Adaptive Tech Bonanza!

Our trip to the disability office was a vastly informative experience.  There are so many great technological resources available to people that I was not aware of.  My notes have a complete list of the things we looked at, as well as a brief description.  There were several items that stood out to me, as well as several that I was familiar with already.  I had never heard of the Audio Notetaker software that we looked at.  I was interested in this program because it develops good studying habits, so I looked at their webpage.  The software allows you to do a number of things with an audio recording.  The program separates the file into phrases and words that the user can color code.  It also allows the user to attach PowerPoint slides to the notes, making for a fully comprehensive study guide to go along with the audio.

One of the programs we saw that I was familiar with was Kurzweil 3000.  My fiancee uses this software to read her e-textbooks, and it has made a huge difference for her.  I can see how this program would benefit anyone.  I have trouble staying focused while reading large sections of text, so I am sure this software could be beneficial for me.  Not only does the program read the words on the screen aloud, it does so in a fairly pleasant voice.  The paragraph being read from is highlighted on the page, as well as each individual word as it is read.  This contrast paired with good audio makes this program a must for people who struggle with reading.  I had a great time learning about all of these adaptive technologies, and I hope the information will benefit you as well!