Computers and Software

We have lots of information about software you can use at home for free. Visit our pages at:

http://www.tcd.ie/disability/services/AT/Free-sw.php

C-Pen

The C Pen is a pen that will scan and read your text books aloud to you, and you can edit in the text in Microsoft Word to create your own notes.

Customize your computer

We have guides on how to customize your computer

Improve your computer skills - for free

If you need to improve your basic computer skills, learn how to use the internet and Microsoft Office products, then try these excellent web tutorials

Convert text to mp3 / audio files

You can download free text to speech software from the internet. This means you can convert your revision notes to mp3 files. You can also put a colour filter over your computer screen and use a reading bar. We recommend:

MyStudyBar

Natural Reader

Balabolka

RoboBraille

An email service (in many languages!) which can convert digital text documents into either Braille or audio files. It is quick and easy to use RoboBraille. You simply send an email with an attached text document. You do not need to install expensive and complicated software on your computer. Robobraille

Typing skills

Letter Bubbles is free and is a game-based touch typing course improving accuracy http://www.letterbubbles.com/

Take a touch typing course that also improves your reading and spelling. TTRS centres can be found here http://www.touchtypereadspell.co.uk/locations/ireland

Study skills tutorials

Excellent podcast and video resources for dyslexic students from Brite