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Accessible Mobile Reading Apps

Seeking Disability or Second Language Accommodations:

 

To seek law exam accommodations, go to: Online Request Form and connect with Disability Services

To seek second language accommodations, go to: Dean of Students- Law School

 

Accommodation Request Deadlines:

 

Classroom Accommodations: due 3 weeks before the start of the academic year or semester
Exam Accommodations: due 2 weeks after the start of the academic year or semester

Second Language Accommodations: due 60 days prior to the examination period for each semester. 

 

Bar Exam Accommodations

Class Accessibility Tools

 

Using Canvas Accessibility Tools:

Immersive Reader, is available for use in Canvas Pages. Immersive Reader allows users to customize their display, access resources like dictionaries and translations, and listen to text-based content, making it easier to access course content in a preferred medium, maintain focus, and work through unfamiliar material.

To access the tool, select the “Immersive Reader” button in the upper right hand corner of Canvas Pages. That will open a new window where you can have the content read aloud [1], adjust voice settings [2], edit text preferences [3], grammar options [4], and reading preferences [5]. 

screen shot of canva course home page. A red arrow points to the immersive reader option on the top right of the webpage

There are a few limitations to the immersive reader tool:

  • Immersive Reading is only available in Pages, it cannot be accessed in Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes, or the Syllabus.  
  • The Immersive Reader only interacts with text, and cannot play videos within its display.
  • If you are taking a fully online course, the Immersive Reader may not be able to display all elements of the Canvas Page. 

 

Immersive Reader in Microsoft Office Products:

 Screen shot of outlook tool bar. Arrow labeled "1" points to the view tab. Under the view tab red arrow "2" points to the immersive reader option

Open your Word document or Email.

  • Select the View tab, then select Immersive Reader Icon for Immersive Reader . Immersive Reader will launch a full screen experience. 
  • Choose the Immersive Reader options that work for you from the ribbon.
  • Once you click in your document to read or edit, the Immersive Reader ribbon will minimize. To make the ribbon visible so you can change Immersive Reader settings or close Immersive Reader, select the ... at the top of the screen. 

for more accessibility options within Microsoft products go to their web page.

Speech to Text Tools

Speech-to-text is a powerful tool for everyone. It can be especially useful to those with hearing impairments, slow processing speeds, ADHD or other conditions that impact your ability to focus, process, and take notes in class. 

Text to Speech Tools

Text-to-speech is a great assistive aid for everyone. If you take photos of class white boards, PowerPoints or scanned books, these tools can take those images, enhance them and read them to you. This tool is especially useful for individuals with any eyesight impairment or poor camera quality. 

Translation Tools

If you are looking to translate your legal texts into your native language, these translation tools may be of assistance. Each has varying languages and degrees of accuracy, so use with caution. Canvas also has built-in translation features for your course materials under the immersive reader option. If your native language is missing from these applications, reach out to lawref@suffolk.edu and we will work to find a tool that includes your native tongue.