Software and websites
When we loan equipment to children and young people, we often include software and websites which also support the assistive technology and access.
Below is more information about different software and website to support Sensory and Physical needs.
A trusted tool for parents, teachers, and therapists to create symbol adapted accessible curriculum materials for students – regardless of their abilities.
Dolphin provide accessibility software to support those who are blind, partially sighted or who have a reading impairment such as dyslexia in their personal, professional or education lives.
The latest version of the popular First Keys program; a friendly introduction to the keyboard that uses speech, phonics and the Widgit Symbols in colourful and engaging missing-letter exercises to teach literacy skills.
Grid 3 is an AAC desktop software designed to download, edit and use grid vocabulary sets for communication, such as SuperCore, Vocochat, and WordPower.
InPrint is desktop publishing program that enables the production of symbol-supported resources for communication and curriculum access.
A motivating and fun way to get started with eye gaze technology including over 40 activities.
Enables children with disabilities to experience and enjoy books independently. Suitable for eye gaze, switch and touch access.
Mouse Skills takes learners stage by stage through the many applications of the mouse. Move the mouse over an object, drag and drop, drag along a path and the use of drop-down menus are all represented. Various clicking activities can be found such as clicking anywhere, click timing and double clicking.
PCBYVOICE is voice activation software.
This is a word prediction program with a screen reader, text magnification and on-screen keyboards.
Create visual, communication and learning supports in your web browser using over 18,000 Widgit Symbols and 100’s of easy-to-use templates.
Speech recognition for non-standard speech: opening the world of voice technology for people with speech disabilities, aging adults, and accented speakers.
Voiceitt is a stand-alone Web app supporting communication with people and with technology.
For Hands-free Computer Control
Hands-free mouse control via head & face gestures.
Uses only a webcam.
For pain or disabilities of hands — Carpal Tunnel, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, ALS & more.
Patented assistive technology.
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Head mouse software for Windows PC and gaming – No extra hardware needed
Control your mouse hands-free with head tracking and facial expressions using only your webcam.
Help neurodiverse students to achieve more with reading and writing. ClaroRead helps students to be more confident, independent and productive learners by providing an effective suite of reading, writing and study tools.
A voice recognition program that allows users to transcribe speech into text and control their computer via voice commands.
A Windows app that allows you to use a mouse or other pointing device without clicking buttons. Ideal for people who use alternative pointing devices.
Dolphin software improves accessibility to increase independence for people who are blind or partially sighted. Learn how Dolphin makes a difference.
Technology curriculums to assist TVIs to teach technology skills and to track a student’s progress as they develop technology skills.
With a reimagined interface, new ways of connecting, and a score of new and improved features, RealVNC Connect Version 8 Beta makes secure, reliable remote access effortless for everyone.
Whiteboards are great – when you can read them. ShareTheBoard ensures your remote viewers can always read your board – with or without you in front of it.
With ShareTheBoard your remote viewers can contribute content directly to your board. So you can interact with everyone and keep them fully engaged.
ShareTheBoard saves all of your board contents in real time and makes them available via an instant replay. Keep everyone focused and your content secure.