Available Assistive Technology
Text-to-Speech (TTS) Software
Text-to-Speech (TTS) Software reads electronic files and web pages aloud and assists with grammar & spelling.
Read and Write Gold- All students of MRU can access a free copy of Read and Write Gold
- Download a free copy and log in via Google with your MRU email address and password
Audio Recording Software and Hardware
Audio Recording Software and Hardware records lecture audio to help with note taking and studying:
- Glean (Mac, PC, mobile device). 30-day free trial (may be eligible for grant funding). Learn more.
Dictation Software
Dictation Software captures your spoken words as text:
Where can I find accessible computers on campus?
The Computer Commons area on the first floor of the Riddell Library and Learning Centre has an accessible workstation with Read & Write, Kurzweil, and ZoomText for students to use.
There is also a CCTV (to magnify printed pages on a monitor), a scanner, and adjustable height tables in the same area.
All computers in the Library have Read & Write software installed.
Training
- Upcoming assistive technology workshops can be found on Accommodate. Click on the “Events” tab and then “Workshops” to sign up.
Other tech issues
- Assistive Technology Advisors can only help you with assistive technology
- Tech portal for D2L
- Library service desk
- MRU IT Service Desk