Text-to-Speech
Capti Voice allows students to listen to and read scanned text, image text, digital files and internet pages. In order to utilize Capti through DSP you will need to be approved and attend a training with the Adaptive Technology Specialist.
Dictation
Windows, Mac, and Google each have their own built-in dictation software. These options are readily available to students on their personal devices.
Dragon Naturally Speaking is DSP-issued software that allows students to dictate documents, search the web and email by using their voice. In order to utilize Dragon through DSP you will need to be approved and attend a training with the Adaptive Technology Specialist. Please note that this software is not compatible with Mac devices.
Livescribe (Notetaking)
The Livescribe Echo Smartpen allows students to record and play back lectures, discussions and other audio. Then, using a USB cable, they can transfer their notes and audio to their computer.
- Echo Livescribe Desktop Client
- Livescribe User Guide for PCs
- LiveScribe User Guide for Mac User
- Download Livescribe Notebook Paper
Otter.ai (Notetaking)
Otter.ai is a transcription tool that can be used to caption conversations, lectures, and videos. It can also be used as a dictation tool for documents.
Jamworks (Notetaking)
Jamworks is an audio-recording digital notetaking support app that uses AI to generate notes, summaries, and audio highlights. It is able to transcribe content in STEM areas of study.
Glean (Notetaking)
Glean, from the makers of Sonocent, is a more streamlined audio-recording web and app-based notetaking tool. Users can incorporate their own notes alongside the audio track while still giving their full attention to the lecture.
JAWS (Screen Reading)
JAWS, Job Access With Speech, is a screen reader developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse.
Zoomtext
Zoomtext is a magnification and screen reading software for the visually impaired. ZoomText enlarges, enhances and reads everything on the computer screen.
Assistive Listening Devices
DSP has three types of devices depending on class size and location. All the devices separate the sounds, particularly speech, that a person wants to hear from background noise through either an induction neck loop or headphones. The Listen and Comtek devices are compatible with built in FM systems in the learning spaces. The RogerOn Pen can travel to any learning space.