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 from the MRU Student Apps webpage
Download a free copy and log in via Google with your MRU email address and password
- If given an option, select "Group/Unlimited License"

Audio Recording Software and Hardware

Audio Recording Software and Hardware records lecture audio to help with note taking and studying:

Genio (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:

Voice typing in Google Docs
- Dictate in Microsoft Word
- Voice control for Mac

Video: Learn How to Use Dictation on Your Mac

Simple Dictation for Microsoft Windows

Screen Magnification and Screen Reading Software

Screen Magnification and Screen Reading Software enlarges your screen and reads the screen aloud for people who have vision-related barriers:

Built-in Accessibility Features

Some operating systems and programs have accessibility features built-in:

Windows
Mac
Google products
Microsoft office products
Apple devices
Android devices

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.

Campus maps

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