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Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology available at Unitec, and Open Source software

Software available


The software below is available from our AT Advisor. If you have any questions or are interested in getting a licence please get in contact with Access4Success by email through the following link: Email

Glean

Glean


Glean is a cloud-based Audio and Notetaking support tool, working within your Internet Browser or through your Mobile/Tablet App. Capture your Lecture notes using Audio and Text recording, incorporate your slides, and access the material across any device as all recordings are housed in the Cloud. Automatically transcribe your audio recordings into text at the push of a button and use visuals and external links to support your notes. 

 

Glean is available through Access4Success, and a licence is provided for you to use on your device. Ongoing training is available through our AT Advisor at your request. You can also use an excellent skills portal to hone your skills, available at the following link: Glean Skills Portal.

 

Please click the following link for more information on Glean: Glean Website.


Helperbird

Helperbird


Helperbird is a browser extension that gives you a huge range of features to control and edit your interaction with websites and other online material. Through a click of a button, you can change the font, and background colour, use a variety of overlays and rulers, and enable text-to-speech plus hundreds more. 

 

Access4Success is offering a Pro account for any staff or student currently with us at Unitec using a staff or student Unitec email address. We have created a Helperbird-specific Guide with all the information on how to activate your Pro account and other relevant information about using the tool, which can be accessed at the following link: Helperbird Guide.

 

Please click the following link for more information on Helperbird: Helperbird Website.


Grammarly

Grammarly


Grammarly is an AI-powered application that can help you communicate and write more effectively. It corrects grammatical mistakes, makes your writing more understandable, and gives the right impression and tone. You can use it across your entire desktop in almost every program requiring text input.

 

Unitec are providing the Premium Version of Grammarly. You are allocated a licence to use on any devices you require the software to function. Grammarly's generative AI capabilities are not available for Unitec students.

 

Please see our full Grammarly LibGuide for more information on Grammarly at the following link: Grammarly Guide

  

Please click the following link for more information on Grammarly Premium: Grammarly Website