Assistive Technology for free

Here is an ongoing list for those who might find this helpful:-

AbilityNet has a set of useful advice suitable for different conditions

Voice control for Chrome – extension from the chrome store

Chrome Store – lotts of extensions for Chrome

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon

Google Keep – for remembering and storing information

Grammarly- online support for writing

https://www.grammarly.com/?q=brand&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brand_f1&utm_content=229881030226&utm_term=grammarly&matchtype=e&placement=&network=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz4Duza2E6QIVVOvtCh3ivwLpEAAYASAAEgLy8fD_BwE

Google Docs – on the tools menu voice typing is a good aide to writing

Microphone in www.google.co.uk gets overlooked as an access tool

Typing Assistant – word prediction tool 

https://www.sumitsoft.com/

NDVA – screenreader – https://www.nvaccess.org/

Look also at Ease of Access (Windows 10)  – list of adjustments to make your computer more accessible. ( see powerpoint “Accessibility in Windows 10)

AppWriter Cloud – text to speech, word prediction, pdf reader and overlay writer

Dwell Clicker – not free £12 but for those who can’t click on a mouse. Download for free

https://thinksmartbox.com/download-dwell-clicker-2/thank-you-for-downloading-dwell-clicker/

ACE pointers for older systems eg Windows 7 does what ease of access does for windows 10

WordTalk – free text to speech for older microsoft word 

https://www.wordtalk.org.uk/download/

Apps

Remember the Milk – https://www.rememberthemilk.com/

Mindmeister – free mindmapping software

https://www.mindmeister.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=uk_en_search_brand&utm_content=mm&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwNGc4K-E6QIVmpntCh1rsgGgEAAYASAAEgKCNvD_BwE

ClaroSpeak – text to speech, word prediction  – free  download both android and iOS

ClaroSpeak iOS

Mozilla has some good assistive technology features such as  zoom which expands all the text and makes the browser more accessible. 

Opera Browser – has a clear interface and therefore easier to navigate 

Safari (on an  Ipad)  – there is a text screen on this which is great for studying and research students. 

Texthelp – have an add-on to google docs to aid studying  – show highlighting tools.