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.

• NVDA (W)
• Lookout (A)
• Soundscape (IOS)
• Color Enhancer (Ch)

Literacy and Cognitive

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

• NaturalReader (W & M)
• Speechify (CH, IOS and A)
• Speak it (CH)

Writing and Research

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

• Grammarly (W, M & CH)
• GoConqr (CH)
• Quillbot Citation Generator (CH)
• LiquidText (W, M & IOS)
• TD Talk (IOS)

Study Skills and Organization

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

• Brainscape (IOS & A)
• Quizlet (CH, IOS & A)
• Evernote (W, M, IOS & A)
• Notability (M & IOS)
• My Study Life (IOS & A)
• Any.do (W, M, IOS, A & CH)

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.

• CaptionMate (IOS & A)
• AVA (W, M, IOS & A)
• Live Transcribe & Sound Notification (CH, IOS & A)

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