For tools specific to evaluating the accessibility of a website or document, please see the Evaluation Tools page.
Equatio allows you to create accessible mathematical equations, formulas and more, in Chrome, Microsoft Office, and D2L.
Embed accessible math equations within Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Docs, Mac Office Software (Pages, Key Note), and D2L using MathType add-in.
Read&Write is a literacy support tool that helps users more effectively access and engage with written materials. Read&Write helps improve outcomes for users with learning disabilities, literacy challenges, and those studying English as a second language.
OrbitNote is a tool for PDFs that has a range of features that focus on accessibility, productivity, and collaboration. These features include one-click OCR scanning, text to speech, annotation tools, and more. To access OrbitNote, choose the option to Sign in with Google and use your MSU NetID credentials.
Silktide is a website testing platform that works by scanning publicly available website content and checking it against certain criteria. MSU has purchased Silktide for the primary purpose of checking university websites for digital accessibility. Visit the Silktide page for more information.
NVDA is a free screen reader that allows blind and vision impaired people to access and interact with the Windows operating system and many third-party applications.
JAWS is also a popular screen reader available for Windows computers. JAWS provides speech and Braille output. MSU has a campus license to JAWS. Visit portal.freedomscientific.com and use your MSU email address to create a portal account. Once you have created an account, you will have the ability to download JAWS to your computer.
VoiceOver is the built-in screen reader on macOS devices. A comprehensive VoiceOver User Guide is available on the Apple Support website.
Kurzweil 3000 is an educational assistive technology program that provides support for reading, writing, and studying. It is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. MSU students and staff can access this technology tool for free using their MSU email address. Visit the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities Assistive Technology web page for full details on accessing Kurzweil 3000.