{"id":11992,"date":"2014-05-28T18:54:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-28T18:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/?page_id=11992"},"modified":"2025-10-14T15:49:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T15:49:29","slug":"classstudents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/groves\/assistive-technology\/classstudents\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistive Technology Available to CLASS Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The following assistive technology software programs and devices featured on this page are some of the programs and devices available for loan for students who work with the CLASS Office and qualify for use.\u00a0Some of these items may be checked out for personal\u00a0and classroom use. For more information, please contact the CLASS Office at 612-330-1053 or at\u00a0<a href=\"&#109;&#x61;&#x69;l&#116;&#x6f;:&#99;&#x6c;&#x61;s&#115;&#x40;a&#117;&#x67;&#x73;b&#117;&#x72;g&#46;&#x65;&#x64;&#117;\">&#x63;&#108;&#97;&#x73;&#x73;&#64;&#97;&#x75;&#x67;&#115;&#98;&#x75;&#x72;&#103;&#46;&#x65;&#x64;&#117;<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Reading\/Literacy Support:<\/h2>\n<h3>Read &amp; Write and OrbitNote<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/readwrite-logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13280\" src=\"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/readwrite-logo-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"ReadWrite Logo\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/readwrite-logo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/readwrite-logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/readwrite-logo.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/07\/OrbitNote-app-logo.png\" alt=\"OrbitNote app logo\" width=\"67\" height=\"75\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Literacy software that supports reading, writing, study skills, and research<\/li>\n<li>Toolbar integrates into many popular computer programs including Microsoft Word, Adobe Reader, and web browsers<\/li>\n<li>Text-to-Speech (read aloud) with many voice options and adjustable speed, Word Prediction, Screen Masking, Dictionaries, and Highlighters are just a few of the almost 25 features<\/li>\n<li>Available in the web browser as a chrome extension and as a desktop installation<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everway.com\/products\/read-and-write-education\/\">Read &amp; Write Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Help guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/academy.texthelp.com\/read-and-write-education\/learning-resources\/\">Read &amp; Write Learning Resources<\/a> and OrbitNote Learning Resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:\u00a0<\/strong>Windows; Mac; Chrome Extension<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>NaturalReader EDU<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/07\/NaturalReader-app-logo.png\" alt=\"NaturalReader app logo\" width=\"132\" height=\"127\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reading assistive technology tool where students can have books, articles, and scanned images read aloud<\/li>\n<li>Students can chose from a variety of AI and Premium voices within the app<\/li>\n<li>Some of the features include being able to highlight and take notes while reading, a web reader, adjustable voice speed, CC for seeing text in isolation while reading, a timer and more<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalreaders.com\/edu.html\">NaturalReader Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Help guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/help.naturalreaders.com\/en\/\">NaturalReader help Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:\u00a0<\/strong>Online Resource, Chrome Extension, Android, iOS<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>C-Pen Reader<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/C-Pen-Reader-Image-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"C-Pen Reader scanning text on a page\" width=\"119\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/C-Pen-Reader-Image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/C-Pen-Reader-Image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/C-Pen-Reader-Image.jpg 368w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 119px) 100vw, 119px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reading pen that reads text out loud with a digital voice<\/li>\n<li>Text to speech with a variety of languages to choose from<\/li>\n<li>Built-in dictionary<\/li>\n<li>Allows for voice memos<\/li>\n<li>Transfer scans to PC or Mac<\/li>\n<li>More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/cpen.com\/product\/readerpen\/\">C-Pen Reader Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Help guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.cpen.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/1000303425-readerpen-guides\">ReaderPen Guides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong>\u00a0Standalone device, use PC or Mac to upload books<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Scanmarker Reader<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/07\/scanmarker-reader-pen-300x296.png\" alt=\"Scanmarker reading pen demonstrating being used to scan text on a page and transferring it to a computer screen.\" width=\"228\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/07\/scanmarker-reader-pen-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/07\/scanmarker-reader-pen-768x757.png 768w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/07\/scanmarker-reader-pen.png 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scanning pen that scans for text on a physical page or paper and converts it into digital text that can be read aloud<\/li>\n<li>The online reading platform allows users to customize the appearance of the text, listen to the text, and translate into a variety of languages<\/li>\n<li>More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/scanmarker.com\/products\/scanmarker-reader\">Scanmarker Reader Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Help guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/scanmarkersupport.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/16558107415825-Scanmarker-Reader-Quick-User-Guide\">Scanmarker Reader Quick User Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> Standalone device, and Online web-app<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Victor Reader Stream<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/Picture-of-Victor-Reader-Stream-Device.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11995\" src=\"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/Picture-of-Victor-Reader-Stream-Device.png\" alt=\"Picture of Victor Reader Stream Device\" width=\"75\" height=\"108\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Portable book player for DAISY books<\/li>\n<li>Download books from Learning Ally and other book libraries<\/li>\n<li>Record lectures and listen to these and your books while on the go!<\/li>\n<li>Accessible for students with low vision or who are blind, as well as those students with a Print Disability<\/li>\n<li>More information: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.humanware.com\">HumanWare Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong>\u00a0Standalone device, use PC or Mac to upload books<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Note-taking\u00a0SUPPORT:<\/h2>\n<h3>Smart Pens<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14008\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2022\/06\/echo2-295x300.jpg\" alt=\"echo2 smart pen\" width=\"123\" height=\"125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2022\/06\/echo2-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2022\/06\/echo2-768x782.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2022\/06\/echo2-1006x1024.jpg 1006w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2022\/06\/echo2.jpg 1389w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 123px) 100vw, 123px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Features:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take handwritten notes and record your lecture using the same device<\/li>\n<li>Written notes are synced with the audio recording using specialized notebooks<\/li>\n<li>Tap on any written text and listen to your lecture from that exact moment in the lecture or meeting<\/li>\n<li>Upload your notes to your computer for playback, and ability to search content<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/us.livescribe.com\/\">LiveScribe Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Help guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/livescribe.helpscoutdocs.com\/category\/2356-echo-2\">Echo 2 Help Guides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong>\u00a0Standalone Device with Supplemental Software for Windows or Mac<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Glean<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/glean.co\/hubfs\/raw_assets\/public\/Glean_April2022\/images\/logo.svg\" alt=\"Glean logo\" width=\"202\" height=\"46\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Type your notes on your computer while syncing a PowerPoint presentation and the audio recording of the lecture together<\/li>\n<li>Sync typed notes with audio recording to find corresponding aspects of lecture or notes<\/li>\n<li>Additional features include audio transcription, study timer, task list, and more<\/li>\n<li>Available as a online web application or a mobile application<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/glean.co\/\">Glean Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Help guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/glean.co\/the-glean-skills-portal\">Glean Skills Portal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:\u00a0<\/strong>Windows: Mac; Chromebook; iOS; Android<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Notability<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/07\/notability.png\" alt=\"notability app logo\" width=\"104\" height=\"98\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Write, type, or annotate using highlighters your notes using the all-in-one notetaking app<\/li>\n<li>Ability to take pictures and audio record with the sound being linked to your notes<\/li>\n<li>Use Google Drive, Dropbox and Box to import, export and share documents such as PowerPoints and take notes directly on them<\/li>\n<li>Organize all your notes in one place<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gingerlabs.com\/\">Notability Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Help guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.gingerlabs.com\/hc\/en-us\/categories\/200299988-Features-and-Troubleshooting\">Notability Features and Troubleshooting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong>\u00a0Mac; iOS:\u00a0iPad, iPhone<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Otter.ai<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14010\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2022\/06\/Otter.ai_company_logo-300x115.png\" alt=\"Otter.ai logo\" width=\"175\" height=\"67\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2022\/06\/Otter.ai_company_logo-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2022\/06\/Otter.ai_company_logo.png 362w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Live transcription note taking technology<\/li>\n<li>Provides keywords, and students can add additional comments and highlights on the transcript<\/li>\n<li>Works with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/otter.ai\/home\">Otter.ai Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Help Guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/help.otter.ai\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360049722894-Otter-Quick-Start-Guide\">Otter Quick Start Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility: <\/strong>Online Resource;\u00a0iOS; Android<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>ScanMarker Air<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/ScanMarker-Air-Image-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"ScanMarker Air scanning text on a page in a book\" width=\"131\" height=\"87\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/ScanMarker-Air-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/ScanMarker-Air-Image.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 131px) 100vw, 131px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Digital Highlighter<\/li>\n<li>Scan text directly from print material and uploads through Bluetooth or USB connection to a computer<\/li>\n<li>Allows for gathering of print information in a digital format<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/scanmarker.com\/\">ScanMarker Air Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Help guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/scanmarkersupport.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360018597498-Scanmarker-Air-Quick-Reference-Guide\">Scanmarker Air Quick Reference Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong>\u00a0Mac; iOS<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Digital Voice Recorders<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11997\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/Pictire-of-Digital-Voice-Recorder.png\" alt=\"Picture of Digital Voice Recorder\" width=\"58\" height=\"87\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Record your lectures on a portable device<\/li>\n<li>Listen to your lectures on the device or upload them to your computer using the USB cable (included)<\/li>\n<li>Folder system allows you to organize recordings by class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:\u00a0<\/strong>Standalone device, upload recordings to PC or Mac (optional)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Study Support:<\/h2>\n<h3>Pro-Study<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/07\/ProStudy-Logo.png\" alt=\"Pro-Study Logo that says &quot;Research Organize Reference&quot;\" width=\"296\" height=\"73\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research collection tool that helps assist students with staying organized while gathering research for a paper or project<\/li>\n<li>Students can collect images, text, website links, add notes, and more to their ProStudy portal<\/li>\n<li>Students can have all of their research in their ProStudy online cloud-based portal to access from any device<\/li>\n<li>Generate citations and export references into various citation styles<\/li>\n<li>More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/pro-study.co.uk\/\">Pro-Study Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Help guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/pro-study.co.uk\/quick-start-guides\/\">Pro-Study Quick Start Guides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility: <\/strong>Online Resource and Chrome Extension<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>MindView<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/07\/MindView-logo-300x67.png\" alt=\"MindView logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"67\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/07\/MindView-logo-300x67.png 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/07\/MindView-logo.png 402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mind mapping and organizational planning software<\/li>\n<li>MindView allows students the opportunity to plan and write their papers in a visually organized way<\/li>\n<li>Students can export their mind maps into various citation styles such as APA and MLA<\/li>\n<li>It also has other features that can assist with research, presentations, and studying<\/li>\n<li>More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matchware.com\/mind-mapping-software\">MindView Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Help guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matchware.com\/help\/mindview6\/en\/index.htm#t=en%2Fhtml%2FWelcome.htm\">MindView User Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility: <\/strong>Online Resource, Chrome Extension, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Writing Support:<\/h2>\n<h3>Grammarly EDU<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/07\/Grammarly-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Grammarly Logo\" width=\"78\" height=\"78\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An application that can assist with finding writing mistakes and contextual errors, spelling errors, and poor vocabulary usage<\/li>\n<li>Find the right word you are looking for with synonym suggestions<\/li>\n<li>Learn from your mistakes to avoid them in the future<\/li>\n<li>Grammarly works in emails, essays, and more<\/li>\n<li>More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grammarly.com\/\">Grammarly Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Help guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.grammarly.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360003474732-Grammarly-Editor-user-guide\">Grammarly User Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility: <\/strong>Chrome Extension; iOS; Android<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Dictation:<\/h2>\n<h3>Dragon Naturally Speaking<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/Dragon-Naturally-Speaking-Dicate-Logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11999\" src=\"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2014\/05\/Dragon-Naturally-Speaking-Dicate-Logo.png\" alt=\"Dragon Naturally Speaking Logo\" width=\"75\" height=\"91\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use Dragon, Speech Recognition Software, to turn your spoken words into text<\/li>\n<li>Create documents, emails, surf the web and more by talking to a microphone on your computer<\/li>\n<li>Use simple voice commands to execute tasks and control most programs on your computer<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nuance.com\/dragon\/\">Dragon Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Help guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nuance.com\/products\/help\/dragon15\/dragon-for-pc\/enx\/dpg-cp\/Content\/Tutorials\/training.htm\">Dragon&#8217;s Get Trained Page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:\u00a0<\/strong>Windows<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Google Voice Typing<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/GoogleVoiceTyping.png\" alt=\"Google Voice Typing icon\" width=\"101\" height=\"112\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Speech to text program<\/li>\n<li>Uses simple voice commands to assist with typing in a Google Doc<\/li>\n<li>Built into Google platform<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/docs\/answer\/4492226?hl=en\">Google Voice Typing Support Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:\u00a0<\/strong>Windows, Mac, iOS, Android<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Digital Math<\/h2>\n<h3>Equatio<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2022\/06\/equatio-logo.jpg\" alt=\"equatio logo\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Digital math assistive technology<\/li>\n<li>Includes handwriting recognition, text to speech, graph editor, speech input, and more<\/li>\n<li>Can be used in a variety of online platforms<\/li>\n<li>More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everway.com\/products\/equatio\/\">Equatio Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Help guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/academy.texthelp.com\/equatio\/learning-resources\/\">Equatio Learning Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:\u00a0<\/strong>Chrome, Windows, Mac<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Screen Readers\/Magnification Software:<\/h2>\n<h3>FUSION<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/FUSION_Logo-300x123.png\" alt=\"FUSION Logo with text under that states &quot;Powered by JAWS and ZOOMTEXT&quot;\" width=\"251\" height=\"103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/FUSION_Logo-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/FUSION_Logo.png 362w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Screen Reader and Zooming software<\/li>\n<li>Reads aloud what is on the computer screen while zooming in on the computer content<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.freedomscientific.com\/HomeUse\/HigherEd\">FUSION Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility: <\/strong>Windows<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>JAWS by Freedom Scientific<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Jaws_Logo.png\" alt=\"Jaws Logo\" width=\"147\" height=\"115\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Screen Reader developed for those with vision loss<\/li>\n<li>Reads aloud what is on the computer screen<\/li>\n<li>Intelligent tools for accessing and navigating webpages and screen content<\/li>\n<li>Can be paired with a Refreshable Braille Display for Braille output instead of speech<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomscientific.com\/products\/software\/jaws\/\">JAWS Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Help guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.freedomscientific.com\/Content\/Documents\/Manuals\/JAWS\/JAWS-Quick-Start-Guide.pdf\">JAWS Quick Start Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility: <\/strong>Windows<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>ZoomText<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/ZoomText_Logo-300x58.png\" alt=\"ZoomText Logo\" width=\"243\" height=\"47\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/ZoomText_Logo-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/ZoomText_Logo.png 387w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 243px) 100vw, 243px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Magnification and Screen Reading Software for students with visual impairments<\/li>\n<li>Enlarges and enhances text and graphics on a computer screen while keeping clarity intact<\/li>\n<li>Works with many popular computer programs and applications<\/li>\n<li>Magnifier\/Reader version reads text on a computer screen out loud<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoomtext.com\/\">ZoomText<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Help guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.freedomscientific.com\/content\/documents\/manuals\/ZoomText\/ZoomText_User_Guide_English_US.pdf\">ZoomText User Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility: <\/strong>PC and Mac<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Built-In Accessibility:<\/h2>\n<h3>Windows<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Windows-Logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"Windows Logo\" width=\"83\" height=\"83\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Windows-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Windows-Logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Windows-Logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Windows-Logo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Windows-Logo.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 83px) 100vw, 83px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Personalize your Windows Computer with any of the build-in Accessibility Features to support ease with seeing, hearing, and mobility interactions with computer<\/li>\n<li>Features Available Are: Screen Reader\/Text-to-Speech (Narrator), Magnification (Magnifier), Keys Commands (Mouse Keys), Speech-to-Text and Voice Control (Speech Recognition), Visual Notification to replace sounds, Keyboard on Screen, Toggle Keys, Adjustable Mouse Settings, High Contrast Schemes, and Ability to Personalize the Appearance of the Computer including text<\/li>\n<li>Tutorial Videos Available on the websites below<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/enable\/products\/chartwindows.aspx\">Features with Comparison Chart Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/enable\/default.aspx\">Microsoft Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong>\u00a0Windows<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Mac<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Apple-Logo-244x300.png\" alt=\"Apple Logo\" width=\"77\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Apple-Logo-244x300.png 244w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Apple-Logo-768x943.png 768w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Apple-Logo-834x1024.png 834w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Apple-Logo.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 77px) 100vw, 77px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Personalize your Mac Computer with any of the build-in Accessibility Features to support ease with seeing, hearing, and physical\/mobility, literacy interactions with computer<\/li>\n<li>Features include: Text-to-Speech (VoiceOver), Zoom, High Contrast, Sticky Keys, Speech-to-Text and Voice Control (Speech Recognition), Word Completion (Word Prediction), and more!<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\/accessibility\/osx\/\">Apple Accessibility Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> Mac<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Organizational Tools:<\/h2>\n<h3>Planners<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Planner-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"Planners\" width=\"164\" height=\"92\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Planner-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/Planner.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 164px) 100vw, 164px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Daily, weekly, and monthly organizational planning spaces<\/li>\n<li>Assists with tracking schedules and classwork<\/li>\n<li>Portable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility: <\/strong>N\/A<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Google Suite<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/G-Suite-300x169.png\" alt=\"G-Suite Logo with the various google apps surrounding the words &quot;G Suite&quot;\" width=\"209\" height=\"118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/G-Suite-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2020\/02\/G-Suite.png 548w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apps built into Gmail accounts<\/li>\n<li>Includes access to Google Calendar, Tasks, Keep, Docs, Sheets, and more<\/li>\n<li>Items put into Google Task and Keep can by synched directly to the google calendar to assist with keeping track of items and organizational planning<\/li>\n<li>More Information: <a href=\"https:\/\/gsuite.google.com\/\">Google Suite Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Compatibility: <\/strong>Windows, Mac, iOS, Android<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u00a0<a title=\"Assistive Technology\" href=\"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/groves\/assistive-technology\/\">Back to Main Assistive Technology Page<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following assistive technology software programs and devices featured on this page are some of the programs and devices available for loan for students who work with the CLASS Office and qualify for use.\u00a0Some of these items may be checked out for personal\u00a0and classroom use. For more information, please contact the CLASS Office at 612-330-1053 &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":420,"featured_media":0,"parent":7693,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11992","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11992","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/420"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11992"}],"version-history":[{"count":189,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11992\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14604,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11992\/revisions\/14604"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7693"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/class\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11992"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}