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Assistive Technology

Modern apps and devices make it easier for everyone to use technology effectively. Many assistive technologies are built into computer and mobile operating systems, while others are available as free or low-cost add-ons. This page highlights some of the most popular tools that anyone across campus can explore to improve access and functionality.

If you have experience with additional tools that you think others can benefit from, please contact ITS (ITSHelp@Colgate.edu) and let us know what has worked well for you.

Document Accessibility

Document accessibility is essential to ensuring that all content, whether presented on paper, on the web or in another digital format, is usable by everyone. Document accessibility starts with making that content available digitally. Course content such as textbooks, course readings, assignments and other materials that are typically available in print, can be converted to a digital format such as PDF, DOCX, MP3 (audio) or even Braille.

Transcription and Captioning

While captioning and transcription were originally designed for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, many people benefit from seeing the spoken word represented as text, including those who are:

  • listening to someone speaking in a language that is not their native language
  • situations where the sound quality is not good or there is a lot of background noise
  • those who benefit from seeing as well as hearing
  • those who may benefit from having a lasting transcript.

 

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