RADR Virtual Support Desk

The RADR Virtual Support Desk is for Students Who:

Have questions about:

  • Assistive Technology (AT)-

    • Technical issues or follow up training regarding your assistive technologies or adaptive devices  

    • Device/s that you are currently using (ex. FM System, SmartPen, Tablet, Microphone)

Screen Readers

Screen readers are used by individuals who are blind or have low vision, to read and navigate their computer. Below are some common types of screen reading software:

 

If you are registered with the Office of Disability Services and looking to utilize this as an accommodation please be sure to speak with your campus’ ODS Coordinator.

NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA)

Text to Speech Readers (TTS)

There is a variety of Text to Speech tools that allow students who have a difficult time reading print text to listen to their textbooks, webpages, or pdf files with little to no training required. Many of these tools are now offered free and require no subscriptions to use. 

Below are some of our favorites:

Natural Reader

Features:

Read&Write

Read&Write is a literacy software with text-to-speech and other note-taking functions to ease students' reading of text files and articles online. There are many features within this software that can help students write  their papers and read texts such as reading out loud, text prediction,  dictionaries, highlighters, and spelling, grammar, and confusable word checks. 

Kurzweil 3000

Kurzweil 3000 is an accessibility software designed to help students learn course materials in school. With functions such as text-to-speech, highlighting, and integrated note-taking and brainstorming, this assistive technology enables students with learning difficulties to fully engage in what they are learning and to focus on the tasks at hand.
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