Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology (AT) encompasses a wide range of tools, devices, software programs, and systems designed to enhance the abilities of individuals with disabilities.
Assistive Technology aids individuals facing challenges in speaking, typing, writing, recalling information, pointing, visual perception, auditory processing, learning, mobility, and various other tasks. It's tailored to meet the diverse needs of people with different disabilities including employees and job seekers.
Here are a list of some Assistive Technologies that are readily available for our entire Ontario Tech Community.
This is not a comprehensive list nor is it intended to provide all possible solutions. For further support, please click on the appropriate button below.
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Hyper Reader
Hyper Read is a browser add-on crafted to aid online reading, especially for those with ADHD, dyslexia, and related conditions. Developed by a team familiar with these challenges, the extension alters webpage appearance to enhance text clarity and assist in guiding readers' eyes.
Click here to download today!
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OpenDyslexic for Chrome
OpenDyslexic, an open-source font, aims to enhance readability for individuals with dyslexia. This extension replaces all fonts on web pages with OpenDyslexic and adjusts page formatting to improve readability.
Click here to download today!
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PrintFriendly – Print & PDF Web Pages
Effortlessly make web pages printer-friendly and convert them into PDFs. Easily eliminate ads and navigation, and personalize what you print or PDF. Seamlessly transform web pages into polished PDF documents while preserving the original formatting, including text, images, and links. Save web pages for offline use or effortlessly share them with others.
Click here to download today!
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Read&Write
Boost your reading and writing confidence across various content and devices, whether you're in class, at work, or at home.
Read&Write for Google Chrome™ is incredibly intuitive and user-friendly, offering personalized support to enhance accessibility for documents, web pages, and common file types in Google Drive (such as Google Docs, PDFs, and ePubs). It's crafted to assist everyone in interacting with digital content according to their abilities and learning preferences.
Click here to download today!
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OrbitNote
Get OrbitNote to revolutionize how you handle digital documents! With OrbitNote, you can easily access and work with digital files in a new, easy way. It allows you to make documents more accessible and allows you various ways to show and give feedback. It's a fantastic tool for increasing productivity, fostering connections, and promoting teamwork!
Click here to download today!
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Microsoft Accessibility
Microsoft has designed built-in accessibility features to “empower every person to discover and do the things they love”.
Click on the links below to find out more about what Microsoft has to offer to support vision, hearing, mobility, neurodiversity and learning:
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Mac Accessibility User Guide
Are you looking for assistive features to support vision, hearing, mobility, speech, and cognition on an interim or permanent basis?
Check out Mac User Guide to find out more!
