lab computers.
Key Benefits
- High-definition text that's easy to read at all magnification levels
- Settings allow you to fine-tune the thickness and spacing of text for added legibility