Software For The Blind Or Disabled Computer User


The web site contains software for the blind, dyslexic, or motor impaired user, who for whatever reason, cannot manipulate the mouse or negotiate windows easily. Some applications such as the interactive calculator or the genealogy manager seem unrelated to this goal, yet they exist because their counterparts, available for $39.95 on retail shelves, all run under MS-Windows, and force a graphical interface upon the user. In many cases I was forced to reinvent the wheel to fit my nonstandard axle. By placing this software in the public domain, I hope others are not forced to do the same. Unfortunately I haven't the time or resources to reinvent Quicken, TurboTax, It's Legal, or other powerful programs that would make my life much simpler.

Of course you don't have to be disabled to enjoy some of the unique features of these programs. Several hundred sighted individuals run my genealogy system, simply because they prefer a line-oriented interface. Send any comments or suggestions, or references to other salient packages, to eklhad@bio-3.bsd.uchicago.edu; or call me at (810) 524-1004 during regular business hours.

If you are interested in obtaining adaptive hardware/software that is more compatible with screen-oriented applications, you may find the following references helpful. The following sites provide text books and magazines on tape, along with other useful services.


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