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data-page-url="/services/library/using/accessibility/assistive-software/">Assistive software</a></li></ul></nav> </div> </header> <main id="main" class="id7-main-content-area"> <header> <div class="id7-horizontal-divider"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" x="0" y="0" version="1.1" width="1130" height="41" viewBox="0, 0, 1130, 41"> <path d="m 0,0.5 1030.48, 0 22.8,40 16.96,-31.4 16.96,31.4 22.8,-40 20,0" class="divider" stroke="#383838" fill="none" /> </svg> </div> <div class="id7-page-title"> <h1> Assistive software </h1> </div> </header> <div class="id7-main-content"> <div class="layout layout-100"> <div class="column-1"><div class="column-1-content"> <div class="row equal-height-md"> <div class="col-md-8"> <p>We have a wide range of assistive software available to support your study. Furthermore, <a href="../../productivity-tools/">productivity tools</a> provide a filterable list of free apps and software which can boost and aid productivity.</p> <ul><li>Software is available either on assistive Library computers, managed computers via the software center, <a href="https://warwick.ac.uk/services/its/servicessupport/software/list/">IT Services</a> or available for home use. Software that can be accessed from home is marked with the home icon <img border="0" alt="" src="../../../images/home_icon.png" /> </li><li>Microsoft and Apple software have many inbuilt accessibility and study support tools such as dictation, screen reading and screen personalisation. Further guidance is available at <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility">Microsoft Accessibility</a> and <a href="https://www.apple.com/uk/accessibility/">Apple Accessibility</a> </li><li>In addition to this, AbilityNet provide an online service ‘<a href="https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/">My Computer My Way’</a> which guides you to personalise your computer using the inbuilt accessibility options. There is also a bank of <a href="https://abilitynet.org.uk/free-resources">further resources</a> including fact sheets and webinars which may be useful</li><li>For those who use software within the Library and are unable to now access due to remote working or wish to find out more about assistive software options from home, please find the guidance below:</li></ul> <div> </div> <div class="panel-group"> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading"> <h2 class="panel-title"><span class="fa fa-chevron-down"> </span><a data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapseA" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapseA">How to access Assistive Software on a Managed Windows Desktop computer</a> </h2> </div> <div id="collapseA" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <h2>Step 1</h2> <p>Search for the ‘<b>Software Center’</b> in the start bar.</p> <img border="0" alt="" src="search_bar.jpg" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" /> <h2>Step 2</h2> <p>In the Software Center drop down menu labelled <b>‘Filter’</b> select ‘<b>Assistive Software’</b> or type ‘<b>Assistive</b>’ in the search bar.</p> <p>Alternatively use the search box to find a specific program by name.</p> <img border="0" alt="" src="software_centre_screen.jpg" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" /> <h2>Step 3</h2> <p>Double-click the software icon you wish to install.</p> <img border="0" alt="" src="software_centre_screen_colorveil.jpg" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" /> <h2>Step 4</h2> <p>Select ‘<b>Install</b>’. This may take several minutes.</p> <img border="0" alt="" src="colorveil_install_screen.jpg" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" /> <h2>Step 5</h2> <p>To use the software, type the name into the start bar.</p> <img border="0" alt="" src="computer_start_bar.jpg" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" /> <h2>Step 6</h2> <p>Double-click the icon to begin using the software.</p> <img border="0" alt="" src="colorveil_app_in_menu.jpg" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" /></div> </div> </div> </div> <h2>Reading and writing software</h2> <ul><li>Text to speech functions read aloud digital text</li><li>Built in literacy tools supporting your study</li><li>Scanning features to create digital and audio copies</li><li>Personalise the screen using colour and contrast</li></ul> <a name="read"></a> <div class="panel-group"> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title"><span class="fa fa-chevron-down"> </span><a data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse1" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse1">Guidance on Reading and writing software</a> </h3> </div> <div id="collapse1" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <table class="table table-bordered "><tbody><tr><th scope="col"><strong>Software</strong> </th><th scope="col"><strong>Availability</strong> </th><th scope="col"><strong>User guide links</strong> </th></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;">Read&Write<br /> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> <p><a href="https://warwick.ac.uk/services/its/servicessupport/software/list/readandwrite">All University owned & networked computers</a> </p> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> <p><a href="https://www.texthelp.com/en-gb/resources/campaigns/the-student-room/">The Student Room </a> <img border="0" alt="(PDF Document)" src="https://www2.warwick.ac.uk/brands/icons/acrobat.gif" /></p> <p><a href="https://support.texthelp.com/help/readwrite-7fdf2ac">Quick reference guide </a><img border="0" alt="(PDF Document)" 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top;">Read&Write<br /> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> <p><a href="https://warwick.ac.uk/services/its/servicessupport/software/list/readandwrite/">University computers</a> </p> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"> <p><a href="https://www.texthelp.com/en-gb/support/training/getting-started/">Get started guides</a> <img border="0" alt="(PDF Document)" src="https://www2.warwick.ac.uk/brands/icons/acrobat.gif" /></p> </td></tr></tbody></table> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2>Mind mapping</h2> <ul><li>Explore and break down essay titles and projects</li><li>Outline your work visually and export to Word/PowerPoint</li><li>Create and organise your notes in a non-linear style</li><li>Explore subject themes and ideas, building relationships between subtopics and concepts</li><li>Project planning and time management tool</li></ul> <a name="mind"></a> <div class="panel-group"> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title"><span class="fa 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</td></tr></tbody></table> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h2>Dictation / Voice recognition</h2> <ul><li>Use your voice to create text</li><li>Create documents faster than typing</li><li>Offers an alternative to using a keyboard</li><li>Alleviates stresses associated with spelling</li></ul> <a name="voice"></a> <div class="panel-group"> <div class="panel panel-default"> <div class="panel-heading"> <h3 class="panel-title"><span class="fa fa-chevron-down"> </span><a data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse5" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse5">Guidance on Dictation / Voice recognition</a> </h3> </div> <div id="collapse5" class="panel-collapse collapse"> <div class="panel-body"> <table class="table table-bordered "><tbody><tr><th scope="col"><strong>Software</strong> </th><th scope="col"><strong>Availability</strong> </th><th scope="col"><strong>User guide links</strong> </th></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;">Dragon</td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><a 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