Document Reader or Text-to-Speech Software
Document reader software reads aloud sections of documents and highlights the words as it reads.
Document reader software is typically used by individuals needing to process information both visually and auditorily.
Kurzweil 3000 is a literacy support software that offers features such as reading, writing, and studying support. Kurzweil 3000 has speech recognition and dictation feature.
Desktop and Laptop Computers
All Los Rios enrolled students are licensed to use Kurzweil 3000 at home and on campus. The software may be installed on Windows or Macintosh computers from the Los Rios Hub.
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Web Browsers
Kurzweil 3000 is a web-based companion to Kurzweil and requires no installation. In order to access Kurzweil 3000 web, students have to log-in through the CRC/Los Rios Hub.
Kurzweil 3000 Read the Web Extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge: use this extension’s array of tools to read and study directly in your web browser.
Add Kurzweil Read the Web Chrome Extension
Kurzweil 3000 Quick Overview
Software training available to eligible DSPS students.
Natural Reader software is a text-to-speech application that includes an online reader, mobile application, and Chrome extension. Available in basic (free) and premium versions. The basic application reads documents aloud on your desktop computer.
Add the Natural Reader Chrome Web Extension
Software training available to eligible DSPS students.
Everway (TextHelp Academy’s) OrbitNote software is a web-based PDF annotation and accessibility tool designed to help students read, understand, and interact with digital documents. OrbitNote supports everyday academic tasks such as reading PDFs aloud, highlighting key information, adding typed or audio notes, completing worksheets, and annotating instructor materials.
All Los Rios enrolled students are licensed to use OrbitNote both at home and on campus. OrbitNote works directly in a web browser and integrates with Google Drive, OneDrive, and Canvas, allowing easy access to course materials.
Introducing OrbitNote
OrbitNote for Google Chrome extension offers a range of powerful support tools to help you gain confidence with reading, writing, studying, and research.
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Software training and access support are available to eligible DSPS students.
Everway (TextHelp Academy’s) Read&Write software is a literacy support tool that offers help with everyday tasks like reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments, and proofing written work. It has speech recognition and dictation features.
All Los Rios enrolled students are licensed to use Read&Write at home and on campus. The software may be installed on Windows or Macintosh computers from the Los Rios Hub.
Introducing Read&Write
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Read&Write for Google Chrome extension offers a range of powerful support tools to help you gain confidence with reading, writing, studying, and research.
Add Read&Write for Chrome Extension
Software training available to eligible DSPS students.