Third-Party Utilities to Enhance Accessibility

A wide variety of third-party 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, and Windows NT operating systems are the following:

  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 users to “type” by using a mouse or their voice

  Word or phrase prediction software that allows the user to type more quickly and with fewer keystrokes

  Alternative input devices, such as single switch or puff-and-sip devices, for those who cannot use a mouse or a keyboard

For more information on obtaining third-party utilities, see More Accessibility Information, later in this appendix.