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Accessibility Toolbox

Assistive Technology

ssistive technology (AT) is available for students with disabilities who require hardware, software, or specialized equipment to enhance their functional abilities in the classroom. AT can be particularly beneficial for students with challenges in language processing, auditory or visual processing, or those who struggle with note-taking, among other areas. If you are registered with the Learning Access Program and believe assistive technology could support your academic success, please contact us at 609.652.4988 to schedule an appointment with our Coordinator of Adaptive Technology. 

*Please note certain technologies may only be available to students with a related approved accommodation. 

AT available on campus

Below are some tools that the Learning Access Program has made available either throughout its campuses or through short-term trial loan to students registered with the office. 

Software

• Available for all students on campus:
  • Rocketbook Beacons turn traditional whiteboards into smartboards by integrating with popular cloud services inside the Rocketbook app. Beacons have been placed on whiteboards throughout campus to help with notetaking and retention of information written on the whiteboards.
  • Read&Write is a program that makes the web, documents, and files more accessible through an intuitive and user-friendly toolbar that assists students, faculty, and staff with everyday tasks such as reading text aloud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments and proofing written work. This program is great for those with learning difficulties, English Language Learners, and/or anyone who needs extra help with their reading and writing. Students can download this program, at no cost, through the portal on the Student Life tab.  Faculty and staff can place a request through Information Technology Services to have it installed on their computer.
• Available for students with an approved accommodation through the Learning Access Program (license required):
  • JAWS is a screen reader, which was developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse.
  • Kurzweil provides built-in features for reading, writing and study skills for those students struggling with literacy. This program is designed to help students become independent learners, active participants with their education, and assist students to achieve full academic potential.
  • Glean is a note-taking software designed to help students capture, organize, and review information more effectively. Whether you're attending lectures, meetings, or studying independently, Glean makes it easy to record key points, annotate audio, and create structured, meaningful notes. With its user-friendly interface and tools that enhance focus and retention, Glean transforms the note-taking process, enabling students to study smarter and achieve academic success.
  • ZoomText is a screen magnifier for Microsoft Windows tailored for low vision users.
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking is a voice-driven program that allows students to create, format and edit documents by thinking out loud. This program is designed to help students increase productivity, creativity, and multi-tasking.

Equipment

• Available for students with an approved accommodation through the Learning Access Program:
  • C-Pen Reader is a portable device that reads printed text aloud with an English, Spanish or French human-like digital voice. 
  • Digital Goniometers including a HALO, which is both an inclinometer and goniometer that allows you to record a patient's measurement with one hand.
  • FM Systems use radio waves to send speech and other signals to hearing aids. We carry the traditional transmitter microphone/receiver and Roger Pens.
  • Handheld Magnifiers are small electronic magnifiers that magnify text and is for use in the classroom.  The product contains continuous magnification and has large intuitive buttons for easier navigation.
  • Smartpens work like a pen, but use Bluetooth technology to record audio and send it to a smartphone, tablet, or PC. This product is designed to help students capture the most from classroom lectures and documents information that could be missed while in the classroom.
  • Spellex is a medical spell check tool for thousands of medical procedures, diseases, surgical terms, treatments, diagnostic tests, and pharmaceuticals.
  • Thunder T3 earmuffs feature Air Flow Control technology that reduce noise in the room.

Accessibility Toolbox 

The Learning Access Program has compiled a list of programs and applications that may be helpful for students struggling with reading, writing, note taking, and time management. The tools below include applications available through Apple and Android app stores for either free or at a minimal cost. The Learning Access Program and ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ University do not endorse or recommend any of the applications other than what the office has purchased, but are providing the information as a resource to students.