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 | 122 Kb)
Accessibility Testing Software
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Home ItemAlly , home
Ally is an external tool integrated into Canvas to support accessibility and universal design for students and instructors at Virginia Tech.
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Home ItemGrackle , home
The Grackle Suite Accessibility Checker is an accessibility testing tool for Google Suite Docs, Slides, and Sheets and aids in the creation of accessible PDF documents.
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Home ItemMicrosoft365 Accessibility Checker , home
The Microsoft 365 Accessibility Checker is an accessibility testing tool for Microsoft 365 documents available for both Windows, and macOS operating systems.
Stand-alone Software
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Home ItemEquatio , home
Equatio helps you create, edit, insert, and read digital math aloud in Microsoft Word, Chrome, and in the Canvas learning management system.
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Home ItemGenio , home
Genio is a learning-focused, cloud-based note-taking platform designed to support lecture capture, annotation, AI-generated quizzes, and organization of study materials.
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Home ItemJaws , home
JAWS (Job Access With Speech) is the world’s most popular Windows screen reader for users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse.
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Home ItemOrbitNote , home
OrbitNote is a web-based PDF annotation and accessibility tool that enhances interactivity, reading support, and feedback workflows within PDF files.
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Home ItemPREP , home
PREP is a browser-based tool that uses artificial intelligence to quickly convert documents like PDF, Word, and PowerPoint files into accessible formats. It is used to meet compliance standards like WCAG, PDF UA, and Section 508.
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Home ItemRead&Write , home
Read & Write is a no-cost, comprehensive literacy toolbar offering many tools and features designed to increase accessibility through multiple modalities for reading, producing, and interacting with digital content.
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Home ItemZoomText , home
ZoomText Magnifier/Reader is a Windows-only, fully integrated magnification and reading program tailored for low-vision users.