Accessibility Resources

 Assistive Computer Products

Alternative input devices let you control your computer using something other than a standard keyboard or mouse. This includes items like alternative keyboards and electronic pointing devices; sip-and-puff systems; wands and sticks; touch screens; and special joysticks.

Other assistive technology includes on-screen keyboards; reading tools and learning disabilities software; screen readers; speech recognition software; screen magnifiers; speech synthesizers; and TTY/TDD conversion modems.

For more information on the accessibility features of the Apple operating system visit the accessibility section of Apple's web site.

For more information on the accessibility features of the Windows operating system visit the accessibility section of Microsoft's web site.

Ai Squared supplies assistive products that include ZoomText, a magnification and reading software for the vision impaired.

Freedom Scientific supplies assistive and adaptive technology for individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities.

Madentec Limited supplies assistive technology for people with physical disabilities.

RJ Cooper & Associates supplies software and hardware for persons with special needs.

Tash, Inc. provides an online catalog of assistive technology products.

Texthelp Systems Inc. software products include accessibility software, dyslexia software, and text to speech software.

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