Recommended Apps to Support Students with Disabilities in Higher Education
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1 Shannon Lavey, MS, OTR/L Assistive Technology Resource Center Department of Occupational Therapy Colorado State University Recommended Apps to Support Students with Disabilities in Higher Education
2 Learning Objectives Identify 6 apps to support students with disabilities in the academic areas of reading, writing, note taking, studying, organization, and time management. Apply information about 2 built-in accessibility features of the major platforms of ios and Android to students with disabilities. Identify 3 apps to support areas of activities of daily living (ADLs) including communication, environmental control, and alternative access to mobile devices.
3 Today s Agenda Overview of the ATRC at CSU Background Statistics Alternate Access to Mobile Devices ios and Android apps Built in tools Reading Writing Note taking Studying Time Management and Organization Apps for ADLs ECU AAC
4 Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC) ATRC Mission: Ensuring equal access to technology and electronic information for CSU students and employees with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
5 Background Statistics Americans adults 92% own cell phones 68% own Smartphones 45% own a tablet computer 19% own an e-reader (Pew Internet and American Life Project, 2015)
6 Most Popular Operating Systems ios Android
7 Worldwide Tablet Market (International Data Corporation, 2016)
8 Worldwide Smartphone Market (International Data Corporation, 2016)
9 The Current App Markets Android Market: Google Play Recent app searches: Reading = 85,320 apps available Writing = 18,168 apps available Note Taking = 1,918 apps available ios Market: App Store Recent app searches: Reading = 10,762 apps available Writing = 2,328 apps available Note Taking = 240 apps available There are a lot of apps!
10 ATRC App Selection Criteria High user ratings Conferences such as RESNA, Accessing Higher Ground (AHG) ATHEN s listserv and recommendations from other institutions Reputable websites (i.e. Applevis, OTs with Apps, Access to Independence, Inc) ATRC Staff and student recommendations
11 Alternative Access Alternative methods to access mobile devices examples: Mouth stick Switches Voice recognition Built in, Siri, Skyvi, Google Now Adaptation examples: Built up stylus or BT earpiece
12 Built-In Accessibility - ios General Settings > Accessibility Divided by: Vision Interaction Hearing Media Learning: Guided Access Other built-in assists Calendar, Notes, Reminders Speak Selection Dictionary Reader View Word prediction/completion Voice Memos Voice Recognition Siri
13 ios Apps for Reading Voice Dream Reader Text to speech for PDFs, Word, EPUB, DAISY Integrates with Bookshare, Dropbox, more Customize voice, speed, colors, font, size Original or text-only view, export highlights and notes Price: $9.99 ClaroPDF Reads PDFs aloud - customize voice, speed, color Annotation features Price: $3.99 Flash Reader Speed reading, or RSVP app Adjust WPM, words per flash, fonts, sizes Opens Word, PDFs, EPUB, TXT, and more Price: Free
14 ios Apps for Reading (continued) Read2Go DAISY reader integrates with Bookshare Customize font, voices, colors, and more Price: $9.99 Learning Ally Human-read audio books, DAISY format Adjust speed, add bookmarks Navigate by page or chapter Price: Free (Learning Ally membership required) (Available for Android) KNFB Reader OCRs print material and reads aloud Ability to export files Price: $99.99 (available for Android)
15 ios Apps for Writing Inspiration Mind mapping program Use to brainstorm, organize, plan Add audio, hyperlinks, pictures Price: FREE lite version, $9.99 paid Dragon Dictation Voice Recognition Use to send reminders, s, and more Use to check spelling Price: FREE
16 ios Apps for Note Taking Notability Audio recording links to your notes and pictures Draw or type notes Annotate PDFs Add pictures from camera, web clips, figures Hand resting feature Price: $5.99 Voice Recorder HD High quality audio recording Unlimited recording time or share recordings to a cloud service Price: $1.99 (Available for Android)
17 ios Apps for Studying Study Blue Make flashcards, or use templates Reminders to study Tracks and saves progress Add text, images, audio Price: FREE (lite), Monthly Fee (advanced) (Available for Android) Quizlet Create own flashcards, or use already made ones Add images and audio Many study tools cards, tests, games Sync with all devices Price: FREE ((Available for Android) Available on Android too)
18 ios Apps for Organization and Time Management Evernote Create notes, reminders, to-do lists Organize documents, pictures, web clips Sync across all devices Price: FREE (Available for Android) istudiez Pro Unique planner to organize schedule Day, week, month views Add alerts and notifications Price: $2.99, FREE lite version Calendars 5 Day, week, month, year views Color code appointments Add alerts, notes, priority, and more Price: $6.99, FREE lite version
19 Built-In Accessibility - Android Accessibility Categories (varies by model and version): Vision Hearing Dexterity and interaction Other built-in assists Calendar Voice Recorder Spell checker Voice Input Easy Mode Word prediction and completion
20 Android Apps for Reading EZ PDF Reader Annotate PDFs Change font and color Text to speech, text reflow Price: $3.99 Speed Reader Flashes one word Adjust WPM and colors Price: FREE Screen Adjuster Screen overlay app Adjust color, brightness, tint Price: FREE
21 Android Apps for Reading (continued) Go Read DAISY reader integrates with Bookshare Customize font, voices, colors, and more Price: FREE Visor- Magnifier 2x-8x magnifier app with light 5 different color contrast modes Price: FREE (available for ios)
22 Android Apps for Writing SimpleMind Mind mapping tool Brainstorm, collect ideas, structure thoughts Visual style options Price: FREE, $4.99 for full version Ginger Keyboard + Page Spell and grammar checker, text reader Sentence re-phraser, word prediction, swipe Built into keyboard for , texts, more Price: FREE (Available for ios) MBraille Mobile braille keyboard Use contracted or uncontracted English braille Price: FREE (available for ios)
23 Android Apps for Note Taking Audio Note Synchronizes notes and audio Type or handwrite Highlights notes during playback Price: FREE lite version, paid: $4.99 (available for ios) Smart Voice Recorder High quality and simple to use Records when display is off Send recordings via , Dropbox, etc. Price: FREE
24 Android Apps for Study Skills AnkiDroid Create flashcards or download free decks Add text, images, sounds Spaced-repetition, timed Text to speech and dictionary integration Sync with Anki computer version Price: FREE (Available for ios)
25 Android Apps for Organization ColorNote Easy to use notepad Set reminders Organize notes and checklists by color Price: FREE Todoist Organize to do list by date, priority, project, etc. Visual scheduling Integrates with Dropbox and Google Drive Price: FREE (Available for ios) Business Calendar 2 Day, week, month, year, agenda views Color code appointments Set reminders, task organizer Price: $4.99, free version
26 Android App for Time Management Pomicro Supports Pomodoro technique (25 minutes studying, 5 minutes break) Timer to count down study time and breaks Set audible notifications Adjust lengths of study and break times Price: FREE
27 Environmental Control Units (ECUs) ECUs = EADLs ( Environmental Control Units = Electronic Aids to Daily Living) Increase independence and participation in everyday activities Controls that allow people with mobility, sensory, or cognitive impairments to operate electronic devices Televisions, computers, lights, appliances, phone, mobile device and more Interfaces to use devices Transmits signals to device House Wiring (Insteon) Infrared (IR) Radio Frequency (RF) Ultrasound Smart Home Technology
28 Insteon for Hub ECU App Free app for ios and Android Requires Insteon Hub - $80.00 Controls lights, appliances, thermostats, cameras and more Get alerts from water leak, smoke, motion, door and window sensors
29 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Assists individuals with communication and expression Helpful for individuals with speech disabilities, cerebral palsy, head injuries, autism, veterans, etc. Other stakeholders family, friends, teachers, employers, therapists Dedicated devices or app options
30 AAC Apps Proloquo2Go (ios) - $ Speech generated by tapping buttons Over 20, 000 symbols or create your own TTS using on-screen keyboard with word prediction My Talk Tools (Android and ios) $99.99, free lite version Customizable with symbols, images, video and audio files Text to speech Switch accessible
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32 Resources/Contacts: ATRC at CSU Website: Shannon Lavey (970)
33 References International Data Corporation (2016). IDC Tracker + Data Products. Retrieved January 30, 2016, from IDC Tracker ( Pew Internet and American Life Project (2016). Trend data (adults). Retrieved January 21, 2016, from Pew Internet (
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