Assistive technologies are designed to:

• reduce or remove barriers to help you achieve your academic and personal goals
• provide equitable access to information and support
• assist or refine your academic performance

Some available software and applications include:

Adaptive Technology for Note-Taking
Adaptive Technology for Built-In Accessibility
Adaptive Technology for Readable PDFs and Scanning
Adaptive Technology for Speech-to-Text
Adaptive Technology for Text-to-Speech
Other

Adaptive Technology for Note-Taking

Notability
The Notability app is a versatile note-taking tool that allows users to create, organize, and annotate notes using text, handwriting, audio, and multimedia on iOS and macOS devices. 

GoodNotes
GoodNotes is a powerful note-taking app that enables users to write, annotate, and organize handwritten and typed notes with advanced search, PDF editing, and document management features on iOS and macOS.

Notion
Notion is a versatile productivity platform that combines note-taking, task management, and collaboration tools into a customizable, all-in-one workspace for students.

Glean
Glean is a note-taking and audio capture app designed to help students and professionals record, organize, and review lecture or meeting content by combining text, audio, and images
for better recall.

Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft OneNote is a digital notebook that offers a flexible and collaborative platform for creating, organizing, and sharing notes across devices, with support for multimedia content and
cloud synchronization.

Otter.ai
Otter.ai is an AI-powered transcription and note-taking tool that automatically transcribes audio recordings, enabling users to search, edit, and share real-time transcripts for meetings, lectures, and interviews.

RocketBook
RocketBook is a reusable smart notebook that allows users to write, scan, and digitally store handwritten notes, then erase the pages for reuse, offering a sustainable and efficient way to
take and organize notes.

Adaptive Technology for Built-In Accessibility

Apple Accessibility
Apple Accessibility encompasses a wide range of features designed to make Apple devices (such as iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches) more usable for individuals with disabilities.

Apple Accessibility Playlist 
The Apple Accessibility Playlist is a collection of videos and resources that demonstrate how to use various accessibility features on Apple devices including tutorials, tips, and real-life examples showcasing how these tools can help users with different needs, from visual and auditory impairments to mobility challenges.

Android Accessibility
Android Accessibility refers to the suite of tools and features designed to enhance the usability of Android devices for users with disabilities. 

Android Accessibility Suite
The Android Accessibility Suite is a collection of accessibility tools that are pre-installed on many Android devices. 

Microsoft Windows Accessibility 
Microsoft Windows Accessibility features are designed to support users with disabilities and enhance their experience with Windows operating systems. 

Adaptive Technology for Readable PDFs and Scanning

PDF24 Tools
Use PDF24 Tools to convert an inaccessible PDF to a readable OCR’ed PDF that will work with your text-to-speech software.

MS Office Lens (For Apple) (For Google)
Microsoft Office Lens is a mobile app that allows users to scan, crop, and enhance documents, whiteboards, and images, converting them into editable text or PDF files.

Notes App Scanner
The Notes App Scanner is a feature on iOS devices that allows users to scan documents directly into the Notes app, with automatic cropping and enhancement.

Adobe Scan
Adobe Scan is a mobile app that allows users to scan documents and whiteboards, automatically converting them into high-quality PDFs with text recognition (OCR) for easy searching and editing.

Prizmo Go
Prizmo Go is a mobile app that scans and recognizes text from images in real-time, converting it into editable text or speech, with support for multiple languages and optical character recognition (OCR).

Adaptive Technology for Speech to Text

Read&Write for Education
Read&Write is an assistive software that includes speech-to-text capabilities, allowing users to dictate spoken words into written text, along with other tools to support reading, writing, and
comprehension for diverse learning needs.

Dragon Anywhere
Dragon Anywhere is a mobile app for real-time, cloud-based dictation, enabling users to create, edit, and format documents by voice on mobile devices.

Dictation for iOS Notes
The iOS Notes app includes a dictation feature that converts spoken words into written text, allowing users to quickly create notes hands-free by using voice input.

Dictation for Microsoft Word
Dictation for MS Word is a built-in feature that converts spoken words into text, allowing users to create and edit documents hands-free, with support for voice commands to improve document
navigation and formatting.

Voice Typing for Google Docs
Voice Typing in Google Docs allows users to dictate text and commands directly into a document using their computer's microphone, accessible through the "Tools" menu.

Adaptive Technology for Text-to-Speech

Speechify
Speechify is a text-to-speech app that converts written content, such as articles, PDFs, and books, into audio, allowing users to listen to text on the go.

Read&Write for Education
Read&Write's text-to-speech feature reads digital text aloud, helping users with reading comprehension by providing audio support alongside customizable reading settings for
accessibility.

Kurzweil 3000
Kurzweil 3000 is an educational software designed to support reading, writing, and study skills for students, particularly those with learning differences, by providing text-to-speech, annotation, and study aid tools.

Immersive Reader
Immersive Reader is a Microsoft tool that enhances reading comprehension by offering features like text-to-speech, translation, and adjustable text formatting to support diverse learning needs. 

Voice Dream Reader
Voice Dream Reader is an app that converts text from documents, web pages, and books into speech, offering customizable voices and features for accessible reading and learning.

C-Pen And Rocket Pen
C-Pen and Rocket Pen Readers are portable, handheld scanning devices that read printed text aloud, designed to assist individuals with reading difficulties by converting text to audio instantly.

Other

Grammarly
A free online version of Grammarly is available to all UPEI students.

We provide training on, and access to, some forms of assistive technology for all students. Please contact the Adaptive Technologist, Andrea Rogers at ajrogers@upei.ca for details.

Financial assistance may be available to purchase Assistive Technology (see Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities).