Category Archives: Windows

Morphic

Posted on January 31, 2022 by kazr

Morphic makes a computer easier to use by allowing persons to access the settings of Assistive Technology features quickly without knowing the detailed steps. The Morphic basic features are free, and a subscription version offers additional features. Basic Features include … Continue reading →

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C-Pen – Reader pen

Posted on December 31, 2021 by kazr

There are many apps and software that support students who have challenges in reading. However, some students may require a slower pace to read a printed book or may not have readily access to a scanner for their reading. The … Continue reading →

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PhET Interactive Simulations

Posted on August 31, 2021 by kazr

The PhET website offers free teaching Math and Science activities contributed by the PhET team and user community. Teachers, students, parents, and others can sign up at their website to access the free resources and activities. The simulations are written … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Math Solver

Posted on July 31, 2021 by kazr

Students often need resources or tutors to help them with their school work. Mathematics is one of the subjects which you need to understand the steps of solving each problem before you can tackle problems independently. Additionally, parents can certainly … Continue reading →

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Narrator (Ease of Access feature – Windows)

Posted on May 31, 2020 by kazr

Text-to-speech technology can help people with vision impairment and learning disabilities. Third-party applications include advanced features such as converting speech into MP3 files or converting text into Braille (Jaws), but if you are not looking for the advanced features, the … Continue reading →

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Virtual Assistant – Cortana

Posted on April 30, 2020 by kazr

You may be familiar with using Siri and Google Assistant as your virtual assistant apps. Cortana is Microsoft’s own virtual assistant app. It is similar to Apple’s assistant Siri. In Windows 10, you can use Cortana with voice commands to … Continue reading →

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Reading and Writing Support software

Posted on November 30, 2019 by kazr

This month’s blog compares the following three literacy support software packages. Texthelp Read&Write GOLD, ClaroRead Plus and Kurzweil 3000 for Windows are popular literacy support software programs. You may want to compare the features and identify which literacy support software … Continue reading →

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Tap (one-handed keyboard)

Posted on April 30, 2019 by kazr

Tap is an alternative one-handed wearable keyboard, which allows you to control your smartphone and other Bluetooth devices by tapping your fingers on any surface including your own body. You may find this alternative one-handed keyboard suitable for individuals with … Continue reading →

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Smart Home devices/Hubs with Amazon Alexa or Google Home

Posted on March 31, 2019 by kazr

Home Automation allows you to program and schedule events for the devices in your home. By using a home automation hub or smart devices, you can control lights, appliances, security, monitor and control energy usage, etc. When I posted a … Continue reading →

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Ease of Access (Narrator in Windows 10)

Posted on September 30, 2016 by kazr

If you use assistive technologies, you may still have a chance to upgrade your computer to free Windows 10. I am not sure how long this free Windows 10 for assistive technology users will be available, and also it will … Continue reading →

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