Assistive Technology

Assistive technology (AT) aids people with disabilities, improving their functional abilities for independence and productivity. It includes devices, software, or equipment like magnifying glasses or speech-to-text software. In education, AT tools like text-to-speech software and electronic worksheets support diverse learning needs, enhancing engagement with educational content.

This page explores real workflows and serves as a resource for specific Assistive Technology. We cover important topics such as Kurzweil 3000, Otter AI, Note taking tools, Math tools, Text-to-speech tools and more!

Review of Typless, voice to text transcription tool

Today’s post explores how Typeless streamlines voice-to-text typing, offering a fast way to input and format text across multiple platforms. It’s a …

Common accessibility errors when using screen readers

Today’s post explains common accessibility problems that appear when using screen readers. It demonstrates how missing or incorrect tagging in documents affects …

Scanned PDF vs DocAccess - test with JAWS

Today’s post compares how JAWS 2025, a leading screen reader, handles an untagged, scanned PDF file versus the same file processed through …

I Tried the Top AI Meeting Notetakers; Here’s Why Fellow Won

Summary: Fellow is an AI meeting assistant and notetaker that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings across Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet. Fellow …

Jamworks AI Overview

Jamworks is a cutting-edge, AI-powered tool that enhances how students interact with learning materials. It takes any recorded video, such as lectures …

How to use Jamworks AI Notetaker

Digital note-taking tools like Jamworks are transforming how students engage with lectures. Today’s post explains how to record, annotate, and interact with …

How to crop, rotate, and adjust pages in Abbyy FineReader

ABBYY FineReader provides a robust set of tools for editing and managing PDF documents. This guide explains how to crop, rotate, rearrange, …

Instant PDF to Accessible HTML

Creating accessible PDFs is one of the most time-consuming and difficult tasks many organizations face when working to meet accessibility standards. Enter …

Notta app for real time transcription and translation

The Notta app delivers a comprehensive solution for recording, transcribing, and translating meetings in real time. This review explores Notta’s key features …

Key Features of Fellow App AI Meeting Assistant

Today’s post explores the key features of Fellow AI Meeting Assistant. While tools like Otter AI also offer automation and convenience, they …

how to close caption a video in Canvas Studio

Video captioning is a key element in creating accessible content. Canvas Studio provides tools that allow educators and content creators to caption …

How to use Zoom's AI features and tools

Today’s post explores recent innovations in Zoom that help users stay engaged, productive, and inclusive during meetings. Zoom has evolved beyond a …

How to use ChatGPT to OCR handwriting

Today’s post shows how to use ChatGPT to perform OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on handwritten notes quickly and accurately. Converting handwritten text …

Accommodations for Students

Ensuring accessibility in education creates inclusive learning environments. Many textbooks exist only as scanned or image-based PDFs, making them difficult to access …

Making accommodations for students

Creating accommodations for students with disabilities is essential in fostering an inclusive education system. This post walks through the process of breaking …

How to set up JAWS to autodetect language

JAWS 2025 includes an automatic language-switching feature that helps users navigate multilingual content without manually adjusting language settings. This article explains how …

How to use NotebookLM for note taking

NotebookLM is an AI-powered research and note-taking tool designed to help users consolidate and organize digital research. It allows users to upload …

How to use the Fellow App AI Meeting Assistant and Note Taker

In today’s fast-paced, digital world, managing online meetings effectively is more important than ever. The Fellow app emerges as a game-changer for …

How to create accessible PDFs

Creating accommodations for students with disabilities is essential in fostering an inclusive education system. This article provides a comprehensive, actionable guide on …

How to use the AI Assistant in Adobe Acrobat

The AI assistant built into Adobe Acrobat Pro DC enhances document workflows and improves accessibility. This tool processes large documents efficiently, generates …

Natural Reader is the best text-top-speech reader on the internet

Natural Reader is an advanced text-to-speech software designed for seamless document interaction. With features like customizable playback, highlighting, AI-driven Q&A, and downloadable …

Otter AI for Advanced Note-taking

Today’s post presents an innovative way to improve note-taking and accessibility using Otter AI. By converting PDF documents into audio files, transcribing …

How to Use Otter AI to chat with a PDF

Otter AI provides an effective way to interact with PDF content, allowing users to extract, analyze, and ask questions about the text. …

How to use Otter AI Summary and Outline Features

Today we’re exploring the powerful Summary and Outline features of Otter AI, a tool designed to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of …

The Fathom AI Notetaker - enhancing online meetings

In today’s digital world, online meetings have become an integral part of professional and academic life. Keeping track of these meetings can …

A comparison of Venngage's accessibility features with those of Canva.

Welcome to my first-ever comparison post, where we pit two strong contenders against each other: Canva vs. Venngage. In one corner, we …

Learning how to use Central Access Reader for math accessibility

Today we’re learning about the Central Access Reader, a powerful tool designed to make math accessible to everyone. Video Guide Central Access …

Otter AI for Advanced Note-taking

In the modern educational landscape, efficient note-taking is crucial for students seeking to excel in their studies. Digital tools, such as Otter …

How to use Generative Summary in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

In today’s post, we’re exploring generative summary, one of the latest AI features of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. This feature is designed …

How to use the AI Assistant in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

In today’s post, we’re going to take a deep dive into the capabilities of the AI Assistant within Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. …

How to use Otter Chat from Otter.ai

In today’s post, we’ll dive into a groundbreaking feature known as “Otter Chat” that has the potential to redefine how AI aids …

Welcome to The Accessibility Guy blog! In today’s tutorial, we’ll learn how to install and use the Kurzweil 3000 Read the Web …

Video Guide Unlock the Power of the Glean Note-taking Tool Glean is not just another note-taking application; it’s a comprehensive tool designed …

This post will explore how to use MathPix snip to convert a PDF full of math images into an accessible Word document …

Are you looking to simplify the conversion of multiple PDF files at once? Today, I’m going to guide you through using the …

The digital world is abundant with productivity tools designed to simplify our everyday tasks. One such tool that has seen a surge …

Today we dive into the use of an amazing little tool: Otter AI. Otter makes it easy to engage and be more productive …

In our quest to make communication more accessible, especially for people with disabilities, we often find ourselves seeking innovative solutions. Today, we’re …

Microsoft Immersive Reader is a powerful tool that can help students engage with written text. In this blog post, we’ll explore how …

In today’s post, we discuss how Otter AI can be used for note-taking. Our focus will be on the basic features that …

Do you have videos in your course or on your website? If yes, then it is best practice to ensure accurate captions …