Improving accessibility
Free External Accessibility Tools
There are some tools available to anyone free of charge, which you might also find helpful. Here are some we've come across.
Please make sure you are happy with the terms and conditions before you use any of them.
High Contrast Google Chrome browser extension
High Contrast via the Google Chrome Web Store may be accessed here
Google
privacy policy may be accessed here
Dark Background and Light Text Firefox browser extension
Mozilla Firefox is one another very popular web browsers, it also has an extension to assist with perception and reading on the screen.Dark Background and Light Text via Mozilla Firefox Add-ons may be accessed here
Mozilla Firefox privacy policy may be accessed here
Screen reading software
Screen readers convert digital text into synthesised speech. They empower users to hear content and navigate. NVDA is a highly regarded option.
NVDA screen reader may be downloaded here
NV Access privacy policy may be accessed here
Writing Assistant software
Grammar and spell checking software can quickly and efficiently support with proof-reading documents. Grammarly is popular, but there are others available. You may be familiar with using Generative AI to help improve your writing. These can be used to correct grammar and spelling, but also to help structure your work.
A word of caution : The LSHTM has a statement on using Generative AI in preparing assessments. Please check that if you use GenAI tools, you do so appropriately. Be careful that using a Gen AI tool doesn't impact negatively on YOUR learning, and that the document you finally submit says what YOU want it to say.
Voice typing software
Voice recognition can be used as an alternative to typing on a keyboard, providing a fast method of word processing on a computer. Google Docs is a highly regarded option to consider.Google Docs may be accessed here
Google privacy policy may be accessed here
Online text to speech software
Our textbooks delivered through Vital source, have a text-to-speech function, but you might want to have other text documents read to you. Natural Reader is one option to consider.
Natural Reader online reader may be accessed here
Natural Reader privacy policy may be accessed here
Online language translation software
Translating specific words or sentences into a native dialect may be useful in providing clarity around meaning. DeepL is a highly regarded option to consider.
DeepL translator may be accessed here
DeepL privacy policy may be accessed here