Did you know that there are assistive technology supports that are available to all? …Well, we hope so if you’re a regular to this blog!

But if you happen to be a new blog reader or subscriber, let us start at the beginning…

What is Assistive Technology?

Assistive Technology, or AT refers to hardware, software, devices, tools, and strategies that support individuals in a variety of ways. Within the educational setting, AT supports learners by providing alternative ways of accessing or interacting with their course materials (example: text-to-speech, enlarged font, ergonomic devices).

Technology Available to all Students

Sounds great, doesn’t it?!

If you want to learn about the different types of Assistive Technology available to all students, check out the Assistive Technology page by Student Accessibility Services.

…Yes, this is a webpage by Student Accessibility Services, but if you venture to the bottom of the page, there is a section on “technology available to all students”. It’s even broken down into categories!

“Accessibility in Windows and Office Applications” Tutorial

Did you know that there is AT built into your (Windows) device as well as many common Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint and OneNote? Well, there are! And we even have a tutorial in LEARN that you can take to find out about these built in AT features!

Accessibility in Windows and Office Applications LEARN Tutorial

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