Please note: This is provided for informational purposes only. Other similar products may exist but not listed. Prices as of 08/2011
Access/Assistive Technology
DAISY Readers for Textbooks, Required Reading
Windows: AMIS http://www.daisy.org/projects/amis/ Free - Download yourself or CEA can provide a copy.
EasyReader by http://yourdolphin.com, with more flexibility than free AMIS - (Arkansas vendor: Nanopac.com) $55 Call their toll-free number if you do not see product on their website.
MAC: Olearia http://code.google.com/p/olearia/ Free - Download yourself or CEA can provide a copy.
Does not hightlight as it reads.
ReadHear Mac http://www.gh-accessibility.com/products/readhear_mac with more flexibility
($119 Does hightlight as it reads.)
iPhone: Read2Go (Bookshare edition) $19.99 Access Bookshare files and other non-DRM files
InDaisy $19.99 Full-text/Full-audio DAISY player, DAISY 2.02 & 3 formats
iPad: Read2Go (Bookshare edition) $19.99 Access Bookshare files and other non-DRM files
InDaisy $19.99
Android OS: Darwin DAISY https://play.google.com/store/apps Enter title in Search.
Supports audio- text- and full DAISY; compatible with BookShare files
Android-daisy-epub-reader http://code.google.com/p/android-daisy-epub-reader/downloads/list
Free but reportedly does not work
Text-To-Speech Software (convert text into spoken audio) for Internet, Writing Papers
Windows:
Balabolka http://www.cross-plus-a.com/balabolka.htm Free Opens numerous file types; can save audio files in variety of formats to play on portable devices. Change on-screen colors. Can purchase premium voices (such as from NextUp.com). Portable version available to run from USB memory stick or portable drive!
TextAloud www.NextUp.com software $30 + voice $30-45 (cost depends upon voice engine purchased)
Full 15-day downloadable demo - no premium voices. Purchase the voice that YOU like.
Opens numerous file types; can save audio files in variety of formats to play on portable devices. Change on-screen colors. Advanced pronunciation tools. Toolbar plug-ins for Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Outlook
Windows/MAC:
ClaroRead www.NextUp.com software and voice: $150, can purchase additional realistic voices.
(Mac & PC versions) Downloadable demo available – uses OS voices. Features include: Visual highlighting, Word check window, Word prediction, Integration with MS Word 2004 & 2008, Font & color changing, Spacing, Homophones & tricky words
Text To Audio www.readingmadeez.com Single license: $69.95
Convert electronic documents to audio files. Productivity Pack: 10 tools + Internet Toolbar $249.95
Premier to Go – package of software on USB for mobile access $299.95
Natural Reader www.naturalreaders.com, http://www.naturalreaders.com/mac_free.htm Personal Version $49.50 (with 2 US English voices), Free versions use native operating system voices. Convert any text into spoken words. Can also convert any written text into audio files to use on CD or any mp3 device.
MAC: Ghost Reader www.NextUp.com software and voice: $39.95, several voice options
Other Useful Apps for iOS & Android (prices not included on listing)
iOS - Notetaking
Evernote: Cloud-based notetaking allows access to notes from different platforms, supports audio recording
Sound Paper: synchronizes text with audio recording
Auditorium Notes: records audio while entering text information, but not synchronized
Noteability: “integrated note-taking app” “link audio recording”
Android – Notetaking
Evernote: Cloud-based notetaking allows access to notes from different platforms, supports audio recording
Extensive Notes – Notepad: Supports audio recordings, media attachments, and TTS
Catch Notes: Capture text, audio, images, and synch with web.
iOS - Idea/Mind Mapping: iThoughts HD: Mind Manager/Inspiration-style interface, Import & Export support for many desktop applications (e.g., MindManager, FreeMind, MindGenius) iMindMap – http://www.thinkbuzan.com/us/products/imindmap/freedom - compatible with MindManager, FreeMind, FreePlane (PC, Mac, Android, Online versions)
Android – Idea/Mind Mapping
MindJet: Mind Manager/Inspiration-style interface, Import & Export support for many desktop applications
(e.g., MindManager, FreeMind, xMind)
Connected Mind: Use your fingers to draw unique and memorable mind maps.
Compatible with Connected Mind (PC Chrome version) and FreeMind format
iOS - Flash Cards: AnkiMobile: Expensive, but desktop application is free, Supports variety of media formats
Study Cards: Text-based flash card interface
Android - Flash Cards: AnkiDroid: Free, Compatible with Anki 1.2.5, Many free decks available
Any Memo Free, Supports many media formats (audio & image), TTS support, Import & Export
between Mnemosyne, Supermemo, CSV, QA txt, and more
iBooks: ePub and PDF reader, Supports VoiceOver interactions
Stanza: ePub and PDF reader
ReaddleDocs: PDF, MS Office, and iWorks reader
Android – Reading: Aldiko Book Reader: ePub and PDF reader
FbreaderJ: ePub and PDF reader, online library support
Moon+ Reader: Supports txt, html, epub, umb, zip, opds; Full visual control of color, line spacing,
font size, orientation, and more
Other Helpful Tools & Software
Online Flashcards: Both are free. Make your own or use an existing user-authored flashcard set; Mobile apps available
Study Blue: www.studyblue.com/
Quizlet: http://quizlet.com/ also study games online
Windows: Nitro PDF Reader: http://www.nitroreader.com/ Free Can extract text & graphics, add notes or text
(& change color/size of font), highlight text (& change color of highlighter, underline or cross-through text), zoom, search for specific words/phrases, create PDFs.
Windows/Mac: Acrobat Pro Check UA Bookstore for current pricing (~$55) Many tools including: add notes or text, highlight text, zoom, search for specific words/phrases, create PDFs, run OCR on text.
Windows/Mac: Livescribe Pens (Echo – Pulse appears to be phasing out) www.livescribe.com
app for iPad: Pencasts Record audio and write notes – and link the audio to written info! Check out Livescribe website for videos and tips. Available for purchase from numerous sellers such as UA Computer Store, Best Buy, Staples, Target, Amazon.com
Windows: Ginger Software – www.gingersoftware.com Online spelling and grammar based on sentence context. 14-day free trial, Ginger $39, Ginger Premium $89; (lifetime & monthly subscription available)
Windows/Mac – Idea/Mind Mapping
FreePlane- www.cnet.com, click lick on Downloads -Windows, enter Freeplane in search free Mac version available from: http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Business/Freeplane.shtml
FreeMind - www.cnet.com , click lick on Downloads -Windows or –Mac, enter FreeMind in search free
iMindMap - http://www.thinkbuzan.com
MindManager: http://www.mindjet.com/products/mindmanager/ “Visualize your information to get work done” Demo versions for each format available Price depends on software purchase
Windows: Connected Mind – https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/home, enter title in Search. Works within Google Chrome browser, compatible with Connected Mind android app, import FreeMind format. Allows complete layout/design control of maps increasing ability to recall details from memory.
Software with Tools for Reading, Writing, and Learning
Windows/MAC: Read: Outloud www.donjohnston.com/ $299
Windows/MAC: Kurzweil 3000 www.kurzweiledu.com $1395 (scan in color)
Windows/MAC: TextHelp Read & Write Gold www.texthelp.com/page.asp $365-645 Mobile version available.
Windows: WYNN (What You Need Now) www.freedomscientific.com/lsg/ WYNN Wizard-read, write, scan: $995
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