Assistive Technology Software Resource Guide

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Description, restrictions, and links to Assistive Tech (AT) software including built-in AT features in existing software and operating systems. For all staff, students, and some available to general public.

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What is Assistive Technology?

Any piece of equipment or device used to improve the capabilities of people with disabilities - Oklahoma ABLE Tech

Assistive technology (AT) software is available to faculty, staff, and students, and can be downloaded/enabled on a personal device. Some AT software is available to the general public. Restrictions noted below.  (For UCO-owned devices, please contact Disability Support Services at dsslab@uco.edu)

For Windows OS:

Features AT software 

 

Screen Magnifier

Fusion  (Fusion Tutorial) UCO email required

ZoomText (ZoomText TutorialUCO email required

Windows magnifier (Windows logo key  + Plus sign (+)) Free​​​​

Screen Readers

Jaws (JAWS TutorialUCO email required

NVDA (NVDA TutorialFree

Speech Recognition

Dragon (Please email:dsslab@uco.edu) Registration with DSS is required

Speech-To-Text

Windows Speech-To-Text (Windows logo key + H keyFree

 

Text-To-Speech

Adobe Reader Read-Out-Loud (Adobe Reader Read-Out-Loud TutorialFree

Edge Read Aloud (Edge Read Aloud TutorialFree

Outlook Read Aloud (Outlook Read Aloud TutorialFree

Word Immersive Reader (Word Immersive Reader TutorialFree

For Mac OS:

Features

AT Software

Screen Magnifier

Apple Zoom Feature (Apple Zoom Tutorial)  Free

Screen Reader

VoiceOver (VoiceOver TutorialFree

Speech Recognition

Apple Voice Control (Apple Voice Control tutorialFree

Speech-To-Text

Apple Dictation (Apple Dictation Tutorial)  Free

Text-To-Speech

Apple Speech (Apple Speech TutorialFree

If you require assistance with installation or training of AT, feel free to contact Disability Support Services. 

Disability Support Services
University of Central Oklahoma
Nigh University Center, Room 305
405-974- 2516
https://www.uco.edu/student-resources/dss/
dss@uco.edu    

 

 

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