Fusion is currently available for download on personal Windows computers and is available on all public Campus Computing Sites machines throughout campus.
Balabolka is a text-to-speech program that can also be used to create MP3 and other audio file formats.
Balabolka is available on all Sites computers, and can be downloaded to any computer at no charge.
Read&Write is a literacy support tool that offers help with everyday tasks like reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, and proofing written work. Full versions are available for Windows and Mac computers; more limited versions are available for iPads and Android tablets.
Our license allows Read&Write to be installed on any public computer, any university-owned computer, and any personal computer belonging to a current U-M student or employee.
JAWS, Job Access With Speech, is developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse. JAWS provides speech and Braille output for the most popular computer applications on your PC. You will be able to navigate the Internet, write a document, read an email and create presentations from your office, remote desktop, or from home.
JAWS is currently available for download on personal Windows computer and on all public Campus Computing Sites machines throughout campus.