What is a DAISY player? DAISY players are used to play DAISY audio books and are designed to be used by people with print impairments. […]
Accessibility
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What is switch access? Switch access refers to a specialist way of accessing a computer, smartphone, tablet, or communication aid using a simple switch, […]
Keyguards for Keyboards A keyguard is a plastic or metal cover that matches to a specific keyboard. These come in various types and sizes […]
Access options for one handed typing People approach one handed typing in different ways. The solution depends on the person’s skills, their environment and […]
For a long time computers can have been able to read aloud text on web pages, documents, PDFs and even scanned images. The computer voices […]
There are many iPad and Android apps that can be used as tools to help parents interact with children with challenging communication, attention and […]
It is widely acknowledged that tablet computers (Apple iPads, Samsung and other Android devices) are playing a significant part in improving the lives of disabled people. […]
BigTrack A really sturdy but very inexpensive rollerball. This rollerball is so robust it can be operated with your foot! Traxsys Roller Traxsys […]
The computer mouse uses a complex arrangement of tricky hand movements with which a lot of people struggle. There are mice available in a wide variety […]
Tenkeyless Keyboards Compact keyboards are about the size of those found on laptop computers. The keys themselves are actually around the same size as […]
BigKeys is a standard push-button keyboard but with bigger keys. The keys are 1″ square and are very clearly marked with text that is […]
The following is a list of specialist hardware keyboards designed for people with physical, visual or cognitive disabilities. See my Keyboard Access page for […]
This document looks at the various presentation options for text on modern computers. It can be used as a method for self-assessment or to […]
Pointer trails can make the mouse pointer much easier to see and follow. Windows first introduced pointer trails to make it easier to see […]
It can be rather tricky to keep track of the tiny white arrow, especially if you have a visual impairment. People often ask me […]
Tiny keyboard and mouse combination devices such as the wireless iPazzPort, Compass Mini or FAVI FE01-BL Mini can help people who have a limited range of movement. Most […]
This tutorial looks at how to slow down the keyboard repeat rate in Microsoft Windows. Many people find that when they press a key […]
Sticky Keys is a free Windows accessibility features that helps people who find it difficult to hold down two keys at the same time.
For a few years Google Now and Siri have enabled iPhone, Samsung and other Android users to make calls, send messages and ask questions using voice alone. It’s […]
Last summer I shared a short video about Project Soli, an advanced Google Project that uses a tiny radar to detect and recognise small movements. The […]
Although it is possible to buy keyboards of alternative shapes and sizes, access can often be improved by use of Windows’ Accessibility Options and […]
Mears Irlen Syndrome / Visual Stress (MISVis), also known as Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (SSS), describes distortions in vision sometimes experienced by people with dyslexia, attention […]
Windows Snap To Snap To is an accessibility option in Windows that automatically moves the cursor to the default button (usually “OK”) in any dialog box. […]
If you’re finding the computer mouse difficult to use you might to think about making some changes in Windows or downloading some free software […]