Assistive Techonology for Students with Disabilities

New Software on the CICS Managed Desktop

Two new assistive software packages are now available on all PCs running the CiCS Managed Desktop.

INSPIRATION is a mind mapping application useful for planning substantial pieces of writing.

TEXTHELP READ & WRITE provides reading and writing support for people with dyslexia.

In addition, these other applications are installed on single PCs in the Information Commons, Western Bank Library and St Georges Library.

JAWS reads aloud text that is displayed on the PC screen.
ZOOMTEXT is a screen magnifier and reader.
EASY CONVERTER creates large print, mp3, DAISY and Braille versions of learning materials.

Other assistive software are available through CICS, and further details can be found under the software section on the following web page. Take a look at the hardware section too for information on other assistive technology available to students:
IT Services