IT Accessibility

Free and Low-Cost Assistive Technology

Below is a list of free and low-cost tools. Looking for something specific? Visit MU’s Supported Software or Built – In Accessibility page for more options.

Use the following letters to determine if a tool is compatible with your operating system:

(W) = Windows, (M)= Macintosh, (Ch) = Chrome, (IOS) = IOS, (A)= Android

Vision

Screen readers, color enhancing, and magnification tools provide help with reading, writing, and navigation of web sites, etc.

Literacy and Cognitive

Text-to-speech tools that read text aloud, help assist with reading, pronunciation and comprehension.

Writing and Research

Speech-to-text (speech recognition/dictation) and mind mapping (brainstorming) apps help with communication, increased writing speed, spelling, and composition.

Study Skills and Organization

Memorization, focus, and notetaking apps assist with organization and concentration!

  • Brainscape (IOS & A), $0
  • Quizlet (CH, IOS & A), $0 (may have a limit)
  • Evernote (W, M, IOS & A), $0 and premium version ($7.99)
  • Notability (M & IOS), $0 and premium version ($8.99)
  • My Study Life (IOS & A), $0
  • Any.do (W, M, IOS, A & CH), $0 and premium version ($5.99/month)

Hearing and Auditory

Access real-time captioning through phone calls, a tablet or a computer, to make communicating more accessible on both ends of the line.

Looking for a specific app or software program and have questions? Contact the IT Accessibility Center staff at (573) 884-2828.