Digital tools on this page support learners that will benefit from the accommodation of dyslexic settings.
Do you have a learner diagnosed with dyslexia? Does the learner struggle with dysgraphia? Does your learner reverse letters when writing? When your learner reads do they reverse the words? Is the learner struggling with fine motor skills that present themselves in a similar way to dyslexia or dysgraphia?
For students with disorders that affect how they see or say things like dyslexia, the world of education, which is full of writing and reading, can be beyond frustrating. Technology tools can help level the playing field for these learners who struggle with processing and communicating.
Open Dyslexic
A Chrome or Edge extension
converts all web content into dyslexic friendly text
works with every website
uses open dyslexic font
Dyslexia Friendly
A Chrome or Edge extension
Changes all onscreen text to a Dyslexic Friendly font.
Can be easily turned off and on.
Includes an optional line reading tool to help maintain focus.
Immersive Reader and Dictation in Microsoft Tools
For learners who struggle with writing because of dyslexia, or the related disorder dysgraphia, the dictation tool in Microsoft 365 applications can offer them and easy way to complete and share their work.
The Immersive Reader by Microsoft can not only read aloud but affect font type, size, and shading to assist Dyslexic readers. In addition, it reduces distractions. Not only is it available in the M365 apps like OneNote, Word, etc. but it appears in many common educational tools like Nearpod, Flipgrid, and Wakelet. It is also built into the Edge Browser.
Screen Shader
A Chrome and Edge Extension
Shades all websites to a shade that helps focus and reduces eyestrain.
A variety of colors and settings are offered.
Can be easily enabled or disabled.
Actively Learn
This company has extensively researched what dyslexic learners need to succeed.
There are preset dyslexic settings accessed by the push of a button.