Writing Accommodations

Writing Accommodations

 

A woman writing in her notebook using a blue mechanical pencil.

 

Students with a writing accommodation have access to a variety of software and services regarding writing. These accommodations range from dictation software to mind-mapping tools. To inquire about any of these options further, please contact Leyna Bencomo by email: lbencomo@uccs.edu

Dictation Software
Dragon Dictation Software

Logo for the Dragon Software. Has the text "Dragon" on the bottom, as well as a green cartoonish flame above the text.Dragon is a dictation software in which you can speak into a microphone and have your words automatically be put on a page. This software provides an alternative to writing essays, as very little typing is required. This licensed product is available to students registered under disability services with a writing accommodation. To learn more about Dragon, visit their webpage.

Dictation Software
Microsoft Word

The Microsoft Word logo. There is a letter "W" that is white, with a blue square as it's background. Behind the square is a vertical rectangle with various shades of blue going from light at the top to dark at the bottom. There are 4 different blue shades on the rectangle.Microsoft Word, a program available to all UCCS students, has native dictation support. If you have a microphone, you can speak into the microphone and Microsoft Word will put your spoken words onto a page. To learn more about Microsoft Word Dictation and how to use it, visit this tutorial page.

Typing Accommodations
One-Hand Typing

One-Hand Keyboard is a downloadable software for Mac OS, Windows, and Linux. This software can refactor your keyboard layout to be usable on one side only. This software is particularly helpful for those who have a limited range of motion and cannot access one side of the keyboard. To learn more about the One-Hand Keyboard software, click here.

Writing Accommodations
Mind Mapping

For those who want to get started with the writing process, but use visuals as a way to gather and collect information, mind mapping is a great tool. There are a variety of mind mapping tools and software, ranging from browser-based products, to downloadable software. These tools can help you put down ideas and connect them together into a visual map of information that can help aid you during the writing process. For a variety of recommended mind mapping tools, click here.