Assistive Technology for Writing
When it comes to writing there can be a number of challenges. These involve anything from spelling and grammar, getting in the zone to write and also alternatives to handwriting and typing. Here you will find a number of assistive technologies that may be useful for you.

GaelGram
Free: Reading support with Immersive Reader in Word.

Add captions instantly to your meetings, lectures or seminars, either in-person or online.
Add captions instantly to your meetings, lectures or seminars, either in-person or online.

Google Docs - Voice Typing
Free: Write with your voice in Google Docs

Friday 24 July 2020 Microsoft Word - Dictate
Free: Type with your Voice in the online Word.

Friday 24 July 2020 Dragon Naturally Speaking - Dictation
Paid: Dictation software that allows you to type with your voice and more.

Windows – Dictation (Speech to Text)
Free: use inbuilt dictation tool on a Windows Laptop/Desktop.

Mac Laptop/Desktop– Dictation (Speech to Text).
Free: Speak to create text in your document on your Mac.

Livescribe Echo Pen
Paid: A pen-like device that combines audio and handwritten notes.

Written Kitten - Motivation for Writing
Free: A website that may help with motivation for Writing

ZenPen.io - Low Distraction Typing.
Free: Website for low distraction typing.

Inspiration - Mind Mapping
Paid: Mind mapping software for organising your information.

Dictation.io - Type with your voice
Free: Website that allows you to type with your voice

Grammarly - Spelling and Grammar Support.
Paid: Support for your spelling and grammar.

Dictaphones-Recording Audio
Paid: A device for recording and playing back audio.

OneNote for Note Taking
Free: Note taking is more than words - add images and audio and more.

iPad and iPhone-dictation
Free: In-built tool that can turn your voice into text.