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, Windows, Window NT 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 ôtypeö using a mouse or their voice
- Word or phrase prediction software that enables 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
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