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.
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GaelGram
Free: Reading support with Immersive Reader in Word.
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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.
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Google Docs - Voice Typing
Free: Write with your voice in Google Docs
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Friday 24 July 2020 Microsoft Word - Dictate
Free: Type with your Voice in the online Word.
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Friday 24 July 2020 Dragon Naturally Speaking - Dictation
Paid: Dictation software that allows you to type with your voice and more.
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Windows – Dictation (Speech to Text)
Free: use inbuilt dictation tool on a Windows Laptop/Desktop.
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Mac Laptop/Desktop– Dictation (Speech to Text).
Free: Speak to create text in your document on your Mac.
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Livescribe Echo Pen
Paid: A pen-like device that combines audio and handwritten notes.
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Written Kitten - Motivation for Writing
Free: A website that may help with motivation for Writing
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ZenPen.io - Low Distraction Typing.
Free: Website for low distraction typing.
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Inspiration - Mind Mapping
Paid: Mind mapping software for organising your information.
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Dictation.io - Type with your voice
Free: Website that allows you to type with your voice
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Grammarly - Spelling and Grammar Support.
Paid: Support for your spelling and grammar.
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Dictaphones-Recording Audio
Paid: A device for recording and playing back audio.
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OneNote for Note Taking
Free: Note taking is more than words - add images and audio and more.
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iPad and iPhone-dictation
Free: In-built tool that can turn your voice into text.