Accessible Learning Services

Assistive Technology at Seneca Polytechnic

At Seneca Polytechnic, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive learning environment for all students. We recognize that students with disabilities may encounter unique challenges throughout their academic journey, and we are dedicated to providing the resources, tools, and accommodations necessary to support their success.

Our Assistive Technology (AT) services are designed to empower students by exploring a wide range of accessibility tools, strategies, and technologies that can enhance learning, engagement, independence, and academic success. Through individualized consultations, our team helps students identify solutions that align with their specific strengths, needs, and learning environments.

The technologies highlighted throughout this website represent only a small sample of the hundreds of accessibility and assistive technology options available to Seneca students. These examples are intended to showcase commonly used tools and features and are not meant to represent all available solutions or recommendations for every student. Effective assistive technology is highly individualized, and the most suitable tools will vary based on a student's disability-related needs, academic requirements, learning preferences, and existing technology.

Whether through built-in accessibility features, adaptive software, specialized devices, or personalized technology solutions, our goal is to help students overcome barriers, develop independence, and maximize their potential. We recognize that many accessibility features are already available within commonly used devices, operating systems, and applications, and our team can help students explore both specialized and everyday technology solutions.

We encourage you to explore the resources available on this website and connect with our Assistive Technology team to learn more. We are here to guide you through the many options available and help you discover technology solutions that support your unique learning needs and academic success at Seneca.

Assistive Technology at Seneca Polytechnic

Dragon 16 is a speech recognition software that converts voice to text, helping users write faster and more efficiently. It supports voice commands for document control, reducing the need for typing. With high accuracy and customization, Dragon enhances productivity and accessibility.

Inspiration 11 helps users organize and express ideas visually through mind maps, diagrams, and outlines. It offers tools for brainstorming, citations, and project planning, along with 150+ templates. Users can easily transfer their visual work into written outlines or presentations.

Read&Write 12 is a literacy support tool that aids reading, writing, and comprehension. It features text-to-speech, word prediction, highlighting, and summarizing tools to support independent learning. The software helps students organize information and build stronger language skills.

Fusion combines the power of ZoomText for magnification with JAWS for screen reading in one solution. It’s designed for individuals with vision loss, offering flexible use of either program separately or together. Fusion delivers comprehensive visual and audio accessibility in one platform.

Orbinote is a visual note-taking tool that helps users capture, organize, and review information efficiently. It supports multimedia integration, smart search, and syncing across devices for easy access. With collaboration features, it’s ideal for both individual and group study.

Equatio makes math and STEM content accessible by allowing users to create equations by typing, speaking, or handwriting. It converts input into digital math that can be easily inserted into Google Docs, Word, and other platforms. The tool simplifies math creation for both students and educators.

WordWeb is an all-in-one dictionary and thesaurus that provides definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and related words instantly. It’s a valuable tool for improving writing, expanding vocabulary, and understanding language with ease.

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