Software for people with disability
Note: The software links below have been compiled as an information resource and inclusion does not indicate endorsement by e-Bility. Please take care when installing any new software (such as running a virus checker before use, closing all other programs, and ensuring you have a recent backup of your hard drive). If you are on a networked PC you should also consult your network administrator before installing software. e-Bility cannot accept responsibility for any damage, disruption and/or loss to your data or computer system that might occur while using any of these programs. Requests for technical support should be directed to the software developer.
- Another Lens
- Displays a magnified view of the area of the mouse cursor.
- APAR-C
- Allows delivery of the APAR (Assessment of Phonological Awareness and Reading) from a computer using either a scan-switch (such as the Discover Switch), or conventional mouse/keyboard, or touchscreen. Also contains all the score sheets and stimulus cards.
- Black Window
- Enhances visibility and reduces distractibility of other programs. Fills the screen with a black background which remains underneath other programs. Mininmize or close the program to restore normal Windows appearance.
- Camera mouse
- Allows you to control the mouse pointer on your computer screen just by moving your head.
- Clip & Talk
- Speech add-on utility for MS-Windows.
- Click-N-Type
- An on-screen virtual keyboard.
- Clip Text
- Stores bits of text that you commonly need (such as addresses) and pastes them directly into whatever application you are using at the text cursor position.
- eMacSpeek
- A powerful audio desktop that provides a speech interface for Linux users.
- eLr Enhancing Internet Access
- A specialised browser, suitable for touchscreen systems, with fully integrated web awareness, assessment and training modules. It is designed for internet training and access by people with disability.
- e-Speaking
- Enables users to control their computer, dictate emails and letters, and have the computer read documents back.
- Festival Speech Synthesis System
- A general framework for building speech synthesis systems developed at the Centre for Speech Technology Research
- iZoom
- A free professional grade screen magnifier and reader from Issist.
- LAT Kids: LifeShare Assistive Technology Project
- Develops software and augmentative communications for children with disability, then make it available free of charge to anyone who finds it useful.
- Microsoft Accessibility
- Information on Microsoft's accessibility options, including downloads and tutorials.
- Project: Possibility
- A nonprofit, community service project committed to creating innovative open source software for the people with disability.
- Super Magnify
- Magnifies portions of your screen up to 15 times. With special interpolation routine to maintain detail when magnifying.
- Talking Keyboard
- Free software that 'enlivens' your keyboard by telling the user what key has been pressed.
- Thinking Man's Dictionary
- A pop-up utility for when the right word is eluding you.
- Word Cue
- Provides assistance in reading words, links and phrases on web pages. By selecting a word or phrase which is difficult to read, a range of cues are provided directly within the browser.
- Word Talk
- Free text to speech plugin for Microsoft Word.
- Word Web
- One-click English thesaurus and dictionary for Windows.
- Zoom
- A screen enlargement tool that provides a floating window with an enlarged view of the area around the cursor.
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