[Athen] Accessible Software/Hardware Wiki

[Shelley Haven]

Wow! -- an impressive site, and a very helpful quick reference guide.   
Thanks, Joshua!

- Shelley

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Shelley Haven  ATP, RET
Assistive Technology Consultant
Shelley at TechPotential.net
www.TechPotential.net



On Dec 14, 2009, at 4:23 PM, Joshua Hori wrote:

> Good Afternoon list!
>
> *Forgive the cross posting*
>
> Here is some more information (and videos) on Assistive software and  
> hardware from http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/
> I created this list as a quick reference as to what is available on  
> the site. Enjoy!
> Wiki of Accessible Software and Hardware:
> Hardware
> Accessories (adjustable height arms for monitors, desktops, chairs,  
> wrist rests and gel pads, furniture products and misc support aids)
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Accessories+%28Ergonomics%29
> ·         Includes videos on hardware usage and sites for purchasing
>
> Keyboards (including mouth sticks):
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Keyboards
> ·         Includes videos on hardware usage, reviews of products,  
> and sites for purchasing
>
> Mice (including joysticks, Using a mouse with your feet, trackball  
> with pointer, and finger mice):
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Mice
> ·         Includes videos on hardware usage, reviews of products,  
> and sites for purchasing
>
> Touchscreens and Tablet PC’s:
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Touchscreens+and+Tablet+PCs
> ·         Includes videos on hardware usage, reviews of products,  
> and sites for purchasing
>
> Trackballs:
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Trackballs
> ·         Includes videos on hardware usage, and a site  
> (Trackballworld) for purchasing
>
> Reading and Writing Devices (including Intel Reader, Livescribe  
> Smartpen, bamboo tablets, Digiscribble, Pegassus Mobile NoteTaker,  
> Note Taker, G-Note, Wacom tablets, scanning pens, Reading Pen TS  
> Oxford, and a Franklin Spellmaster):
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Reading+and+Writing+Devices
> ·         Includes videos on hardware usage and there are some  
> resellers listed as well.
>
> ·         There is a link at the bottom of the page explaining  
> handwriting recognition within Vista, MS Office, as well as Math  
> Recognition using Silverlight and Google)
>
> ·         Here are 2 videos for the livescribe pen that is not on  
> the wiki:
> o   Part I: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU_RKv5zemM
> o   Part II: http://www.youtube.com/watch? 
> v=GoKYAO5cpOU&feature=related
>
> Joysticks:
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Joysticks
> ·         One video on joystick usage with a few reseller sites  
> listed.
>
> Scanners (Hardware and Software related):
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Scanners
> ·         Includes videos on hardware/software usage and there are  
> resellers listed as well.
>
> Switches (Switches, Wireless – Mechanical – Electronic, Mouse Switch  
> interface, Xbox 360 sip and puff controller, switch activate toys,  
> impulse Bluetooth switch, and Magnetic controls):
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Switches
> ·         Includes videos on hardware usage, switch set up reviews,  
> and there are some resellers listed as well.
>
> Whiteboards (Interactive Whiteboards, Promethean, Smartboard, and  
> Whiteboards using a Wii remote):
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Whiteboards
> ·         Includes videos on hardware usage, and links to suppliers.
>
> Headsets and Microphones:
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Headsets+and+Microphones
> ·         Includes videos on hardware usage with links to other  
> resources.
>
> Software
>
> Free and Low Cost solutions:
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Free+and+Low+Cost+Solutions
> ·         List of sites that provide open source accessible  
> software. Majority of software is for Windows based operating  
> systems, but there are a few Linux based assistive technology listed  
> as well.
> ·         Free Assistive software written by Chris Stringfellow
> ·         ATutor – Open Source Web-Based Learning Content Management  
> System
> ·         AccessApps – Huge range of open source and freeware that  
> you can access from a USB drive
> ·         Design Science MathPlayer
> ·         OATSoft – improving Open Source development techniques
> ·         ICT Hub - choosing software
> ·         Internet4Classrooms (I4C) -  free training for teachers
> ·         SENSELANG – Free touch typing tutor on the internet
> ·         Wisdom-Soft (FREE AutoScreenRecorder!!!)
>
> Voice Recognition
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Voice+Recognition
> ·         Multiple video demos
> ·         Dragon Naturally Speaking
> ·         Vista Voice Recognition
> ·         Voice recognition on the Apple Mac
> ·         Voice recognition in other languages
>
> Text Help and Word Prediction
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Text+Help+and+Word+Prediction
> ·         Useful Text Help and Word Prediction Resources
>
> On Screen Keyboards
>                 http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/On+Screen 
> +Keyboards
> ·         Microsoft Windows Onscreen Keyboard
> ·         Alternative Onscreen Keyboards
> o   Grid 2 and GridKeys
> o   Click N Type
> o   Clicker 5
> o   Penfriend XL
> ·         Apple Specific
> o   KeyStrokes
> o   Envoy
> ·         Additional Resources
> ·         Changing from QWERTY to DVORAK
> ·         Linux OSK
>
> Portable Software Solutions
>                 http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Portable+Software+Solutions
> ·         Portable Apps website
> ·         ELearning Accessibility and Inclusion
> ·         Numerous downloadable links for accessible software  
> available as freeware
>
> Mouse emulation
>                 http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Mouse+emulation
> ·         General information
> ·         Technological Requirements
>
> Break Reminder Software
>                 http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Break+Reminder+Software
> ·         Multiple types of software for the PC and Mac that make  
> users take breaks
>
> Operating System Accessibility
> XP Accessible features
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/XP
> Mutliple links to Microsoft web pages concerning accessibility  
> features within XP which include:
> ·         Using the Accessibility Wizard
> ·         Adjusting Accessibility Options
> ·         Adjusting Display, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet, Sounds and  
> Audio, Taskbar, User Accounts, and Speech Options
> ·         Using Utility Manager
> ·         Using On-Screen Keyboard, Narrator, and Magnifier
>
> Vista Accessible features
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Vista
> Multiple links to videos on Accessibility of Vista
> ·         Vista basics
> ·         Windows Vista Accessibility Demonstrations
> ·         Accessibility Tutorials
> o   Ease of Access Center and Accessibility Tools
> o   Make the Computer Easier to See
> o   Make the Keyboard Easier to Use
> o   Make the Mouse Easier to Use
> o   Use the computer without Mouse or Keyboard
> o   Use the Computer Without a Display
> o   Make it Easier to Focus on Tasks
> o   Use Text or Visual Alternatives for Sounds
> o   Use Speech Recognition
> o   Make the Internet Easier to Use
> ·         Windows Accessibility – Video Tutorials (YouTube)
> o   Changing the Resolution
> o   Adjusting the Font Size
> o   Changing Windows colors
> o   Making the Mouse Cursor Larger
>
> Windows 7 Accessible features
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Windows+7
> ·         What’s new in Windows 7?
> ·         Windows 7 Accessibility
> o   Link to a summary of accessible features within Windows 7
> ·         Windows 7 Presentations
> ·         Windows 7 Magnifier
> ·         Windows 7 Magnifier across multiple monitors
> ·         Windows 7 Speech Recognition (Looks promising!!)
> ·         Windows 7 On Screen Keyboard
> ·         Windows 7 Desktop – user first expressions
>
> Apple Mac Accessible features
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Apple+%28and+Mac+OS+X%29
> ·         Videos on Mac accessibility (VoiceOver, Speech  
> Recognition, and other accessible software) as well as links to  
> other resources and resellers.
> Linux Accessible features
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Linux
> ·         Different Linux flavors (SUSE, Red Hat, Fedora, Mandriva,  
> Debian, etc.) and desktops (Mint, GNOME, and KDE) are discussed as  
> well as the accessible software available to them.
> ·         Has factsheets linked to the page.
> ·         Resources listed at bottom of page
> Ubuntu Accessible features
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/Ubuntu
> ·         Multiple videos on setting up and making Ubuntu accessible.
>
> Logging into your computer
> http://abilitynet.wetpaint.com/page/logging+into+your+computer
> ·         Information on different programs used to login to  
> computers using a USB token.
> ·         Software discussed: Rohos Logon Key, Dekart Logon, and  
> MatchLogon
>
>
> Joshua Hori
> Assistive Technology
> Computer Resource Specialist
> Student Disability Center
> University of California, Davis
> One Shields Ave
> Davis, CA 95616
>
> 530-752-3540
> jhori at ucdavis.edu
>
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