Adaptive Technology (AT)

Below is a list of just some of the adaptive technology we have available for employees to use at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), which is supported by our Accessibility Centre Expertise team.

Adaptive Technology (AT) software

The following is a list of some of the adaptive technology software available within the department, grouped by disability type.

Vision

  • JAWS
  • OpenBook
  • TextAloud
  • NVDA
  • ZoomText
  • Tint&Track
  • Fusion
  • SuperNova

Mobility

  • Dragon Naturally Speaking Pro
  • Strechly
  • Steady mouse

Cognitive

  • Kurzweil 3000
  • WordQ
  • Ginger
  • Pixie

Adaptive Technology (AT) hardware equipment / tools

The following is a list of some of the adaptive technology hardware available within the department, grouped by disability type.

Vision

  • Closed captioning television
  • Different-sized digital magnifiers
  • Large-print keyboard
  • Braille display
  • E-ink monitor

Mobility

  • HandShoe mouse
  • Compact keyboard
  • Hands-free mouse
  • Roller mouse
  • Vertical mouse
  • One-handed keyboard
  • Split-Keyboard
  • Table Microphone
  • Trackball mouse
  • Programable devices (X-Keys, Pedal)
  • ergonomic keyboard

Cognitive

  • Echo Smartpen
  • Voice recorder

Hearing

  • FM system
  • Roger On
  • Bone Conduction headset