Higher Education
Accessible reading support built for university students.
Scanmarker is a WCAG 2.1 AA compliant reading pen built for university disability services procurement — from disability services offices to individual students managing their own accommodations, it provides institutionally procurable reading support that works in every campus environment.
Accessibility office requirements
What disability services offices need to know
WCAG 2.1 AA compliant
The Scanmarker web app meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards — required by most university accessibility offices for any AT tool used in an institutional context.
Accessibility office procurement
Institutions can purchase Scanmarker pens through our education purchasing program. Volume pricing, invoicing, and institutional data agreements are available for university procurement offices.
PDF and textbook scanning
Students scan physical textbooks and printed course packets line by line and hear them read aloud instantly. Scanmarker2Doc converts scanned PDFs into searchable Word documents for further annotation.
Recommended
The right pen for university students
Full standalone support — no device, no setup, exam-approved
Scanmarker Max
Scanmarker Max reads aloud in 60+ languages with phonics support, exam-lock mode, and a hi-res camera — all without a phone or computer.
Collins Dictionary and broader connectivity for research-heavy workflows
Scanmarker Pro
Scanmarker Pro pairs with your phone or computer to deliver instant read-aloud, translation, and digital note-taking across 89 languages.
Feature detail
Built for the university context
Standalone reading support in any lecture hall
Scanmarker Max works without Wi-Fi or a connected device. Students in any building, library, or exam room get immediate read-aloud support without needing to connect to a campus network.
Export scanned notes to Word and Google Drive
Scanned text syncs to the Scanmarker web app and exports directly to Word or Google Drive. Students can annotate, organize, and reference lecture materials alongside digital notes.
Collins Dictionary on Scanmarker Pro
Tap any scanned word for a full Collins English Dictionary definition and usage example — offline, on any connected device. Essential for students reading dense academic or technical texts.
Disability services dashboard
Disability services offices can manage student access and Clever SSO login from a centralized dashboard. No IT overhead — student credentials from the institution's identity provider work directly.
Pair your Air with a stylus. Take real notes.
Sketch, annotate, and write directly in the Scanmarker app. Notes save to your library alongside scans — searchable, exportable, and synced across web, desktop, and Android. iOS support coming this year.
Compliance
Meets the requirements your office needs
Disability services offices need AT tools that meet institutional standards before procurement can be approved. Scanmarker's compliance documentation is available on request.
60+
TTS languages on Scanmarker Max for reading academic texts in any language
50
on-device dictionaries available in the Scanmarker web app
WCAG AA
accessibility compliance level for the Scanmarker web app and documentation
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- What reading accommodations do college disability services offices actually approve?
- Standalone text-to-speech and translation tools like Scanmarker Max are commonly approved because they work without requiring a student to install software on personal devices. See our guide on reading accommodations in college for what disability services offices typically ask for.
- Is Scanmarker WCAG compliant for university procurement?
- Yes — the Scanmarker web app meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA, the standard most university accessibility offices require before approving an AT tool for institutional use. A VPAT is available on request.
- Can a university buy Scanmarker pens in bulk through procurement?
- Yes. Institutions can purchase through our education purchasing program with volume pricing, invoicing, and institutional data agreements — request pricing directly from the disability services or accessibility office.
- Does Scanmarker work for scanning textbooks and PDFs, not just handouts?
- Students scan physical textbooks and course packets line by line for instant read-aloud, and Scanmarker2Doc converts scanned PDFs into searchable Word documents for further annotation and study.
Keep reading
Guides for higher education & disability services
Ready to support your student body?
Request institutional pricing, download our compliance documentation, or book a demo with our higher education specialist.