Utilities to Enhance Accessibility

A wide variety of hardware and software products are available to make personal computers easier to use for people with disabilities. Among the different types of products available for the MS-DOS and Windows operating systems are:

• Programs that enlarge or alter the color of information on the screen for people with visual impairments.
• Programs that describe information on the screen in Braille or synthesized speech for people who are blind or have difficulty reading.
• Hardware and software utilities that modify the behavior of the mouse and keyboard.
• Programs that enable people to "type" by using a mouse or their voice.
• Word or phrase prediction software that allows users to type more quickly and with fewer keystrokes.
• Alternative input devices, such as single switch or puff-and-sip devices, for people who cannot use a mouse or a keyboard.

For more information about obtaining such utilities, see Getting More Accessibility Information.