Refers to the transcription of books or other content (such as notes or newspapers or magazines) into a format other than standard print, e.g., large print, Braille, audio, talking books.

Bookshare is an online library of accessible digital textbooks and other content. Eligible individuals can get a free membership. More information is available on the Bookshare website.

A Braille Embosser is a hardware device for "printing" a hard copy of electronic text documents in Braille. (Center, 2008)

Optical character recognition (OCR) software works with a scanner to convert images from a printed page into a standard computer file.

Handheld computer also known as palmtop computers.

A hardware device that is placed externally on a monitor to enlarge the image on the screen. It will only allow 1-2 times enlargement of the original. Some of these magnifiers also incorporate anti-glare features. Some users complain of distortion.

Handheld spellcheckers with an option of a visual display or visual display with auditory output. Most have a thesaurus.

A notebook or slate-shaped mobile computer, equipped with a touch screen or graphics tablet/screen hybrid technology which allows the user to operate the computer with a stylus or digital pen, or a fingertip, instead of a keyboard or mouse.

Voice Recognition allows a user to use his/her voice as an input device. Voice recognition may be used to dictate text into the computer or to give commands to the computer (such as opening application programs, pulling down menus, or saving work).