Assistive Technology Software
Assistive Technology Software
In addition to the accessibility features that are readily available in modern operating systems, Accessible Technologies at Virginia Tech provides several tools to provide additional support for a wide variety of needs.
Free Accessible Technologies Tools (PDF | 155 Kb)
Accessibility Testing Software
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General ItemAlly
Works within the Canvas LMS to test uploaded files for accessibility. Provides alternative formats for file downloads directly to students.
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General ItemGrackle Suite
An accessibility testing tool for Google Suite Docs, Slides, and Sheets and creation of accessible PDFs.
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Redirect ItemMS Office Accessibility Checker , redirect
MS Office products include the Accessibility Checker to help you make your documents comply with national and Virginia Tech accessibility requirements.
Stand-alone Software
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General ItemEquatIO
A math support tool for equation creation and math read-aloud. (Available to all students and employees.)
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General ItemGlean
Glean is a note-taking application for audio recorded notes. It makes annotating, filtering, and reviewing quicker and simpler. (Limited licenses available for students and employees.)
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General ItemOrbitNote
OrbitNote is a PDF reader and editor software that allows instructors and students to interact with documents in an accessible, dynamic, and
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General ItemPREP
The cloud-based software PDF Document and Remediation Platform (PREP) simplifies and accelerates converting PDF documents into accessible educational materials. Using PREP to remediate PDF documents makes them compliant with accessibility laws and VT Policy 7215. (Limited licenses available for students and employees.)
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General ItemRead&Write
A literacy support tool with text-to-speech and scanning. (Available to all students and employees.)