Kurzweil 3000 is an assistive technology tool that helps users with learning disabilities, those diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, or other literacy challenges. It offers a multisensory approach and multiple means of access to text, both in print and digital formats. Kurzweil is available to all members of the UMB community – faculty, staff, and students.

Kurzweil allows users to:

• Simultaneously listen to and read scanned text, image text (such as PDF files), digital files and Internet pages

• Access multiple file types that include: EPUB; TXT; HTML; PDF; TIFF; NIMAS; DOC; RTF; DAISY and ANY scanned paper with text and photos

• Visually track words and phrases on screen as they are read aloud

• Use colored highlighters and other visual prompts to identify important information

• And much more!

How to Access:

To access Kurzweil 3000, click here. You will be prompted to sign-in through SSO using your UMID and password.

You can also download an extension for Kurzweil for the following browsers below:

• Chrome Extension
• Firefox Extension
• Edge Extension

How do I learn to use it?

Kurzweil offers a great collection of self-help videos and resources through:

• Kurzweil Academy
• Kurzweil Education YouTube Channel

Kurzweil 3000 Technical Support