Assistive Technology (AT)
Below is a list of some Assistive Technology (AT) that we regularly recommend to help students with their studies. We talked through some of these in our latest webinar, Exploring the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA).
To help understand this software a little more, we have provided links to tutorials and free trials where they are available.
Assistive Technology (AT)
Below is a list of some Assistive Technology (AT) that we regularly recommend to help students with their studies. We talked through some of these in our latest webinar, Exploring the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA).
To help understand this software a little more, we have provided links to tutorials and free trials where they are available.
| Study category | Software | Description | Free trial | Tutorial |
| Text to speech | Read and Write | Read and Write is a literacy support tool that offers help with everyday tasks. These include reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words and proofing written work. | Read and Write trial | YouTube introduction video |
| ClaroRead | Claro software develops Assistive Technology, software for people with disabilities such as print and reading difficulties like dyslexia, to help them achieve all they can. | ClaroRead 15 day trial | YouTube tutorial | |
| MindMapping | Mind View | Mind mapping software turning ideas into reality. | Matchware Account | Mind Mapping for Schools | MindView (matchware.com) |
| Organisational apps | Booost | Smart time management, specialist study advice and mental health support for students who think and learn differently. | No free trial | Video walkthrough |
| Brain in Hand | Brain in Hand is a digital self-management support system for people who need help remembering things, making decisions, planning, or managing anxiety. | No free trial | YouTube tutorial | |
| Speech to text | Dragon | Dragon software offers speech recognition technology that converts the spoken word into written text. | No free trial | YouTube tutorial |
| TalkType | TalkType makes it easy to dictate and control your Mac with your voice. | No free trial |
What support is available to me now?
Below is a list of some free apps that are available.
To help understand this software a little more, we have provided links to tutorials and free trials where they are available.
| Software | Description | Free trial | Tutorial |
| XMind | XMind is a full-featured mind mapping and brainstorming app. | Free Trial Program – XMind – Mind Mapping Software | XMind – Mind Mapping Software |
| Zotero | Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organise, cite, and share research. | Zotero | Downloads | Zotero | Downloads |
| Google Keep | Capture notes, share them with others, and access them from your computer, phone or tablet. Free with a Google account. | ||
| Quizlet | Quizlet makes simple learning tools that let you study anything. Start learning today with flashcards, games and learning tools — all for free! | YouTube Tutorial |
