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The AI Note-Taking Platform Every DSA Student Deserves

Stop coordinating note-takers. Athena automatically transcribes lectures, generates AI-powered notes, creates flashcards, and reads content aloud — supporting every student from day one.

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Athena — Neuroscience 301
My Notes
Neuro 301 — Week 8
Today, 10:42 AM
Bio Ethics — Lecture 5
Yesterday
Psychology 201
Mon, Apr 12
Chem Lab Notes
Fri, Apr 9
✓ AI Summary Ready
Synaptic Plasticity & LTP
April 15, 2026 • 52 min lecture • Speaker-labeled transcript
Summary
Sources
Flashcards
Actions
Review AMPA receptor diagrams before midterm
Complete practice problems — Ch. 9
Flashcards
14
auto-generated
Read Aloud
Tap to listen
at your pace
Bookmarks
6
saved moments
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The Challenge

Traditional accommodations aren't keeping up

Coordinating note-takers, managing transcription services, and supporting dozens of different needs drains DSO staff — and still leaves many students behind.

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Note-Taker Coordination is Exhausting
Finding, vetting, scheduling, and following up with volunteer note-takers consumes enormous staff time — and a no-show can leave a student with nothing.
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One Size Doesn't Fit All
A student with ADHD needs different support than one with hearing loss or a TBI. Generic accommodations force students into boxes that don't match their needs.
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LMS Integration is a Mess
Lecture recordings live in Canvas, Kaltura, or Panopto — but students with disabilities have no reliable way to turn them into usable, accessible study materials.
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Delayed Access, Delayed Success
Waiting days for transcripts or notes means students fall behind. Real-time, automatic support is the only way to keep pace with coursework.
Athena Changes Everything
💡 Zero Note-Taker Coordination
Athena automatically transcribes every lecture the moment it's recorded. No volunteers. No scheduling. No gaps in coverage.
🌟 Adapts to Every Student
From read-aloud for dyslexia to AI summaries for ADHD to speaker-labeled transcripts for the deaf — one platform handles every accommodation type.
🔗 Deep LMS Integration
A Chrome extension seamlessly pulls recordings from Canvas, Kaltura, and Panopto directly into Athena with one click.
⚡ Instant, Always-On Access
Notes are ready in minutes after class. Students access them on any device, even offline. No waiting. No friction.
Universal Design for Learning

Built for every student who walks through your door

Athena isn't a one-trick tool. It's a comprehensive platform designed around the full spectrum of disability types your office supports.

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Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Automatic transcription with speaker-labeled segments and synchronized audio playback eliminates reliance on interpreters for note access.
Speaker-labeled live transcription
Timestamp-synced navigation
Full-text searchable transcripts
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Dyslexia & Reading Disabilities
Read-aloud at adjustable speeds turns any lecture summary or transcript into an audio experience — no external tools needed.
Text-to-speech with speed control (0.75×–2×)
Markdown-stripped clean audio
Pause, resume, and rewind
ADHD
AI-distilled key points, action items, and auto-generated flashcards reduce cognitive load and keep students focused on what matters most.
AI-generated summaries and action items
Auto-flashcard study mode
Bookmarks to jump to key moments
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Structured, consistent note formats with clear sections help students with memory and processing difficulties review content reliably.
Consistent structured summaries
Version history with full restoration
Offline access anywhere
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Visual Impairments
Full read-aloud functionality and screen reader-compatible structure ensure every student can access note content without barriers.
ARIA-labeled interface for screen readers
Text-to-speech for full note content
Image OCR for uploaded documents
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Anxiety & Mental Health
Knowing notes are automatically captured removes the pressure to keep up in class, allowing students to fully engage with the material.
Auto-capture removes note anxiety
AI Q&A chat for content clarification
Private, personal note library
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Processing Speed Disorders
Students who can't write fast enough in class no longer fall behind. Athena captures everything in real time so they can focus on listening.
Real-time live transcription
Post-class AI reorganization
Customizable note depth
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Physical & Motor Disabilities
Students who struggle to handwrite or type can record lectures or upload files and let Athena generate comprehensive notes automatically.
Voice-only note capture
Works from iOS, Android, and web
Upload lectures directly
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Learning Disabilities (LD)
AI study tools like flashcards, Q&A chat, and structured summaries support students across the full range of learning differences.
Auto-generated flashcard decks
Note-specific AI tutor chat
Annotate individual slides/sections
Platform Features

Everything a student needs to succeed

Athena combines transcription, AI summarization, and study tools into a single platform every DSA student can rely on.

🎤 Live Transcription

Every word captured, speaker-by-speaker

Athena transcribes lectures in real time with speaker diarization — so students don't just get a wall of text, they see who said what, when, with timestamps they can click to jump to in the audio.

Speaker-labeled diarization so conversations are clear
Timestamp-synced so students can replay any moment
Fully searchable text across all lectures
Supports MP3, MP4, MOV, M4A, WAV, and more
Transcript — Neuroscience 301
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Prof. Chen  ·  0:12
Today we're looking at long-term potentiation and how repeated stimulation strengthens synaptic connections...
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Student 1  ·  2:44
Is that the same mechanism behind NMDA receptors in memory formation?
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Prof. Chen  ·  2:58
Exactly right — NMDA receptors act as coincidence detectors. Both pre- and post-synaptic activity must occur simultaneously...
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Student 2  ·  4:15
Can you clarify the difference between LTP and LTD?
🧠 AI-Powered Notes

From raw lecture to polished study guide

Athena's AI doesn't just transcribe — it thinks. It generates structured summaries, extracts key concepts, identifies action items, and creates an organized overview students can actually use to study.

Structured summaries with key concepts and themes
Action items automatically extracted from every lecture
Full version history — restore any previous AI generation
Regenerate with custom feedback to improve quality
AI Summary — Ready in minutes
LTP NMDA Receptors Synaptic Plasticity Memory Formation
Review Ch. 9: NMDA receptor diagrams before midterm
Complete practice questions on LTP vs LTD
Watch supplemental video linked in Canvas
🔇 Read Aloud

Every note listenable at any speed

Built-in text-to-speech lets students listen to any AI summary or transcript at their preferred pace — no third-party screen readers required, no copying text elsewhere.

Adjustable playback: 0.75×, 1×, 1.25×, 1.5×, 2×
Intelligent text chunking for smooth, natural audio
Markdown stripped for clean listening experience
Works offline — no internet needed during playback
Read Aloud — Active
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Now Playing
Synaptic Plasticity & LTP — AI Summary
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🃏 Smart Flashcards

Auto-generated study decks from every lecture

The moment a note is saved, Athena generates a complete flashcard deck from the lecture content. Students can study immediately without spending hours creating cards manually.

AI generates cards automatically from lecture content
Flip animations with progress tracking
Add, edit, and delete individual cards
Regenerate with option to keep existing cards
Flashcards — 14 cards ready
Question
What makes NMDA receptors "coincidence detectors" in synaptic plasticity?
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Card 6 / 14
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Still learning
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🔖 Smart Bookmarks

Jump to any important moment instantly

Students bookmark key moments during or after class and return to them instantly. Two types of bookmarks cover every study style — timestamp-based for audio and text highlights for content.

Live bookmarks tied to specific audio timestamps
Highlight bookmarks for important text passages
Custom labels for each bookmark
One-click jump from bookmark to audio position
Bookmarks — 6 saved
2:14
IMPORTANT ★
NMDA receptors require simultaneous pre & post-synaptic firing
8:47
Midterm topic
Calcium influx triggers AMPA receptor insertion into membrane
14:22
Highlight
"Hebbian learning rule: neurons that fire together wire together"
31:08
Confusing — revisit
Relationship between LTP duration and protein synthesis
For DSO Staff

Give your office the visibility it deserves

Athena's organization tools give DSO staff full oversight — manage students, set policies, review notes, and track engagement from a single dashboard.

97%
Reduction in note-taker coordination time
↑ vs. manual process
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Average time from lecture to AI-ready notes
↑ vs. 24–48 hr wait
100%
Lecture coverage — no more no-show gaps
↑ Guaranteed coverage
9+
Disability types supported with tailored features
↑ Truly universal
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Student Management
Invite students by email, assign roles, track activity, set individual accommodation policies, and remove members — all from one interface.
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Engagement Dashboard
See total notes created, weekly trends, approval rates, and average review times. Know exactly which students are engaging and who needs outreach.
Note Review Workflows
Require approval before notes are visible. Review, approve, or reject with feedback. Pending notes are flagged prominently so nothing slips through.
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Content Retention Policies
Set org-wide content expiration (30 days, 90 days, 1 year, or custom). Override per student as needed for ADA compliance and data governance.
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Role-Based Access Control
Owner, Admin, and Member roles give the right level of access to the right people — from department directors to frontline accessibility coordinators.
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Student Support Queue
A built-in support channel lets students submit requests categorized by type — bugs, feature needs, billing — all visible and manageable by your team.
How It Works

From lecture to study-ready in 4 steps

No complicated setup. Students are capturing lectures and reviewing AI notes within minutes of getting access.

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Record or Upload
Students record live lectures in the app or upload audio, video, PDFs, or slideshows directly. Or pull recordings straight from Canvas, Kaltura, or Panopto with our Chrome extension.
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AI Does the Work
Athena transcribes the content with speaker labels, then generates a structured summary, extracts action items, and creates a full flashcard deck — automatically.
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Study Smarter
Students review notes with read-aloud, study flashcards, bookmark key moments, annotate slide sections, and ask the AI chat questions about the lecture.
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DSO Tracks It All
Your office sees engagement metrics, manages student access, sets retention policies, and reviews notes — all from the admin dashboard without touching individual notes.
Integrations

Works with the tools your campus already uses

Athena connects with your existing LMS and media infrastructure — no IT overhaul required.

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Canvas LMS
One-click upload via Chrome Extension
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Kaltura
Automatic video detection & import
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Panopto
HLS stream capture & transcription
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YouTube
Title + transcript auto-import
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PDF / PPTX / DOCX
Upload any document for AI notes
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Images & Scans
OCR extraction from any image
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iOS & Android
Native mobile apps
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Web App
Full-featured browser access
What People Are Saying

DSO coordinators love it. Students rely on it.

Real feedback from disability services staff and the students they support.

★★★★★
"We used to spend 15 hours a week coordinating note-takers. With Athena, our students get better notes automatically. It's been transformative for our office."
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Jordan M.
Director, Disability Services — State University
★★★★★
"As someone with ADHD, keeping up in 90-minute lectures was impossible. Athena gives me a structured summary and flashcards I can actually study from. My GPA went up a full point."
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Sam R.
Junior, Psychology — ADHD accommodation
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"I'm Deaf and used to wait 48 hours for transcripts. Athena has them ready in minutes with speaker labels. I finally feel like I'm getting the same access as everyone else."
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Taylor L.
Senior, Computer Science — Deaf/HoH accommodation
Compliance & Security

Built with institutional requirements in mind

Athena is designed to meet the standards that matter most to university IT, legal, and accessibility offices.

ADA / Section 504
Designed to support ADA-mandated accommodations with real-time, reliable access to course materials.
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FERPA Compliant
Student data stays private. Role-based access controls ensure only authorized users see student information.
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Data Retention Controls
Set automatic deletion schedules per organization or per student to meet institutional data governance policies.
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Row-Level Security
Database-level isolation ensures students can only access their own notes unless explicitly shared by a coordinator.
Get Started

See Athena in action

Book a 30-minute demo with our team. We'll walk through how Athena works for your specific student population and answer every question.

What to expect in your demo

A personalized walkthrough with a real member of our team — not a pre-recorded video. We tailor every demo to your office's specific challenges.

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Live transcription demo — watch a lecture become speaker-labeled notes in real time
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Student experience walkthrough — see read-aloud, flashcards, and bookmarks in action
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DSO admin dashboard tour — review workflows, member management, and analytics
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LMS integration setup — how to connect Canvas, Kaltura, or Panopto in minutes
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Open Q&A — bring your hardest questions about accessibility, compliance, and rollout

Book Your Demo

We'll follow up within 1 business day to confirm your time.

Every student deserves equitable access.
Athena makes it automatic.

Join disability services offices that have moved beyond note-takers and into the future of accessible learning.

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