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Assistive Technology Resource Center

Assistive Technology Resource Center Quick Start Guides

This page is a resource for getting started with software, hardware and apps that can be useful for tasks commonly required of students and employees in a higher education setting. We have guides to help you get started on many of these tools. If a guide is not available, we provide external links to information about the tool.

Technology for Academic and Work Tasks

Reading

Free Tools

Licensed Tools

Writing

Free Tools

Licensed Tools

Note-Taking

Free Tools

Hardware

Studying

Licensed Tools

Time Management and Organization

Free Tools

  • Asana
    • A project management software for organizing tasks, projects, and calendars. The basic plan is free and includes up to 15 users in a team.
  • Dropbox
    • A cloud storage system for organizing files and important sites.
  • Evernote
    • A note-taking and organization app for managing documents, files, and tasks.
  • Google Keep
    • An app that allows users to create notes and lists, check off completed items, set time and place reminders, dictate thoughts, add pictures, and color notes.
  • Microsoft To Do
    • A cloud-based task-management software that allows users to manage their tasks from a smartphone, tablet, computer, or smartwatch.
  • Trello
    • A cloud-based organization system available on browser and mobile app. Trello utilizes visual elements for creating custom lists, tasks, and projects.

Computer Access

Free Tools

Licensed Tools

Computer Access: Screen Adjustments

Free and Built-in Tools

Licensed Tools

Built-Ins, Apps and Browser Extensions

Built-In Operating System Features

Apps and Extensions

Device-Specific:

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The Gene and Ellie Gilfoyle Endowment for the ATRC helps members of the campus community with disabilities and provides hands-on experiences with assistive technology applications for OT graduate students.

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