Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology is any device, piece of software, equipment or tool that helps
people with disabilities improve, maintain or increase their functional capabilities.
Many college students with a disability, who would qualify for assistive technology,
aren't aware of the tools and programs available to support them during college. Students
with access to these tools and resources during their academic career are better prepared
for their classes, assignments, receive a confidence boost, and have a more positive
outlook on one’s college career.
Testing & Disability Services (TDS) offers a variety of software that can assist students
in reading, writing, math, and organizing their thoughts to improve note-taking skills.
Register for Assistive Technology GENIO
How to Register for Assistive Technology through TDS
Augusta University has resources available through the Center for Inclusive Design
and Innovation (CIDI). CIDI provides high-quality, accessible, and inclusive software
that supports effective academic skills in writing, research, studying, and note-taking. Together,
CIDI & TDS encourage exploration of assistive technology.
Step-by-Step: How to Get the Support You Need
- Respond to TDS email to register: Initial outreach to begin setting up your support profile.
- Meet with Specialist to review individual needs: Discuss specific academic goals and barriers.
- Register with CIDI: Set up your account within the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation system.
- Identify assistive technology to best meet your needs: Select appropriate software or tool solutions.
- Install technology and receive training from TDS: Get the tools setup on your device and learn baseline functionality.
- Learn how to use software in each class: Apply the assistive tools directly to course requirements and materials.
- Utilize software in classes: Integrate tools into daily academic routines, assignments, and exams.
- Continue training if/when necessary: Access follow-up support whenever new tools or features are needed.
- Success! Reach full access and independence in your courses.
GENIO
GENIO is a powerful web-based software available through different supported devices, that
help you capture every second of information in your classes.
Genio helps you:
Capture
Allows you to focus in class so you can better retain information from the lecture.
You can engage fully in class, react in the moment, and then return later to add meaning. |
Organize
Provides tools to help you navigate information and organize multimedia information
in various ways such as information that is important to understand, information that
needs to be reviewed, and the tasks necessary for assignments.
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Refine
Assists with reducing information overload by refining your notes to only what matters.
It gives you tools to refine at your own pace and retrain only what you have identified
as important.
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Integrate
Use your refined notes to study and better understand, and actively use, the knowledge
you’ve gained from your notes. |
Key Features
- Audio Clean-up: Contains audio clean-up features for a clearer recording, free from distractions
that filter out common interruptions like keyboard taps, thuds, and chair squeaks.
- Task List: Provides a system to stay on top of all your outstanding tasks in one place. Allows
you to simply tick tasks off and move on to the next one.
- Add Slides and Screenshots: You can import PowerPoint and PDF slides, as well as screenshots into Genio at any
time.
- Lightning Mode: Add labels and screenshots with a single click in Lightning Mode and stay fully engaged
in class.
GENIO Skills Portal GENIO Student Resources