Plugin Information and Downloads

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Adobe Reader

Adobe Reader allows you to view documents in the Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). The reader works with Web browsers like Netscape and Internet Explorer so that these documents can be viewed right in your browser like a Web page. However, first you have to download and install the program.

Installation of the program will require that you shut down all programs (including your browser), so make sure that you save all of your work before beginning the installation. You may also be required to restart your computer before using the program.

Adobe also provides access.adobe.com - a tool that allows blind and visually impaired users to read any document in Adobe PDF format.

Once you have installed Adobe Reader, you can use it to to read Adobe documents at this site and other sites around the Web.

Download Adobe Reader

RealOne Player

RealOne Player allows you to play audio and video clips in the RealAudio and RealVideo formats. RealOne Player works with Web browsers like Netscape and Internet Explorer so that these clips can be viewed right in your browser like a Web page. However, first you have to download and install the program.

Installation of the program will require that you shut down all programs (including your browser), so make sure that you save all of your work before beginning the installation. You may also be required to restart your computer before using the program.

Once you have installed RealOne Player, you can use it to play RealAudio and RealVideo clips at this site and other sites around the Web.

Note: While it is possible to purchase a more fully featured RealOne Player (RealOne Player Plus), RealOne Player is available for free.

Download RealOne Player

QuickTime Player

QuickTime Player allows you to play audio and video clips. QuickTime works with Web browsers like Netscape and Internet Explorer so that these clips can be viewed right in your browser like a Web page. However, first you have to download and install the program.

Installation of the program will require that you shut down all programs (including your browser), so make sure that you save all of your work before beginning the installation. You may also be required to restart your computer before using the program.

Note: While it is possible to purchase a more fully featured QuickTime Player (QuickTime Pro), QuickTime Player is available for free.

Download QuickTime Player

Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player allows you to play audio and video clips. Windows Media Player works with Web browsers like Netscape and Internet Explorer so that these clips can be viewed right in your browser like a Web page. However, first you have to download and install the program.

Installation of the program will require that you shut down all programs (including your browser), so make sure that you save all of your work before beginning the installation. You may also be required to restart your computer before using the program.

Download Windows Media Player

Podcast Tools

Doppler, iTunes and Juice allow users to subscribe to podcasts by entering the podcast URL. Consult the tools "Help" for detailed instructions on subscribing to a podcast.

Once subscribed, these tools will let you know when a new podcast is available and the file can be downloaded automatically to your computer and/or digital audio player.

iTunes also allows you to play and organize audio and video files. iTunes allows users to subscribe to standard and enhanced podcasts.

Installation of these programs may require that you shut down all programs (including your browser), so make sure that you save all of your work before beginning the installation. You may also be required to restart your computer before using the program.

Download iTunes - Free (required for enhanced podcasts)

Download Juice - Free

Download Doppler - Free