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Assistive technology refers to devices, software, and hardware intended to support and assist people with learning, physical, mental, and processing disabilities.

Examples of assistive technology include:

• text-to-speech (reading text aloud)
• speech-to-text (voice recognition)
• ergonomic chairs/tables
• braille displays for a computer
• specialized keyboards and mice
• digital recorders

Students who need assistive technology or need help with assistive technology they already have are required to register in . Within one week of submitting your registration form, the Accommodations & Accessibility office will be in touch via email. We may ask questions about the information you submitted and/or request to book an appointment. Accessibility Advisors can discuss assistive technology, academic accommodations, grant funding options and more.

There are two assistive technology software programs that the 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø offers at no cost to all registered students and current staff: Kurzweil and Read&Write. Both programs support text-to-speech, speech-to-text, colour modifications, writing tools, dictionaries, and highlighting.

We also offer information on no- and low-cost resources for changing background colors in documents, screen masking, and more on the Display Color Modifications webpage.