Our Standard Software
The Assistive Technology Resource Center has a standard Assistive Technology build that we place on the ATRC PC computers in Morgan Library and in other locations on campus. The software on our standard PC build and our recommendations for Mac equivalents are included below.
If there is a particular software not listed here that you prefer or require, contact the ATRC and let us know. We are often able to acquire it.
- For campus locations of our standard build and availability of other software and hardware options, see Assistive Technology on Campus.
- For assistance using any of these products, please see our Quickstart Guides.
PC Assistive Technology
Reading Support
- Adobe Acrobat Professional
- Balabolka (Free)
- Central Access Reader (CAR) (Free)
- Kurzweil 3000
- Learning Ally Link
- NaturalReader (Free and paid versions)
- Open Dyslexic Font (Free)
- Read&Write
- TextAloud
Writing Support
Note-Taking Support
- Evernote (Free and paid versions)
- Echo Desktop (SmartPen Software)
- Livescribe Helper (SkyPen Software)
- Microsoft OneNote (Free for CSU students, faculty, and staff)
Study Supports
Time Management and Organization
- BreakTaker (Free)
- Dropbox (Free)
- Evernote (Free and paid versions)
- Focus Booster (Free)
- Google Drive Desktop (Free)
Low Vision and Blindness Support
- Dolphin EasyReader
- Fusion (including JAWS and ZoomText)
- JAWS
- OpenBook
Screen Modifications
- ssOverlay
- VuBar
- WindowShades (Free)
Mac Assistive Technology
Reading Support
- Adobe Acrobat Professional
- Central Access Reader (CAR) (Free)
- GhostReader
- Kurzweil 3000
- Learning Ally Link
- NaturalReader (Free and paid versions)
- Open Dyslexic Font (Free)
- Read&Write
- ReadHear
Writing Support
Note-Taking Support
- Evernote (Free and paid versions)
- Echo Desktop (SmartPen Software)
- Livescribe Helper (SkyPen Software)
- Microsoft OneNote
Study Supports
Time Management & Organization
- Dropbox (Free)
- Evernote (Free and paid versions)
- Google Drive Desktop (Free)
- Time Out – Break Reminders (Free)
Low Vision and Blindness Support
- Apple Voiceover for OSX (Built-in)
- Apple Zoom (Built-in)
Screen Modifications
- f.lux (Free)
- Screen Shades
- Shades
