Free Accessibility Resources

Reading

Here are a few free tools that can make course materials easier to read, listen to, and navigate, whether you’re using Canvas or working with longer readings.

For Canvas:

Immersive Reader:

After clicking the "Immersive Reader" button at the top of any page, there is an inconspicuous green/turquoise Play button at the bottom that will read the page aloud. This functionality is currently not available on the mobile app.

The Microsoft Immersive Reader enhances your reading experience by improving accessibility and providing an audio version of course pages. You can use it when viewing the Course Home Page, Syllabus, or an individual page.

For reading and content access

Bookshare : A large online library of free, accessible ebooks for students with print disabilities such as dyslexia. Formats include audio, large print, and Braille.
Helperbird : A browser extension that offers text-to-speech, dyslexia support, and an immersive reader to support reading and comprehension.
Project Gutenberg : Provides access to over 60,000 free ebooks with expired U.S. copyrights.
Rewordify : A tool that simplifies complex text into easier-to-read language.

For text-to-speech and screen readers

Microsoft Narrator : Built into Windows.
Apple VoiceOver : Built into macOS and iOS.
ChromeVox : A screen reader for Chrome users, pre-installed on Chromebooks.