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    • Access in Google Chrome
    • Portable Tools
    • Programs, Add-ons, Features
    • Vision Support
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  • Representation
    • Options for Hearing (and Reading)Text
    • Options for Reference
    • Options for Video
    • Infographics
  • Expression
    • Options for Art
    • Options for Mindmapping
    • Options for Multimedia
    • Options for Math
    • Options for Creating Comics
    • Options for Creating Infographics
  • Engagement
    • Options for Engaging Software
    • Blogging for Engagement
    • Engaging Ideas
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Online Access Tools


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Ghotit
  • Online contextual and phonetic spell checker and grammar checker
  • Helps correct misused and confused words 
  • Text-to-speech available via Speakit in Chrome

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ReadTheWords
  • Versatile online text-to-speech option
  • Multiple high quality voices available 
  • Type text, upload documents, or copy online content
  • Download audio or embed file elsewhere online

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iSpeech
  • Online text-to-speech
  • Multiple high quality voices available
  • Listen online or create mp3 files
  • Embed audio files on websites

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Smart Spell Checker in Google Docs and Presentations
  • contextual spell checker
  • makes suggestions even if  misspelled word is in dictionary, eg meat/meet
  • learns new words, as they enter common usage online

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After the Deadline
  • Tool that supports online writing, eg. for writing blog posts, Facebook status, Gmail, etc.
  • Contextual spell checker
  • Checks for grammar and style errors
  • Installs as Firefox or Google Chrome extension
  • Can be added to OpenOffice Writer for off line use

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Pocket (formerly 'Read It Later')
  • Collect online content to read later on any device, even when not online
  • De-clutters web content (eliminates ads, unnecessary graphics, etc.)
  • Offers options for adjusting font, contrast, etc.
  • Saved content can be read aloud with vocalyze (see above)