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Academic Support

Assistive Technology

Free Read&Write software

 is a text to speech software which helps to improve your reading and writing comprehension. Read&Write is available to all Â鶹´«Ã½ and King's students for free! Follow the instructions below and get your copy today.

  1. Visit the Read&Write
  2. Download and install Read&Write
  3. Sign in using your @dal.ca username and password


Assistive technology comes in many forms, including e-readers, voice-recognition software, smart phones, screen-enhancing magnifiers, and FM systems. Assistive technologies are designed to reduce or remove barriers to students’ learning.

Our list of assistive technologies that may help to remove barriers you’re experiencing include:

  • Apple Pencil
  • C-Pen (text to speech portable)
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking (dictation software)
  • Ergonomic EquipmentÌý
  • Headphones
  • Livescribe Smart Pen (recording device)
  • Read&Write (text to speech software)
  • Tablets
  • ZoomText (screen magnifier)


Interested in learning more?

Please contact us for further informationÌýabout the above technologies, or to discuss potential disability funding to help support the purchase of assistive technology.

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