U-M Technology List

University of Michigan technology available for all students:

Read & Write

鈥s reading/writing/notetaking software. 

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Natural Reader

is a free professional text-to-speech program that converts any written text into spoken words.

Morphic

Morphic makes computers easier to use. You can download your own Morphic Plus for FREE and customize your toolbar for use.

Microsoft Office 365 at U-M

is available to current University of Michigan faculty, staff, students, sponsored affiliates, and emeritus with regular (not temporary) uniqnames. Alumni and retirees are not included in the university's licensing terms with Microsoft.

Under the Review tab and click the "read aloud" button. It will read anything highlighted and continue. Shortcut feature: Ctrl + Alt + Space

 

Click Dictate in the upper right corner. Wait for it to turn on and speak. Say your punctuation out loud and fix mistakes using your keyboard.

Remotely Access UM-Dearborn Campus Computer Labs via MiDesktop

In lieu of being physically present in the lab spaces, UM-Dearborn students can utilize the  to remotely use a virtual instance of the specific computer lab you need.

Click VMware Horizon HTML Access > Sign in & Select a computer lab  >

Search the Software Center app; once open select the software needed and install 

Includes:

JAWS (Job Access with Speech) -  a popular screen reader 

ZoomText - screen magnifier  

Disability and Accessibility Services

262 - Fairlane Center North
19000 Hubbard Drive
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: 313-593-5310
Fax: 313-593-3263