Assistive Technology Resources

Microsoft Office for Students

Student using a laptop outside

There are many accessibility features built-in to Microsoft Office products. Cornell students have free access to Microsoft Office!
     

This is a list of free, low cost, or built-in assistive technology resources that can be utilized by anyone.

Note: certain software and features are available exclusively for the Cornell community! Those include:

  • NaturalReader (text-to-speech)
  • Jamworks (note taking tool)
  • OrbitNote (note taking tool)
  • Read & Write (reading tool)
  • Equatio (math accessibility)
  • MathPix (math accessibility)
  • SensusAccess (document conversion)

Additional details below.

Useful Technology

Organized by category.

Recommended for users that benefit from having basic text read aloud. These programs will allow you to see text on the screen and hear the text read aloud. These programs also track the words that are read so you stay on pace with the information. 

Recommended for users that require audio cues in order to operate computer/laptop functions and have text material read aloud. Extensive training may be required to successfully and fully operate these programs. 

Recommended for users that benefit from being able to speak aloud and have a software program type out what is being said. 

For users who want to read a text transcription of spoken audio, in a video, or in real time. 

  • SignUp (interpreting for specific movies)

Recommended for users that benefit from audio recordings for later reference. Please note class recording requires permission from faculty or accommodations through SDS. 

  • MathPix (free for Cornell community; sign up with your Cornell email)
  • Equatio (free for Cornell community; sign up with your Cornell email)
  • Desmos