What assistive software is available for students?
If you are eligible for support through Disability and Dyslexia Support (DDS), you can access different assistive technology to aid you with your studies.
The range of Assistive Software available on campus includes:
Jaws – screen reader
Dragon NaturallySpeaking–- speech recognition
MindView – mind-mapping software
Supernova – screen magnifier and screen reader
ClaroRead – screen reader.
Assistive Software Availability
Software
Where?
Who can access?
Jaws
Assistive Technology Room D (LSBU Hub)
Students with DDS Support Arrangements
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Assistive Technology Room A, B, C, & D (LSBU Hub)
Students with DDS Support Arrangements
MindView
Available to students who have DDS Support Arrangements. Contact DDS for details
ClaroRead is an easy-to-use screen reading tool. ClaroRead can read text shown on screen, as well as menus, button text, and tool tips.
ClaroRead allows you to change the font and line spacing in Microsoft Word, as well as check homophones and spelling.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Dragon is a speech-recognition programme that allows you to enter text into programmes such as Microsoft Word, with your voice.
As well as dictating text, you can also use Dragon to help with emails, searching the internet, and navigating your PC.
MindView
MindView is a mind mapping software to help with brainstorming and presenting your ideas visually.
MindView is available to students with support through Disability & Dyslexia Support (DDS). To request access please contact the Disability and Dyslexia Support team though MyAccount.
Free accessibility features
Freely available accessibility features may also aid your learning. These include read aloud functions, magnification, dictation in Microsoft Word, and immersive reader.
Further support and help
For support using ClaroRead, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, MindView, and accessibility tools for Office 365, visit the Library website to book an appointment and view help guides.
