Kurzweil 3000 is an assistive technology tool that helps users with learning disabilities, those diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, or other literacy challenges. It offers a multisensory approach and multiple means of access to text, both in print and digital formats. Kurzweil is available to all members of the UMB community – faculty, staff, and students.
Kurzweil allows users to:
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Simultaneously listen to and read scanned text, image text (such as PDF files), digital files and Internet pages
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Access multiple file types that include: EPUB; TXT; HTML; PDF; TIFF; NIMAS; DOC; RTF; DAISY and ANY scanned paper with text and photos
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Visually track words and phrases on screen as they are read aloud
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Use colored highlighters and other visual prompts to identify important information
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And much more!
How to Access:
Click here to access Kurzweil 3000. You will be prompted to sign-in through SSO using your UMID and password.
You can also download an extension for Kurzweil for the following browsers below:
How do I learn to use it?
Kurzweil offers a great collection of self-help videos and resources through: