Software Guide | Inclusion and Diversity

Our blog aims to provide a resource for assistive technology and support for you the reader. The products and resources listed are done so to help provide awareness of their features and functions and how they may support you. Inclusion Diversity acknowledges that there are a vast number of products on the open market and we will try to evaluate them independently on their merits. Helping you to make an informed decision on how they may support your needs.

Lightkey

Spelling Writing

Take your typing to the next level using Lightkey’s AI-powered text predictions in applications you use every day. https://www.lightkey.io/

Oribi Speak

Text-to-speech

High-quality Text to Speech, letter-sounding and word prediction for the web. https://oribi.se/en/apps/oribi-speak/

Oribi – Verity Spell

Spelling

The sophisticated spellchecker correcting spelling and grammar mistakes in English. https://oribi.se/en/apps/verityspell/

Pro-Study

Scheduling

Pro-Study is the leading software for taking the stress out of collecting, organising and referencing research for your assignments. https://www.pro-study.co.uk/

Learning Labs

Focus Note taking Writing

Learning Labs is an online portal that offers easy step-by-step tutorials designed to support anyone using assistive software programs. Each of our bite-sized tutorials can be experienced in three different ways of reading, watching, or doing. Our unique tagging features allow trainers to highlight labs for the learner to practice alone, after one-to-one training sessions. […]

Global Tasks

Focus Reminders Scheduling

Global Tasks is the task management solution that reduces stress and helps you stay on top of your work. https://www.lexable.com/global-tasks/

Global AutoCorrect

Spelling Writing

Automatic spelling correction as you type in any program Allows you to focus on what you’re writing Simple to use – no configuration needed Works with all programs Advanced academic and industry terminology https://www.lexable.com/global-autocorrect/

Glean

Mobile Device Note taking Speech recognition

Meet your learning potential with the note taking tool designed to improve your learning and productivity. Introducing Glean: Combine audio recordings with multimedia notes like never before. Take notes in class or with online learning Capture audio, text and slides in one place React in real-time with Quick Labels Quickly navigate audio using speech bubbles […]

Audio Notetaker

Mobile Device Note taking Speech recognition

Audio Notetaker for Windows and Mac: Capture audio, text and slides in a single note-taking workspace. Organise and categorise note sets so you can easily return to them. Turn your notes into a variety of formats to suit your learning style. Improve audio quality and extract only what’s useful. https://sonocent.com/audio-notetaker/#audio-notetaker-demo

Inspiration

Mind mapping

Introducing Inspiration 10 and Inspiration Maps software, the most simple but powerful visual thinking tools for creating concept maps, mind maps, diagrams, graphic organizers, outlines and presentations with ease! Inspiration 10 and Inspiration Maps boosts creativity and breaks down barriers to planning, communicating ideas and learning; helping users to achieve more academically and in the […]

GhotIt

Text-to-speech Writing

Ghotit is a comprehensive literacy software. It helps children and adults with dyslexia/dysgraphia to read, write and correct texts. Ghotit Real Writer & Reader is a Windows application that integrates with familiar Windows applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Outlook, browsers). In addition, Ghotit Real Writer & Reader can be used as a stand-alone text editor. https://www.ghotit.com/dyslexia-software-real-writer-for-windows

FindMyFlow

Mind mapping Note taking

Empowering you to build effective study habits using Assistive Technology and Study Skills. FindMyFlow enables students to develop a customised learning path, based on their skills and needs, so whether used alone or in conjunction with one-to-one training, you can be secure in the knowledge you can recap, reinforce and develop your skills at any […]

TextHelp Equatio

Speech recognition

EquatIO software allows you to create mathematical equations, formulas and more directly on your computer. Simply type, handwrite or dictate any expression, and EquatIO will convert it to accurate digital maths which can be added into a Microsoft Word doc or G Suite apps with a click. https://www.texthelp.com/en-gb/products/equatio/

TextHelp Read&Write

Focus Text-to-speech Writing

Read&Write lets everyone read, write and express themselves more confidently and independently. From hearing emails or documents read out loud to text prediction, picture dictionaries, summary highlighters and a grammar, spelling and confusable words checker, Read&Write makes lots of everyday literacy tasks simpler, quicker and more accurate. https://www.texthelp.com/en-gb/products/read-write/

Claro ScanPen iOS

Text-to-speech

Need to listen to printed text? Have it spoken aloud – at school, in a test or exam, at work or at home? Use Claro ScanPen to photo your printed text document, letter, test paper – then select the text with your finger (or stylus), and hear it spoken straight back to you. Instantly! No […]

ClaroSpeak iOS

Text-to-speech

ClaroSpeak is a reading and writing app with high-quality text-to-speech, formatting controls, a wide range of fonts and styles and cloud storage integration. ClaroSpeak offers the option of visual highlighting in-sync with the spoken words, a great range of colour and font settings to allow for optimum reading and word prediction to help with writing. […]

ClaroPDF iOS

Writing

ClaroPDF is an accessible, reading and study PDF tool for all. Annotate, mark up and save PDF files which are then still fully compatible with Adobe Reader and other popular PDF apps. Have accessible text PDF files read back to you with a human quality voice & synchronised highlighting. Claro Apps Leaflet

Claro Writing Helper

Writing

Claro Writing Helper will guide you through a linear, structured approach starting with an essay question and a deadline, and ending with your essay in Word format! The new Claro Writing Helper has been created to help the overwhelmed student faced with this monstrous task of converting a question into a few thousand words of […]

Spotify Headspace

Focus Mental health

Part of the student premium package Spotify offer a range of voice-guided meditations, on everything from sounder sleep to better focus. https://www.spotify.com/uk/headspace/student

SAM

Mental health Mobile Device

A friendly app that offers a range of self-help methods for people who are serious about learning to manage their anxiety. http://sam-app.org.uk

Forest

Focus Mental health Mobile Device

This is a psychological tool that will help reduce the compulsion to check your phone and help you concentrate. Set a period of time to study and over that period of time a tree will grow from a seed, navigate off the app and the tree will wither and die. https://trees.org/sponsor/forest-app

Todoist

Mobile Device Task lists

The free version lets you create and manage your tasks in a basic structured list format and filter according to priority. The Premium subscription offers synchronisation and access to project templates and more functional flexibility. https://todoist.com/overview

Mind42

Mind mapping Mobile Device

This is visual mind mapping on your phone to make basic visual plans. https://mind42.com

Focus Booster

Focus Scheduling

This will help you to set revision time and schedules, break down revision/study time into manageable chunks of time using the Pomodoro technique. https://www.focusboosterapp.com

Notion

Mobile Device Task lists

An app that allows you to create and manage task lists in a format that you find easy to relate to. It also sync’s across all your devices, providing instant access to your current and future workload. http://www.notion.so

Remember the Milk

Mobile Device Reminders Task lists

This is a to-do list app that connects to your emails and social media to help you stay on track with reminders. https://www.rememberthemilk.com

Google Calendar

Mobile Device Scheduling Task lists

This will help you to organise your time, have different colour calendars for different subjects. https://www.google.com/calendar/about

Google TasksBoard

Mobile Device Task lists

A basic list app that allows you to display your tasks in a structured list format according to each project. https://tasksboard.app

Google Keep

Mobile Device Reminders Scheduling

Create lists, use images or even your own words to help you track your workload. https://www.google.com/keep

PresentPal

Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) Mental health NeuroDiverse

Present Pal is a presentation support software which acts like a set of interactive flashcards on your smartphone or tablet, integrating fully with Microsoft PowerPoint through our new add-in feature.

Brain In Hand

Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) Mental health Mobile Device NeuroDiverse

A support tool for your mobile device. It helps you track your daily workload whilst providing you instant access to tools that support your mental wellness.

ClaroRead

Text-to-speech

ClaroRead is a simple, easy-to-use and flexible software program that helps you to read, write, study, sit exams, and increase your confidence. You can read any on-screen text out loud and improve your writing in Microsoft Word. ClaroRead Plus and Pro also let you read aloud scanned paper books and documents. Available on Windows, Apple […]