Resources

• Text-to-Speech software that converts Microsoft Word, Webpages, PDFs, and Email into spoken text
• Customize the reading voice and speed for your readings
• Floating toolbar to read text in other applications
• Online Text-to-Speech program with options to input text from various sources on your computer
• Get more Information at naturalreaders.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows; Mac OS; Online Resource

• Rewordify replaces higher-level vocabulary with words that are easier to understand
• Help build understanding within readings and builds vocabulary
• Difficult words are replaced and highlighted
• Click on the words that were replaced to see the original word in the text.
• More Information: http://rewordify.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource

• Text-to-Speech program using the voices installed on your computer
• Save online text as mP3, mP4, WAV, OGG or WMA file for portable or later listening
• Reads documents from the clipboard or file types such as DOC, EPUB, HTML, PDF, RTF, and more
• Customize the background color, font size, and reading options including pitch and rate
• More Information: http://www.cross–plus–a.com/balabolka.htm

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows

• Test your reading speed using Spritz to find your optimum reading speed to use in partnership with Readsy.
• Increase or decrease the test reading speed to find your balance of speed and comprehension.
• Spritz custom interface, called the Spritzlet, adjusts word position. and red-letter placement for increased focus, attention and comprehension.
• Various websites and apps have the Spritz Spritzlet embedded in it.
• Get more Information at spritzinc.com/.

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Web; iOS, Android

• Use Readsy to focus your eyes on one word at a time without having to move them while reading.
• Upload a PDF, txt or copy and paste text into the website to have it read in their Readsy interact.
• Use the Readsys interface to adjust the position of the word for optimum viewing in your eyes and highlights one letter of each word in red to help focus your eyes.
• Increase reading speed and comprehension using Readsy.
• Use Spritz to test yourself to find the optimum reading speed.
• More Information: readsy.co/

• Remove distractions from reading on the internet with this app
• Click the Chrome Extension for clean reading with black text on white background
• Ads and flash animations are removed by the click of a button
• More Information: goo.gl/wY6nY

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension

• Train yourself to increase your reading speed with Spreed.
• Import online articles and have them read at double or triple the speed.
• Spreed can train you to read between 200 and 400 words per minute.
• More Information: https://goo.gl/uHKNHO

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension

• Use the Ivona Text-to-Speech Reader to read documents or webpages.
• Using either the Full or Mini toolbar interface, click the play button to have webpages, emails, documents, and online news sources read out loud.
• More Information: ivona.com/us/mini–reader/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows

• Free online web application to help you read faster.
• Copy and paste text from any source into the online application and spreed!
• Words will flash at a words per minute rate as you read along and increase your reading speed.
• Ability to adjust words per minute speed, chunk size/number of words flashed, background color and more.
• More Information: spreeder.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource

• Enter text from any source and have it read out loud by this online resource.
• Ability to download file to an mp3 file.
• Customize voice and speed.
• 4000-character limit to text read.
• More Information: text2speech.org/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource

• Convert documents and webpages into text-to-speech.
• Upload documents from Dropbox, Google Drive, Clipboard, Instapaper or a web browser.
• Listen to the document immediately or save it to your playlist for future listening.
• Adjust speech rate along with the choice of built in voices; additional voices for purchase.
• More Information: captivoice.com/capti–site/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod touch; Windows and Mac Browser Extension

• Free PDF reader if PDF documents are readable.
• Listen to readings instead of reading them yourself.
• Tagged PDFs are read in order in the structure tree; untagged are read in logical, inferred reading order.
• Tagged PDFs will read alternative text descriptions.
• More Information: adobe.com/acrobat/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS

• Largest online library of accessible reading materials for people with print disabilities.
• Accessible books, textbooks, newspapers, and magazines are available.
• Individuals with Print Disabilities can sign up for a membership.
• Books available for download can be read on DAISY players, with Screen Readers, Refreshable Braille Displays, and other Assistive Technology Programs.
• More Information: bookshare.org/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource

• Create and convert PDF documents to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Images, and other formats.
• Use within Google Drive with the converted documents waiting for you there.
• Use the web application, desktop app or app on your iOS device to convert documents.
• More Information: cometdocs.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows; iPad, iPhone; Chrome Extension

• Read your textbooks on the go – anywhere.
• Annotate your readings with highlights, sticky notes, and flags in your textbooks.
• Filter your notes and highlights onto one screen.
• More Information: yuzu.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: iPad; Web App; Windows App

• Highlight only the text you want to read while Fokus dims and darkens the rest of your Chrome or Firefox window with an overlay.
• Highlights the paragraph you’re reading with the ability to change the opacity of the background overlay.
• Easy to install extension with the ability to turn the feature on or off.
• More Information: chrome.google.com or addons.mozilla.org/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome and Firefox Add-On

• Online Contextual and phonetic spell checker, along with a grammar and punctuation checker.
• Copy text into a web page, and the program will check your grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• More Information: ghotit.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource

• Eliminate writing mistakes and contextual errors, spelling errors, and poor vocabulary usage.
• Find the right word you are looking for with synonym suggestions.
• Learn from your mistakes to avoid them in the future.
• Grammarly works anywhere your Chrome browser is, including emails, essays, social media posts and more.
• More Information: grammarly.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension

• Program auto-completes words as you type, fostering faster typing.
• Have your spelling mistakes corrected before they happen.
• Integrates within most programs, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Gmail, Facebook and more.
• Translation features to ensure you are choosing the correct word while you type, along with dictionaries to support vocabulary.
• More Information: etype.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows

• Take all your notes in OneNote by typing, writing with a touchscreen, importing pictures, videos, web links and other resources.
• Ability to record your lecture with this program.
• Divide up your classes and work by notebook, section and pages.
• Using OneDrive online, share your OneNote document for others to work on and interact with.
• Search your notes for the ability to easily find what you need.
• More Information: office.microsoft.com/en–us/onenote/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS, iOS: iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone

• A one-stop place to collect notes, files, web clippings, and images with the ability to access them on virtually any device.
• Collect and find your information easily.
• Great tool for researching, planning events and everyday organizational use.
• Collaborate with others on projects using the sharing features.
• More Information: evernote.com

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; iOS: iPad, iPhone; iPod touch; Android; Windows Phone; Blackberry; hp WebOS

• Write, sketch, draw or doodle notes and information on your iPad.
• Lifelike paper in the app imitates writing on real paper.
• Sync with your Evernote account for access anywhere, anytime, using your computer or mobile devices.
• Search your notes using the search feature in your Evernote Account.
• More Information: evernote.com/penultimate/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS: iPad

• Go into your Tools menu in the Google Chrome Browser and select Voice Typing.
• Click on the microphone that pops up and start talking.
• Your text will be entered into the typing field.
• Correct mistakes without moving your cursor.
• No training is needed.
• More Information: goo.gl/bQfLtg

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Built-In Chrome Browser Option

• An extension for Google Chrome that allows you to type by simply speaking out loud.
• Create a shortcut for easy use with other applications.
• Speak your punctuation or click the buttons to add it to the text.
• More Information: goo.gl/LVMywx

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Google Chrome Extension

• Online resource of study tools and games for virtually any educational subjec
• Seven modes, including traditional flash cards, allow students to study in varied ways to help master material.
• Generate your own content or use content other users have created.
• More Information: quizlet.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource; iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod touch; Android

• Study virtually any topic with this on-the-go flashcard study aid.
• Create your own flash cards or use one of the over 150 million notes and cards already created by other users.
• Test yourself and get your score of how many right and wrong, with the option to focus more on the items you don’t know.
• Study on the go using your mobile device.
• More Information: studyblue.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Web; iOS: iPad, iPhone; iPod touch; Android

• Using annotation and markup tools, make your point more easily with shapes, arrows and quick sketches.
• Use on your desktop, tablet or phone.
• Share your ideas and get your point across more clearly with the ability to annotate.
• Use annotation tools to collaborate and better study course materials.
• More Information: evernote.com/skitch/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows; Mac OS; iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod touch; Android

• An online picture dictionary is great for anyone, or those with a visual learning preference or English language learners.
• Dictionary finds pictures from Flickr, Google and Yahoo.
• Hyperlinked words in the definition are easily able to be defined with pictures.
• More Information: blachan.com/shahi/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource

• A visual bulletin board of Post-it notes with reminders and task lists.
• Ability to color-code your notes, add reminders, and add photos and pictures to your notes.
• Use your Google account to sync this on your computer, tablet and phone.
• More Information: keep.google.com

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource; Android

• Never forget the milk, or any other task, using this task/to-do-list.
• Organize your tasks with priorities, due dates, time estimates, tags, repeating tasks and more.
• Sync tasks on multiple devices and with calendars such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Outlook, iCal, and more!
• Get email, text, or Instant Message Reminders to yourself using their website reminder feature.
• More Information: rememberthemilk.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource; iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod touch; Android

• Manage your life in a simple, clever and fun way using this to-do list ap
• Sync your tasks on your mobile device and computer or use the Chrome extension to sync with Gmai
• Use the reminder feature so you never forget what you need to do or where you need to be.
• More Information: any.do/anydo

Cost: Free
Compatibility: : iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod touch; Android; Chrome Extension; Chrome App

• Track your homework, tests, projects and lessons.
• Set and receive reminders when assignments are due or tests are coming up.
• Set up your class schedule within the app.
• Sync your information with any of the available devices.
• Integrates and works with Teachers.io.
• More Information: myhomeworkapp.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows; Chrome Extension; iOS: iPad, iPhone; Android; Kindle

• Keep track of all your courses and course tasks in one place.
• Reminders of when tasks are due.
• Take and share notes using text, videos, audio or photo notes.
• Collaborate with classmates using the StudyRoom feature.
• More Information: inclassapp.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod touch

• Organizational tool used to help manage to-do lists, collaborate on projects, take notes and write research papers, journal, even plan and more!
• The free version allows for 500 items per month.
• Nested layouts, lists, bullets, ability to add #dates and other formats and layout options.
• Sync between phone, tablet, and computer.
• More Information: workflowy.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension; iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod touch

• Block your own access to distracting websites, mail servers, or anything on the internet using this downloadable program on your computer.
• Set a timer for the amount of time to block websites.
• If the timer is still going, you won’t be able to view or access these websites.
• More Information: selfcontrolapp.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Mac OS

• Use this Chrome Extension to enforce a 25-minute work and 5-minute break distraction-free work zone.
• Uses the Pomodoro Technique.
• Blocks you from distracting websites you have set in your customizable list.
• More Information: goo.gl/vMQqSI

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension

• Increase your productivity by limiting the amount of time you spend on websites that waste your time.
• Pre-program distracting and time-wasting websites.
• When your time limit is up, these sites will be inaccessible for the rest of the day.
• More Information: goo.gl/I5OBeq

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension

• Use MyTomato to time and track your progress using the Pomodoro technique.
• Start the timer and work for 25 minutes and then take a 5-minute break.
• At the end of each work sitting, write what you did to track your progress.
• More Information: mytomatoes.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource

• Using the Pomodoro Time method, break up your work or school tasks into manageable worktimes.
• Use the 25 minutes of worktime and 5 minutes of break time pattern to maximize workflow.
• After a set number of short Pomodoros, take a longer Pomodoro break.
• More Information: tomato–timer.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource

• Track how long you’ve been off task on a website.
• A running time clock appears at the top of the tab you have opened, counting how many minutes and seconds you’ve been on that website.
• More Information: goo.gl/uXKJgg

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension

• Personal-Analytic service to track how you spend your time on your computer, smartphone or tablet.
• Get a customized report of what sites you visit and what you do on your devices.
• No manual data entry, it tracks as you work.
• More Information: rescuetime.com/browser–plugin

Cost: Free
Compatibility: OS X, Windows, Linux, Android, ChromeOS

• Full-screen, distraction-free writing environment.
• Similar to WriteRoom but for Windows computers.
• Get your computer distractions out of the way with just you and the text on your computer screen.
• More Information: jjafuller.com/dark–room/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows

• Highlight only the text you want to read while Fokus dims and darkens the rest of your Chrome or Firefox window with an overlay.
• Highlights the paragraph you’re reading with the ability to change the opacity of the background overlay.
• Easy to install extension with the ability to turn the feature on or off.
• More Information: goo.gl/pHjc3b or goo.gl/CZVhBw

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome and Firefox Add-On

• Relax and get guided through meditations on a variety of topics.
• Step-by-step voice-guided meditation.
• Short (5 mins), medium (15 min) or long (30+ min) meditations.
• Instrumental, nature soundscapes, with looping for continuous play.
• Easy to use with instructions.
• More Information: goo.gl/Q0JC0o

Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

• Search engine for students.
• Provides trustworthy site search results from the most relevant, pre-evaluated and approved sites on the internet.
• Find better information, faster, from credible sources, such as primary sources, while avoiding spam and marginal information sites.
• More Information: sweetsearch.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resources

• A free, online bibliography and citation generator.
• Provides MLA, APA, and Chicago/Turabian citations for virtually any research source.
• Manually input publication information for non-electronic sources, or copy the URL address into the website to create your citation.
• More Information: easybib.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource

• An online automatic bibliography maker.
• Search for the citation information or manually enter it into the site.
• Add citations to your works cited list.
• When your research is over, download your bibliography in one of four formats: MLA, APA, Chicago or Turbian.
• More Information: bibme.org/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource

• Save articles, videos, webpages, photos or anything you find online to read later using this app.
• Content syncs across all devices for easy access, anywhere, anytime.
• Simple, easy-to-use interface for great viewing.
• Share your clippings with others.
• More Information: getpocket.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Mac; iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod touch; Android; Kobo; Extension for Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari; Windows Mobile; Kindle Fire

• Use this tool to create citations, works cited and bibliographies.
• Formatting options for MLA, APA, Chicago and Turabian.
• Fill in the web form with the information from your resource and click “Make Citation.”
• Citation will show up on your screen to copy into your document.
• More Information: citationmachine.net/index2.php

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource

• Annotate, highlight and type right into your web browser.
• Capture thoughts and share your comments on the web page.
• Share your annotation with others via email or social media.
• Bookmark and save your webpages in the cloud for access from anywhere.
• More Information: scrible.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource, iOS: iPad

• With a single click, clip part of any webpage, including images, text or links.
• Clippings get saved to your Evernote account for access later.
• Collect research or items of interest in one place for easy, organized information collection.
• Read and access your research from any computer or device.
• More Information: evernote.com/webclipper/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Web add-on for Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, and Opera

• Organize, explore and share resources.
• Add files, web pages, photos, and organize them according to project, assignment or collection.
• Sync across computer, tablet and mobile device.
• More Information: pearltrees.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod touch; Android; Extension for Chrome, Firefox, Internet
Explorer, Safari

• Add notes to any of your web pages while researching.
• Post-Its are saved so the next time you open the webpage, the notes will be there.
• More Information: goo.gl/VDzeTS

Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod touch

• Use this app to help identify everyday objects for anyone with a visual impairment or who is blind.
• Double-tap the screen, take a picture of the object, and hear what the object is spoken out loud.
• Turn VoiceOver on to have the object description read out loud.
• More Information: taptapseeapp.com/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod touch; Android

• An app that connects people who are blind with sighted volunteers around the world.
• Using video chat, volunteers help people who are blind with a variety of tasks as they serve as the person who is blind’s eyes.
• A network of thousands of both blind and sighted people across the world.
• More Information: bemyeyes.org/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod touch

• NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) is a free, open-source screen reader built for Windows-based operating system computers.
• Download to your computer directly or to a USB drive and run on any computer without installation.
• Works with many popular applications such as web browsers, email, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to convert text into Braille using a Refreshable Braille Display.
• More Information: nvaccess.org/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows

• Free screen reader for Windows-based computers that provides access for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
• Download to your Windows computer or download to a USB drive to run from any computer without the need to download.
• Use this program to access internet browsers, word processing and common applications on your computer in multiple languages.
• More Information: creenreader.net/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows

• Click the light bulb button to get your screen to fade to a dark opacity overlay.
• Everything but the key area you are working in, such as a YouTube Video, a Google Doc, or an HTML website, will fade.
• Ability to adjust opacity and darkness.
• Shortcut keys command the program
• More Information: goo.gl/l96MtE

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Add-On

• Personalize your Windows Computer with any of the built-in Accessibility Features to support ease with seeing, hearing, and mobility interactions with the computer.
• Features include: Screen Reader/Text-to-Speech (Narrator), Magnification (Magnifier), Keys Commands (Mouse Keys), Speech-to-Text and Voice Control (Speech Recognition), Visual Notification to replace sounds, Keyboard on Screen, Toggle Keys, Adjustable Mouse Settings, High Contrast Schemes, and the ability to personalize the appearance of the computer, including text.
• Tutorial videos are available on the website.
• List of all features with comparison chart: microsoft.com/enable/products/chartwindows.aspx
• More Information: microsoft.com/enable/default.aspx

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows

• Personalize your Mac Computer with any of the built-in accessibility features to support ease with seeing, hearing, and physical/mobility, literacy interactions with the computer.
• Features include: Text-to-Speech (VoiceOver), Zoom, High Contrast, Sticky Keys, Speech-to-Text and Voice Control (Speech Recognition), Word Completion (Word Prediction), and more!
• More Information: apple.com/accessibility/osx/

Cost: Free
Compatibility: Mac