Assistive software available through the ATAC
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- Overview
- Student Technology Centers computer labs
- IUware
- Available for checkout
- Software packages available
- AT training and support
Overview
The Assistive Technology and Accessibility Centers (ATAC) at Indiana University provide access to a wide range of software packages designed to assist with IT access for individuals with vision, hearing, cognitive, and mobility impairments.
Student Technology Centers computer labs
Commonly used assistive software packages such as Freedom Scientific's Fusion, NV Access's NVDA, and TextHelp Read&Write are available for use on all Windows workstations in the Student Technology Centers computer labs.
IUware
Several applications are available for students, faculty, and staff through IUWare at no additional cost via the IUware.
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The ATAC has a library of assistive software that are commonly used in the higher education environment. The library includes various assistive software for low-vision/blind computer access, voice recognition, reading assistance, and writing assistance. Items from the AT library are available for short-term loan; see About the ATAC's assistive technology loan program.
Software packages available
Reading and writing support
Software | Description | Works on |
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TextHelp Read&Write | Read&Write software supports reading and writing with Text-To-Speech (TTS) of PDFs, web pages, Word docs, and any on screen text. It also includes enhanced spell checking in multiple desktop applications and can convert text into mp3s. Read&Write is available on IUware for students, faculty, and staff free of charge. |
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Dragon Professional | Dragon Professional provides individuals the ability to control their computer using their voice as well as speech-to-text capability. |
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Note taking support
Software | Description | Works on |
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Sonocent Note Taker | Sonocent helps students easily capture full recordings of classes and meetings and provides students the ability to manipulate those recordings. Speech appears as chunks of audio that can then be linked to written notes, PowerPoint slides, images, and more. |
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Screen magnification/screen reading software
Software | Description | Works on |
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Fusion | Fusion is actually two applications: ZoomText, a screen magnification application, and JAWS, a screenreading application. Fusion provides students with visual impairments the ability to use their computer to their full potential. |
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Operating system accessibility features
Most modern operating systems have accessibility features built into them by default. Windows, Macs, and Chromebooks all have different capabilities. The ATAC can work with students to maximize their computing experience by training them to use the various features native to the OS.
AT training and support
The ATAC staff are available to provide consultation, training, and support to help with your assistive technology needs. Contact the ATAC at 812-856-4112 or atac@iu.edu
for more information.
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