Assistive Technology Tutorials

The CAT Tutorials page provides resources and tutorials for SJSU students using Assistive Technology and Accessible Software. Students will also find SJSU, MLK Library and outside resources.

CAT Created Tutorials

In the Tutorials section below AEC students will find a Google Drive link with CAT created tutorials by the Accessible Technology Trainer or the Alternative Format Specialist. Open the link with Google Chrome and sign in with an SJSU email address.

CAT Tutorials

CAT Tutorials Google Drive

AEC Software

This section has tutorials and support information for Read & Write, Natural Reader and Genio Notes software. 

Read & Write

Read & Write Video Tutorials

Read & Write Text Tutorials

Read & Write Support

Read & Write Contact

Natural Reader

Natural Reader Mobile App

Natural Reader Video Tutorials

Natural Reader Help Center

Natural Reader Contact

Genio Notes

Genio Notes Introduction Video

Genio Notes AEC Video Tutorial

Steps to Success

Genio Notes Skills Portal

Genio Notes Live Tutorials

Genio Notes Student Booklet [pdf]

How To Record Online Class On A PC Computer

How To Record Online Class On An Apple Computer

Supported Browsers

Genio Notes Help Center

Accessible Settings

Apple Accessibility

Apple Support Accessibility Playlist YouTube

Apple Accessibility Website

Windows Accessibility

Windows Accessibility Features

Discover Windows Accessibility Features

Windows Accessibility Video Tutorial

Microsoft Office

Microsoft 365 Acccessibility

Education Learning Tools

Microsoft Immersive Reader

Chromebook Accessibility

Chromebook Accessibility

Android Accessibility

Android Accessibility - Overview

Android Accessibility - Android Is Made For You

Speech Recognition

Speech to text software or setting that will type what a person says aloud.

Google

Google Voice Typing

Windows

Use Voice Recognition In Windows

Speech Recognition On Windows 10 - Starting Profile

Windows 10 Speech Recognition Software 10 minute Tutorial

Voice Typing VS Windows Speech Recognition in Windows 11 Quick 9 Min Tutorial

Windows Voice Typing

Apple

Apple Dictation

Use Voice Control On Your Mac

Control Your Mac and Apps Using Voice Control

Use Voice Control On Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

Screen Reader Software

Description from ability.net: "A screen reader is a technology that helps people who have difficulties seeing to access and interact with digital content, like websites or applications via audio or touch."

Apple

VoiceOver - Apple Computer

VoiceOver - Apple iOS Device

Windows

Complete guide to Narrator

NVDA

NVDA User Guide

Learn NVDA - Installing NVDA

JAWS

JAWS Training

JAWS Tutorial Videos

Chrome

ChromeVox

Assistive Technology Settings

Assistive technology is a term for assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities.

Windows

Eye Control

Android

Control Your Android Device With Switch Access

Apple

Apple - Voice Control on Mac and iOS Commercial

How to use dictation and edit text with Voice Control on your iPhone - Apple Support

Use Switch Control on Mac

Use Switch Control To Interact With Your Mac

Use Switch Control To Navigate Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

Pointer Control- Move The Pointer Using Head Pointer On Mac

General AEC

Testing Accommodations

How To Submit A Test Accommodation Form- MyAEC

Submit A Test Accommodation Form