1. Recommended Apps to Support Students with Disabilities in Higher Education Shannon Lavey, MS, OTR/L Assistive Technology Resource Center Department of Occupational Therapy Colorado State University

2. Learning Objectives Identify 6 apps to support students with disabilities in the academic areas of reading, writing, note taking, studying, organization, and time management. Apply information about 2 built-in accessibility features of the major platforms of iOS and Android to students with disabilities. Identify 3 apps to support areas of activities of daily living (ADLs) including communication, environmental control, and alternative access to mobile devices.

3. Today’s Agenda Overview of the ATRC at CSU Background Statistics Alternate Access to Mobile Devices iOS and Android apps – Built in tools – Reading – Writing – Note taking – Studying – Time Management and Organization Apps for ADLs – ECU – AAC

4. Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC) ATRC Mission: Ensuring equal access to technology and electronic information for CSU students and employees with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

5. Background Statistics Americans adults… 92% own cell phones 68% own Smartphones 45% own a tablet computer 19% own an e-reader (Pew Internet and American Life Project, 2015)

6. Most Popular Operating Systems iOS Android

7. Worldwide Tablet Market (International Data Corporation, 2016)

8. Worldwide Smartphone Market (International Data Corporation, 2016)

9. The Current App Markets Android Market: Google Play – Recent app searches: Reading = 85,320 apps available Writing = 18,168 apps available Note Taking = 1,918 apps available iOS Market: App Store – Recent app searches: Reading = 10,762 apps available Writing = 2,328 apps available Note Taking = 240 apps available There are a lot of apps!

10. ATRC App Selection Criteria High user ratings Conferences such as RESNA, Accessing Higher Ground (AHG) ATHEN’s listserv and recommendations from other institutions Reputable websites (i.e. Applevis, OTs with Apps, Access to Independence, Inc) ATRC Staff and student recommendations

11. Alternative Access Alternative methods to access mobile devices – examples: – Mouth stick – Switches – Voice recognition Built in, Siri, Skyvi, Google Now – Adaptation examples: Built up stylus or BT earpiece

12. Built-In Accessibility - iOS General Settings > Accessibility Divided by: – Vision – Interaction – Hearing – Media – Learning: Guided Access Other built-in assists – Calendar, Notes, Reminders – Speak Selection – Dictionary – Reader View – Word prediction/completion – Voice Memos – Voice Recognition – Siri

13. iOS Apps for Reading Voice Dream Reader – Text to speech for PDFs, Word, EPUB, DAISY – Integrates with Bookshare, Dropbox, more – Customize voice, speed, colors, font, size – Original or text-only view, export highlights and notes – Price: $9.99 ClaroPDF – Reads PDFs aloud - customize voice, speed, color – Annotation features – Price: $3.99 Flash Reader – Speed reading, or RSVP app – Adjust WPM, words per flash, fonts, sizes – Opens Word, PDFs, EPUB, TXT, and more – Price: Free

14. iOS Apps for Reading (continued) Read2Go – DAISY reader – integrates with Bookshare – Customize font, voices, colors, and more – Price: $9.99 Learning Ally – Human-read audio books, DAISY format – Adjust speed, add bookmarks – Navigate by page or chapter – Price: Free (Learning Ally membership required) (Available for Android) KNFB Reader – OCRs print material and reads aloud – Ability to export files – Price: $99.99 (available for Android)

15. iOS Apps for Writing Inspiration – Mind mapping program – Use to brainstorm, organize, plan – Add audio, hyperlinks, pictures – Price: FREE lite version, $9.99 paid Dragon Dictation – Voice Recognition – Use to send reminders, emails, and more – Use to check spelling – Price: FREE

16. iOS Apps for Note Taking Notability – Audio recording links to your notes and pictures – Draw or type notes – Annotate PDFs – Add pictures from camera, web clips, figures – Hand resting feature – Price: $5.99 Voice Recorder HD – High quality audio recording – Unlimited recording time – Email or share recordings to a cloud service – Price: $1.99 (Available for Android)

17. iOS Apps for Studying Study Blue – Make flashcards, or use templates – Reminders to study – Tracks and saves progress – Add text, images, audio – Price: FREE (lite), Monthly Fee (advanced) (Available for Android) Quizlet – Create own flashcards, or use already made ones – Add images and audio – Many study tools – cards, tests, games – Sync with all devices – Price: FREE ((Available for Android) Available on Android too)

18. iOS Apps for Organization and Time Management Evernote – Create notes, reminders, to-do lists – Organize documents, pictures, web clips – Sync across all devices – Price: FREE (Available for Android) iStudiez Pro – Unique planner to organize schedule – Day, week, month views – Add alerts and notifications – Price: $2.99, FREE lite version Calendars 5 – Day, week, month, year views – Color code appointments – Add alerts, notes, priority, and more – Price: $6.99, FREE lite version

19. Built-In Accessibility - Android Accessibility Categories (varies by model and version): – Vision – Hearing – Dexterity and interaction Other built-in assists – Calendar – Voice Recorder – Spell checker – Voice Input – Easy Mode – Word prediction and completion

20. Android Apps for Reading EZ PDF Reader – Annotate PDFs – Change font and color – Text to speech, text reflow – Price: $3.99 Speed Reader – Flashes one word – Adjust WPM and colors – Price: FREE Screen Adjuster – Screen overlay app – Adjust color, brightness, tint – Price: FREE

21. Android Apps for Reading (continued) Go Read – DAISY reader – integrates with Bookshare – Customize font, voices, colors, and more – Price: FREE Visor- Magnifier – 2x-8x magnifier app with light – 5 different color contrast modes – Price: FREE (available for iOS)

22. Android Apps for Writing SimpleMind – Mind mapping tool – Brainstorm, collect ideas, structure thoughts – Visual style options – Price: FREE, $4.99 for full version Ginger Keyboard + Page – Spell and grammar checker, text reader – Sentence re-phraser, word prediction, swipe – Built into keyboard for email, texts, more – Price: FREE (Available for iOS) MBraille – Mobile braille keyboard – Use contracted or uncontracted English braille – Price: FREE (available for iOS)

23. Android Apps for Note Taking Audio Note – Synchronizes notes and audio – Type or handwrite – Highlights notes during playback – Price: FREE lite version, paid: $4.99 (available for iOS) Smart Voice Recorder – High quality and simple to use – Records when display is off – Send recordings via email, Dropbox, etc. – Price: FREE

24. Android Apps for Study Skills AnkiDroid – Create flashcards or download free decks – Add text, images, sounds – Spaced-repetition, timed – Text to speech and dictionary integration – Sync with Anki – computer version – Price: FREE (Available for iOS)

25. Android Apps for Organization ColorNote – Easy to use notepad – Set reminders – Organize notes and checklists by color – Price: FREE Todoist – Organize to do list by date, priority, project, etc. – Visual scheduling – Integrates with Dropbox and Google Drive – Price: FREE (Available for iOS) Business Calendar 2 – Day, week, month, year, agenda views – Color code appointments – Set reminders, task organizer – Price: $4.99, free version

26. Android App for Time Management Pomicro – Supports “Pomodoro” technique (25 minutes studying, 5 minutes break) – Timer to count down study time and breaks – Set audible notifications – Adjust lengths of study and break times – Price: FREE

27. Environmental Control Units (ECUs) ECUs = EADLs ( Environmental Control Units = Electronic Aids to Daily Living) Increase independence and participation in everyday activities Controls that allow people with mobility, sensory, or cognitive impairments to operate electronic devices – Televisions, computers, lights, appliances, phone, mobile device and more Interfaces to use devices Transmits signals to device – House Wiring (Insteon) – Infrared (IR) – Radio Frequency (RF) – Ultrasound – Smart Home Technology

28. Insteon for Hub – ECU App Free app for iOS and Android Requires Insteon Hub - $80.00 Controls lights, appliances, thermostats, cameras and more Get alerts from water leak, smoke, motion, door and window sensors

29. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Assists individuals with communication and expression Helpful for individuals with speech disabilities, cerebral palsy, head injuries, autism, veterans, etc. Other stakeholders – family, friends, teachers, employers, therapists Dedicated devices or app options

30. AAC Apps Proloquo2Go (iOS) - $249.99 – Speech generated by tapping buttons – Over 20, 000 symbols or create your own – TTS using on-screen keyboard with word prediction My Talk Tools (Android and iOS) $99.99, free lite version – Customizable with symbols, images, video and audio files – Text to speech – Switch accessible

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32. Resources/Contacts: ATRC at CSU Website: http://www.atrc.colostate.edu Shannon Lavey shannon.lavey@colostate.edu (970) 491-4241

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