{"id":256,"date":"2025-02-19T14:54:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T14:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/alsinfohub\/?page_id=256"},"modified":"2026-05-18T14:45:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T13:45:55","slug":"assistive-tech-hub","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/alsinfohub\/assistive-tech-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistive Tech Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At Queen\u2019s, we know that the right technology can make all the difference in your studies. Whether you need support with reading, writing, organisation, or focus, there are fantastic tools available to help. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentatguide\/\">Assistive Tech (AT) Hub<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 a dedicated space where students can find information, guidance, and support on using digital study tools and assistive technology (AT) effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the AT Hub?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The AT Hub is an online resource designed to help you get the most out of the assistive technology available at Queen\u2019s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check out the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentatguide\/category\/study-tools-resources\/\">Digital Study Tools &amp; Resources <\/a><\/strong>\u2013 Step-by-step instructions on using digital tools, and advice on how to integrate assistive technology into your daily routine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is the AT Hub for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The AT Hub is open to&nbsp;all students, not just those registered with Accessible Learning Services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can the AT Hub Help You?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Studying can feel overwhelming at times \u2014 that\u2019s where the AT Hub comes in. We\u2019ll show you quick, practical tools (many already built into your device) to make learning smoother and less stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reading &amp; Research<\/strong><br>Struggling with long articles or dense textbooks? Tools like <strong>Immersive Reader<\/strong> and <strong>Copilot<\/strong> can read text aloud or summarise key points for you. If you\u2019d like extra features, try <strong>Read&amp;Write<\/strong>.<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentatguide\/assistive-tech-for-academic-reading-and-understanding\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentatguide\/assistive-tech-for-academic-reading-and-understanding\/\">Explore Assistive Tech for Academic Reading and Understanding<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentatguide\/assistive-tech-for-dyslexia-support\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentatguide\/assistive-tech-for-dyslexia-support\/\">Assistive Tech for Reading, Writing &amp; Organisation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notes &amp; Writing<\/strong><br>Whether it\u2019s lectures, essays, or brainstorming ideas, &nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentatguide\/2024\/12\/19\/your-guide-to-microsoft-onenote-for-noteaking-and-lecture-organisation\/\">OneNote<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>Copilot in Word<\/strong> can help you capture, organise, and polish your notes. You can also use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/notebooklm.google\/\">NotebookLM<\/a><\/strong> to connect your notes and sources. <br>\ud83d\udc49 Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentatguide\/notetaking-writing\/\">Assistive Tech for Notetaking &amp; Writing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Maths &amp; STEM<\/strong><br><\/strong>Equations don\u2019t need to be a barrier. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentatguide\/2024\/12\/19\/your-guide-to-texthelp-equatio\/\">Equatio<\/a> lets you write, hear, and interact with maths in a more accessible way.&nbsp;&nbsp;\ud83d\udc49 Explore <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentatguide\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=290&amp;action=edit\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentatguide\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=290&amp;action=edit\">EquatIO here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Organisation &amp; Planning<\/strong><br><\/strong>Stay on top of deadlines and tasks with Microsoft To Do or create visual study plans using <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentatguide\/2024\/12\/19\/your-guide-to-mindview\/\">MindView<\/a>.<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentatguide\/assistive-tech-for-organisation-and-planning\/\"><strong>Explore Organisation Tools<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Find the AT Hub<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can access the AT Hub here \ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentatguide\/\"><strong>Assistive Tech Hub<\/strong><\/a>. 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