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Accessibility Software Provided by the [http://www.evergreen.edu/access/assistive-technology AT Technology lab]
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*'''[https://www.texthelp.com/en-us/products/read-write/ Read and Write Gold]''' - Read and Write Gold is a robust software application that contains reading, writing, studying, & research tools, and integrates with common applications such as MS Word, and Adobe .PDF files. It has many functions including screen reading and dictation capabilities! All you need to access this download is your Evergreen login credentials (username and password), and an internet connection. Please note that this may take up to 30-45 minutes to install, depending on your internet speed.
 
*'''[http://www.nuance.com/talk/ Dragon Naturally Speaking v10]''': A speech recognition software package. Control and use your computer via voice command.  
 
*'''[http://www.nuance.com/talk/ Dragon Naturally Speaking v10]''': A speech recognition software package. Control and use your computer via voice command.  
 
*'''[http://www.freedomscientific.com/products/fs/jaws-product-page.asp JAWS v11]''':(Job Access With Speech) is a screen reader, a software program for visually impaired users.  
 
*'''[http://www.freedomscientific.com/products/fs/jaws-product-page.asp JAWS v11]''':(Job Access With Speech) is a screen reader, a software program for visually impaired users.  
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*'''[http://www.kurzweiledu.com/kurz3000.html Kurzweil 3000]''': Reading software with lots of extensions that make it useful for students with many kinds of reading difficulties, not just the visually impaired.  
 
*'''[http://www.kurzweiledu.com/kurz3000.html Kurzweil 3000]''': Reading software with lots of extensions that make it useful for students with many kinds of reading difficulties, not just the visually impaired.  
 
*'''[http://www.inspiration.com/Inspiration Inspiration v8]''': Inspiration is a tool for visual learning.  
 
*'''[http://www.inspiration.com/Inspiration Inspiration v8]''': Inspiration is a tool for visual learning.  
*'''[http://www.audible.com/whatis?ie=UTF8&pf_rd_r=0ZD1T8M8N720JB95GYNA&pf_rd_m=A2ZO8JX97D5MN9&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=1402858021&pf_rd_p=1268268562&pf_rd_s=top-2 Audible Manager]''': Audible is a reader for audio books and a wide variety of other digital material.  
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*'''[http://www.audible.com/whatisie=UTF8&pf_rd_r=0ZD1T8M8N720JB95GYNA&pf_rd_m=A2ZO8JX97D5MN9&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=1402858021&pf_rd_p=1268268562&pf_rd_s=top-2 Audible Manager]''': Audible is a reader for audio books and a wide variety of other digital material.  
 
*'''[http://tech.aph.org/pda_info.htm Icon and Braille+Sync]''': Software to work with the Icon and Braille Plus mobile manager.  
 
*'''[http://tech.aph.org/pda_info.htm Icon and Braille+Sync]''': Software to work with the Icon and Braille Plus mobile manager.  
 
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*'''[https://www.learningally.org/About-Us/Why-Audiobooks Learning Ally -- Daisy Reader]'''-
 
===== <br> Accessible Software often employs optical character recognition known as OCR.  Understanding how it [[Optical Character Recognition|works]] can help you make your content accessible. =====
 
===== <br> Accessible Software often employs optical character recognition known as OCR.  Understanding how it [[Optical Character Recognition|works]] can help you make your content accessible. =====
  
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====Accessibility Reasorces====
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*[https://www.evergreen.edu/accessibility Evergreen's Guide on Accessible Technology ]
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*[[Accessibility_Help|Accessibility Help Page ]]
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*[[Tips_for_Providing_Barrier-Free_Access|Tips for Providing Barrier-Free Access]]
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*[[Accessibility_Software|Accessibility Software]]
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*[[Accessibility:_Where_to_Go_for_Help|Accessibility: Where to Go for Help]]
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*[[Optical_Character_Recognition|Optical Character Recognition]]
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====Creating Accessible Content====
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*[[Accessible_Word_Documents|Accessible Word Documents]]
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*[[Create_an_Accessible_PDF|Create an Accessible PDF]]
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*[[Creating_Accessible_Math_Resources|Creating Accessible Math Resources]]
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*[[Accessible_Spreadsheets|Accessible Spreadsheets]]
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*[[Accessible_Video|Accessible Video]]
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*[[Accessible_Canvas_Pages|Accessible Canvas Pages]]
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*[[Accessible_WordPress_Pages|Accessible WordPress Pages ]]
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*[[Accessibility_Within_Canvas_Checklist|Accessibility Within Canvas Checklist]]
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*[[Learn_more_about_Accessibiliity_and_Inclusive_Design|Learn more about Accessibiliity and Inclusive Design]]
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Revision as of 14:41, 5 October 2017

Accessibility Software Provided by the AT Technology lab

Evergreen has a standard set of AT software for all of the College’s AT stations.

  • Read and Write Gold - Read and Write Gold is a robust software application that contains reading, writing, studying, & research tools, and integrates with common applications such as MS Word, and Adobe .PDF files. It has many functions including screen reading and dictation capabilities! All you need to access this download is your Evergreen login credentials (username and password), and an internet connection. Please note that this may take up to 30-45 minutes to install, depending on your internet speed.
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking v10: A speech recognition software package. Control and use your computer via voice command.
  • JAWS v11:(Job Access With Speech) is a screen reader, a software program for visually impaired users.
  • ZoomText v9.1: A screen magnifier for Microsoft Windows. For users with limited vision.
  • Kurzweil 3000: Reading software with lots of extensions that make it useful for students with many kinds of reading difficulties, not just the visually impaired.
  • Inspiration v8: Inspiration is a tool for visual learning.
  • Audible Manager: Audible is a reader for audio books and a wide variety of other digital material.
  • Icon and Braille+Sync: Software to work with the Icon and Braille Plus mobile manager.
  • Learning Ally -- Daisy Reader-

Accessible Software often employs optical character recognition known as OCR. Understanding how it works can help you make your content accessible.