University Southampton Software Download Service
iSolutions provides access to a range of software applications that are intended to be installed on personal systems only. Visit the software download site.
If you have a University managed computer, additional software can be installed using the icon on your desktop. If you still require support, please contact ServiceLine serviceline@soton.ac.uk.
The following Assistive Technology Software is available to all students across our campuses.
If you have met with a specialist practitioner to discuss your reasonable adjustments, you may be able access further Assistive Technology programs. Find out out more here.
1. ClaroCapture
- Capture images and text from web pages and documents. to help write essays and organise references.
- Highlight in text in Microsoft Word in different colours.
- Record audio notes on each item, collect ideas and thoughts quickly.
2. ClaroRead
- Read and annotate a variety of document types.
- Listen back to text displayed on your screen and that you have written.
- Word prediction, spell check and speaking dictionary.
- Change font and screen colours to make reading more comfortable.
- Convert image documents to an accessible PDF.
- Available for Windows and Mac users.
- Reading ruler helps to keep focus while reading.
- Use as a coloured overlay or to underline text.
4. ClaroView
- Change screen colours to reduce contrast and make reading more comfortable.
- Change font and text to make documents easier to read.
5. ClaroIdeas
- Easy-to-use tool to support the creation and editing of concept or idea maps using visual components.
- Helpful for research, planning, outlining, studying and presenting.
- Available for Windows and Mac users.
Please see a basic user guide for Claro Read Plus in the 'Useful Downloads' section at the bottom of this page.
- Analyses the sound patterns in the word to understand what you're trying to spell.
- Automatically and intelligently corrects your spelling as you type.
- An online writing assistance to edit and correct your grammar, spelling and punctuation to improve your writing.
- Available on multiple platforms.
- Supports reading and writing in Microsoft Word.
- Customise how Word documents appear while you read and edit.
- Allows you to listen to the text read aloud or adjust how text appears by modifying spacing, colour and more.
- Stands for Non-Visual Desktop Access. It allows users with visual impairment to access and interact with the Windows operating system and common applications.
- Built-in speech synthesizer supporting over 55 languages, plus support for many other 3rd party voices.
- Support refreshable braille displays.