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Earlier in the month, we explored a variety of assistive technology apps that are available as Google Chrome Extensions. These apps were created by third party developers such as Ginger Software, TextHelp, Claro Software etc. and use Chrome as a platform to host their product. What many AT users might not realize is that Google…

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Since the original roll out of extensions in 2010, Google Chrome has become a leading hub of accessible apps for PC and Mac computers. Many of these apps are free or free to try, thus providing users with an exposure to accessibility that was never possible before, and with Chrome being responsible for over half…

Fingers typing on a laptop with notepaper

For individuals with learning and print-based disabilities, writing can often feel like a major barrier, and is often avoided as much as possible. This was especially true in the pre-digital age, where students were often forced to write and communicate in one specific way, regardless of their particular learning styles. Thankfully, educators now realize the…

A young woman using a tablet in the library

Originally created in partnership with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital as a writing and research app for individuals with physical or learning disabilities, WordQ quickly became recognized as an app that could be beneficial to all students, especially for those individuals who struggle with English as a first or second language. Originally created in the…

ClaroRead(new window) is an advanced text-to-speech/writing/OCR program for PC that helps users read, write, and study with confidence. Recently, version 7.3 was released, and it’s packed with improvements and new features. Let’s take a look at some of these improvements in this newest version of ClaroRead. Improved scanning/OCR Recognizing that converting inaccessible documents into readable…

Tag: Chrome

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