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AssisT

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Adaptive Accessibility Tool

A Chrome extension designed for neurodivergent students and learners. Features Text-to-Speech, Speech-to-Text, dyslexia reading modes, OCR, and 60+ voice commands for hands-free control.

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Platforms Chrome
Accessibility WCAG 2.2 AA
Version 0.1.0
Category Accessibility
Price Free Forever

What is AssisT?

AssisT is a comprehensive Chrome extension that makes digital learning accessible to everyone. Designed with neurodivergent users in mind, it provides a suite of tools that adapt to individual learning needs without requiring any API keys or subscriptions.

Key Features

Text-to-Speech with Synchronized Highlighting

Listen to any web content with natural-sounding voices. Words are highlighted as they’re read, helping you follow along and improve reading comprehension.

Speech-to-Text with 60+ Voice Commands

Control AssisT entirely hands-free with over 60 voice commands. Navigate pages, adjust settings, and interact with content using just your voice.

Dyslexia-Optimized Reading Modes

  • Bionic Reading: Emphasizes the beginning of words to guide the eye
  • Syllable Highlighting: Breaks words into syllables with color coding
  • Grammar Color-Coding: Color-codes parts of speech for better understanding

OCR & Screenshot Tool

Capture and extract text from images, PDFs, and any visual content. Perfect for working with scanned documents or image-based materials.

Citation Management

Automatically generate citations in multiple formats (APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard) for any webpage you visit.

Translation Support

Translate content into 35+ languages instantly, with zero barriers—no API keys required.

Pomodoro Timer

Built-in productivity timer designed with ADHD support in mind, helping maintain focus during study sessions.

Privacy First

AssisT processes everything locally on your device. Your data never leaves your browser:

  • No tracking - We don’t collect any user data
  • No cloud processing - All AI features run locally
  • FERPA/HIPAA compliant - Safe for educational and healthcare settings

Accessibility Standards

AssisT meets WCAG 2.2 AA compliance standards, ensuring the tool is accessible to users with various disabilities. We’ve conducted extensive testing with real users and automated accessibility tools.

Technical Details

  • 979 unit tests passing
  • 74+ E2E tests for comprehensive coverage
  • 20,000+ lines of carefully crafted code
  • 14 customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • 9 neurodivergent user profiles for personalized experience