Computers and technology can strike fear into the heart of many people in the world, not just the blind and visually impaired.
With the world accelerating daily in its cyber speed. It is a daunting task for anyone to keep up in the turmoil.
For some the computer will be nothing more than a means of email communication and the occasional internet visit.
Others with desire and need for a viable means of employment will find that the computer can open up all new opportunities in the world and accessibility.
Many accessibility problems are being overcome to a degree, and users are becoming better at adapting the technology to fit their needs.
These needs including communication for blind and visually impaired individuals. V I Ps. There are several ways for an individual to use the computer in their everiday life.
Screen Readers and Magnifiers
* Thunder
Thunder is a promising new free screen reader that is a great alternative to those who can not obtain JAWS or others.
Thunder screen reader free download
* Webtext Reader
"WebText Reader allows persons with visual impairment, reading or learning difficulties to instantly access vital information on the Internet.
With just a few keystrokes, WebText Reader can access the latest news from over 80 news, business, sport, and entertainment categories. You can read over
150 columnists presenting their opinions, advice, and humor. Look up stock quotes, telephone listings, and TV listings. Get your local weather forecast
and conditions. Plus access online dictionaries, encyclopedias, glossaries, and search online databases of jokes, movies, television shows, and much more"
Web Text Reader
For those interested in the latest in software Technology
A great article about the question
"What is Accessible Software":
Dr. James Thatcher, IBM.
http://www.austin.ibm.com/sns/software.html
is found at the following link
Software accessibility
* Archives of a great podcast concerning software accessibility can be found at the following link:
Blind Cool Tech Podcast
BITS is
"Our Mission
Blind Information Technology specialist is a not-for-profit organization which fosters the career development of blind computer professionals, promotes
the use of computer technology by blind persons to improve the quality of their personal and professional lives, and advocates for improved information
access for all visually impaired people."
Blind Information Technology Specialists
Computer Programming
* Blind Programming | Resources for people who are blind to hoan their programming skills.
Blind Programming
Dean Martineau of Able Data has many tutorials for popular applications
Able Data
*Flying Blind. LLC is a US-Based
(Ohio) Limited Liability Company whose mission is to empower persons who are vision impaired with the necessary Adaptive Technology Solutions to make them
independent and efficient in unlimited capacities.
Flying Blind
The place to start if you feel you may benefit from the use of a computer and/or training is your local /state Division of Blind Services.
For information on local independent agencies that help in your surrounding area, send us an email with computers in the subject line.
info@everythingblind.com
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