The following Free or Low-Cost Assistive Technology software programs are available for anyone to use. The following programs, software, websites, and apps focus on different forms of Dictation/Speech-to- Text/Speech Recognition Support. DICTATION/SPEECH-TO-TEXT/SPEECH RECOGNITION: Dictation for Gmail Features: • Speech-to-text Chrome extension to assist with dictating emails • Built into Gmail account • Supports 60 languages • More Information: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dictation-for- gmail/eggdmhdpffgikgakkfojgiledkekfdce?hl=en-US • Cost: Free • Compatibility: Chrome extension Dictation.io Features: • Speech-to-text web application • Allows for the ability to copy, save, publish, tweet, play, email, or print dictated text • Supports 100 languages • More Information: https://dictation.io/ • Cost: Free • Compatibility: Online Web Application for Chrome Browser Dragon Anywhere Features: • Speech recognition software that recognizes your works and transcribes them • Dictate words into text messages, emails, social media, or paste into other apps and programs using the clipboard feature Last Update: July 2021 Augsburg University CLASS Office • Hands-free, quick dictation for anyone on the go • More Information: http://www.nuance.com/for-individuals/mobile-applications/dragon- dictation/index.htm • Cost: Free trial for seven days, $15/month after seven days • Compatibility: iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch GBoard Features: • Voice typing to dictate text on the go • Includes other features as well: emoji search, handwriting, multilingual typing, glide typing and google translate • More Information: https://support.google.com/gboard/answer/6380730?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndr oid&hl=en • Cost: Free • Compatibility: iOS: iPad, iPhone; Android LipSurf Features: • Voice Control for the Web • Works within the web browser for Google Docs, webpages, Gmail, and more • Open Source Plugins • Customizable shortcuts • It stays offline when you are not using the program to respect privacy of users • More Information: https://www.lipsurf.com/ • Cost: Free, Plus ($3/month), and Premium ($6/month) Options • Compatibility: Chrome Extension Last Update: July 2021 Augsburg University CLASS Office ListNote Features: • Speak your notes with hands-free speech recognition • Organize notes within the app • Searchable notes • Ability to send notes via SMS, email, Twitter, and more • More Information: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.khymaera.android.listnotefree &hl=en&utm_source=zapier.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=zapier • Cost: Free • Compatibility: Android Speechnotes Features: • Speech to text tool only for dictation • Offers a distraction-free environment • Allows for the ability to create new sessions, save to Google Drive, email, save to computer, and print • Zoom options available • More Information: https://speechnotes.co/ • Cost: Free • Compatibility: Online Web Application for Chrome Browser VoiceNote Features: • Extension for Google Chrome that allows you to type by simply speaking out loud • Create a shortcut for easy use with other applications • Speak your punctuation or click the buttons to add it to the text Last Update: July 2021 Augsburg University CLASS Office • More Information: https://goo.gl/LVMywx • Cost: Free • Compatibility: iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Voice Control for Mac, iPad, iPhone Features: • Control a Mac, iPad, iPhone by voice • Used with Siri speech-recognition engine • Customizable vocabulary for commands • More Information: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210539 • Cost: Free • Compatibility: Mac, iOS: iPad, iPhone Voice Recognition in Windows 10 Features: • Control a computer by voice • Trains to the user's voice • Uses commands to navigate a computer • More Information: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027176/windows-10-use-voice- recognition • Cost: Free • Compatibility: Built-In to Windows Operating System Voice Typing in Google Docs Features: • Go into your Tools menu in Google Docs and select Voice Typing • Click on the microphone that pops up and start talking Last Update: July 2021 Augsburg University CLASS Office • Your text will be entered into the typing field • Correct mistakes without moving your cursor • No training needed • More Information: https://goo.gl/bQfLtg3 • Cost: Free • Compatibility: Built-In Chrome Browser Option Last Update: July 2021 Augsburg University CLASS Office .