ClaroRead
ClaroRead is a text to speech application. Listening to written documents makes it easier to pick up on any spelling or grammar errors and helps you to focus on the content. For example, by listening you’ll hear the whole text and not inadvertently skip lines. The software is also beneficial for people who suffer from eye strain as you don’t have to look at the screen for long periods of time.
It also comes with a selection of other tools such as:
- Screen ruler allowing you to focus on specific areas of text
- ClaroPDF which enables PDF documents to be read aloud
There are a number of useful guides and resources available on this text academy page dedicated to help you learn what ClaroRead can do.
If you are interested in learning more about ClaroRead, watch this tutorial video available in Panopto.
ColorVeil
ColorVeil adds a colour filter over your screen and over any application you are using. It helps with eye strain, Dyslexia, Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, or Visual Stress. You can easily turn the filter on and off and customise the filter colour and opacity. Try any colour or tint to see which one works best for you.
EquatIO
EquatIO software allows you to create accessible mathematical equations, formulas and more, directly on your computer.
Simply type, handwrite or dictate any expression, and EquatIO will convert it to accurate digital math which can be added into a Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Create your math and science expressions by typing directly into the editor. You can use Prediction to insert fractions, exponents, operators, formulas, chemical symbols, and more.
Visit the EquatIO text help academy page for a rage of helpful resources about this software. Alternatively, watch this useful tutorial to discover more about EquatIO.
JAWS
Designed for the severely visually impaired, JAWS was developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse.
This JAWS YouTube video created by Freedom Scientific Training provides a one minute overview of the software.
MindView
MindView is a mind mapping application which helps you visualise your ideas and compartmentalise all your relevant information (web pages, documents, notes). You can even record your ideas to get them down quickly in the form of a voice file.
Watch this tutorial for a demonstration of the software.
Dolphin SuperNova
Designed for the visually impaired, Dolphin SuperNova is a screen reader and magnifier. It gives crystal clear magnification at a setting of your choice to suit your specific sight requirements and can read aloud screen icons and characters as you type.
ZoomText
ZoomText is another application for the visually impaired. It is a fully integrated magnification and reading program tailored for low-vision users.
By having both ZoomText and Dolphin SuperNova we hope to give our low vision students a choice of applications so they can opt for the best option to suit their needs and preferences.
Glean
Glean is a web- based application that allows students to capture audio and upload slides, diagrams, and text notes to include alongside each recording. Ideal for note taking in lectures.
Check out the Glean skill portal for more information.
Please note: As this is a cloud-based application it’s not available to install via install university applications however, licences can be allocated for students to gain access to this software. Please email: atsupport@liverpool.ac.uk.
Office 365
It is also worth noting that a dictate and transcribe option is available in Office 365 which is available to all students.
For short tutorials on some of the applications mentioned above, check out our playlist on Panopto.
Do you have questions?
Contact our Assistive Technology Specialist via email: atsupport@liverpool.ac.uk.
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