Innovative tools for accessible learning
Immersive Reader
Help all students improve reading comprehension, stay engaged, and build confidence while supporting students with learning differences and new language learners.
- Employ text decoding for students with dyslexia and other learning differences
- Utilize individual word or whole text translation in 100+ languages
- Reduce distractions with a simple interface
- Available on Microsoft Word, OneNote, Outlook, Teams, and more
Translator
Improve communication between students, teachers, administrators, and parents with Translator across Microsoft apps for non-native speakers and those who need vision or hearing support.
- Translate presentations in real time
- Bridge language gaps with the multi-device conversation feature
- Available for free on Android and iOS devices
Dictation
Provide a range of ways to write and improve writing skills with this speech-to-text tool that allows students who may have limited mobility to use their computer's microphone to dictate documents and presentations.
- Refine and review dictated text with Editor
- Find advanced spelling and grammar checks
- Get word suggestions with Read Aloud
- Available in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook
Live Captions
Share information in a more accessible way with real-time Live Captions and subtitles that display what you’re saying as text while you speak.
- Powered by Microsoft Automatic Speech Recognition technology
- Compliant with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and more
- Available in Microsoft PowerPoint and Teams
of classrooms have students with individual education needs 1
of students are impacted by dyslexia 2
of teachers say it’s impossible to achieve equity in education without accessible learning tools 3
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Microsoft Translator is indeed a game changer, not only for students but for parents as well. With Microsoft Translator, school is now a less intimidating place for English-language learners and parents.
Denise Collins & Angie Conklin, Digital Learning and Teaching Facilitators, Onslow County Schools, North Carolina -
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When teachers discover things like Immersive Reader, and learn how it helps, they realize it helps not just students with reading troubles. It’s excellent for all the students. Our littlest learners need those accessibility tools, too, not because they have a learning difference, but because they don’t know how to read or write yet.
Amanda Young, Program Manager, Wichita Public Schools -
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We want every student to ‘own their learning.’ Meaning they feel empowered to change the color of the background, the font, set up Dictation, and whatever else they need to do. So regardless of whether they have a learning disability or what their socio-economics status is, they all have the tools to customize their individual experience.
Jeni Long, Instructional Technologist, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
With Microsoft 365 Education, accessibility is built in
Design a learning environment where all students can fully participate with a range of innovative, engaging, and non-stigmatizing tools built right into Microsoft 365 Education.
- Online learning
- Accessibility Tools
- Immersive Reader
- Live Captions
- Dictation
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Training
Accessibility in online learning
Learn about the different opportunities and considerations for special education and online learning with Microsoft 365 Education Accessibility Tools.
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Training
Utilizing Accessibility Tools
Find out how to use Microsoft 365 Education built-in Accessibility Tools to the fullest to create a more inclusive classroom for students, teachers, and parents.
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Develop reading skills with Immersive Reader
Discover all that Immersive Reader can do to help promote literacy for students with a range of abilities with this short, useful explainer video.
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Bridge communication gaps with Live Captions
See how you can use Live Captions in presentations, online learning, and one-on-one conversations to communicate effectively with anyone.
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Get the most out of Dictation
Discover all the ways using Dictation can improve students’ reading and writing skills with Read Aloud and advanced editing suggestions.
Find Accessibility resources
Accessibility guide for educators
Get the latest advice on how to create an inclusive and accessible classroom for all learners.
Accessibility templates for Office
Find or start templates to help create more accessible content for everyone.
Parent communication resources
Download our email templates for creating better lines of communication with parents.
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