Assistive Technology
Information about the various assistive technology software and devices offered at Penn State through Student Disability Resources
Assistive Technology refers to “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.”
Text to Speech Software
Available through Student Disability Resources
- Kurzweil 3000 (available for Windows, Mac, and iPad)
- Read & Write Gold (available for Windows or Mac)
Available as Freeware
- Balbolka (available for Windows)
- PowerTalk (available for Windows)
- WebAnywhere (web-based, requires Flash)
Screen Reading Software
- JAWS (available for Windows)
- NVDA (free, open source; available for Windows)
- Thunder (available for Windows)
- Voiceover (pre-installed on Apple, iPhone, and iPad)
- Webbie (available for Windows)
