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| colspan="5" | <span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium">You can request the [http://www.claro-apps.com/ClaroSpeak.html ClaroSpeak] or [http://www.clarosoftwaredownloads.com/blog/?m=201306 ClaroPDF] apps when logged in at the AMAC Student Download Center. Both apps include text to speech functionality for reading and highlighting PDFs on the iPad.<br/><br/>Please see the following resources for recommendations for reading PDFs on Android devices and other tablets: [http://www.amacusg.gatech.edu/wiki/index.php/Hardware Mobile Devices]<br/><br/>Please note all mobile devices, including iPads and Android tablets, require a zip utility app such as WinZip to open zipped files. All AMAC Books are in a .zip format when downloaded from the AMAC Student Download Center.</span></span><br/>
| colspan="5" | <span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium">You can request the [http://www.claro-apps.com/ClaroSpeak.html ClaroSpeak] or [http://www.clarosoftwaredownloads.com/blog/?m=201306 ClaroPDF] apps when logged in at the AMAC Student Download Center. Both apps include text to speech functionality for reading and highlighting PDFs on the iPad.<br/><br/>Please see the following resources for recommendations for reading PDFs on Android devices and other tablets: [http://www.amacusg.gatech.edu/wiki/index.php/Mobile_Devices_and_Tablets Mobile Devices]<br/><br/>Please note all mobile devices, including iPads and Android tablets, require a zip utility app such as WinZip to open zipped files. All AMAC Books are in a .zip format when downloaded from the AMAC Student Download Center.</span></span><br/>
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*<span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium">[http://www.amacusg.gatech.edu/wiki/index.php/ClaroRead_for_Mac Tips for Setting up ClaroRead on a Mac] </span></span>
*<span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium">[http://www.amacusg.gatech.edu/wiki/index.php/ClaroRead_for_Mac Tips for Setting up ClaroRead on a Mac] </span></span>*<span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium">[http://www.amacusg.gatech.edu/wiki/index.php/Student_Support/Troubleshooting Problems installing ClaroRead on Mac] </span></span> </span></span>
*<span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium">[http://www.amacusg.gatech.edu/wiki/index.php/Student_Support/Troubleshooting Problems installing ClaroRead on Mac] </span></span> </span></span>
*<span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium">[http://www.amacusg.gatech.edu/wiki/Student%20Support%2FTroubleshooting Windows 8 SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting] </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"></span></span></span></span><br/>
*<span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium">[http://www.amacusg.gatech.edu/wiki/Student%20Support%2FTroubleshooting Windows 8 SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting] </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"></span></span></span></span><br/>
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#<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Email amactech@amac.gatech.edu</span></span> </span></span>
#<span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Email amactech@amac.gatech.edu</span></span> </span></span>
#<span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif">[http://www.amacusg.org/support.php Make a support call] (24/7)</span></span> </span></span>
#<span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif">[http://www.amacusg.org/support.php Make a support call] (24/7)</span></span> </span></span>
#<span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Call toll free: 866-418-2750 (M-F 8:30-4:30 EST/EDT)</span></span> </span></span>
#<span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium"><span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif">Call toll free: 866-418-2750 (M-F 8:30-4:30 EST/EDT)</span></span> </span></span>
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Using the AMAC Student Download Center

Membership in AMAC means that you will be able to access your textbooks in a format that best meets your needs, including E-Text, Audiobook, or Braille. Orders for textbooks must be placed by the disability service provider (DSP) at your school. Contact your DSP for additional information. Braille orders will be shipped to your DSP, while E-Text and Audiobook orders will be available for you to download.

Your membership gives you access to the AMAC Student Download Center where you can:

  1. Check the status of your book orders
  2. Download your electronic book files
  3. Download software that will read your books out loud
  4. View video tutorials

AMAC Student Guide PDF | MS Word Doc

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Reading Software

You have access to download a number of assistive technology software programs, including programs with text to speech and synchronized visual highlighting. To download software to use with your book, click on the Software tab in the Student Download Center.

Below is a list of the most popular programs. Click on a software name to learn more.
ClaroRead for PC
ClaroRead for Mac
PDF Equalizer
PDF Aloud
Dolphin EasyReader
All Software

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Mobile Devices and Tablets

You can request the ClaroSpeak or ClaroPDF apps when logged in at the AMAC Student Download Center. Both apps include text to speech functionality for reading and highlighting PDFs on the iPad.

Please see the following resources for recommendations for reading PDFs on Android devices and other tablets: Mobile Devices

Please note all mobile devices, including iPads and Android tablets, require a zip utility app such as WinZip to open zipped files. All AMAC Books are in a .zip format when downloaded from the AMAC Student Download Center.

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Other Resources

Please see the following user guides and videos for more information on various topics:

ClaroRead tutorials
PDF Equalizer tutorial

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Troubleshooting

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Contact Us

  1. Email amactech@amac.gatech.edu
  2. Make a support call (24/7)
  3. Call toll free: 866-418-2750 (M-F 8:30-4:30 EST/EDT)