Resources

Hand held magnifier that follows the mouse. 2,4,8 times magnification. Program has a handy reading lens to magnify the entire line.

Reading program that reads text pasted in. There are 2 male and 2 female voices. The program will accept approximately six pages of text at a time. Free and 30-day trial versions

Reading program that reads text pasted in. Has animated faces to assist with pronunciation. The program may be fun for children.

Augmentative communication program has programmable words and phrases and many voices for speech.

Onscreen keyboard that can be used with switches and has word prediction.

Scanning program to allow switch users to access the computer. 14 day trial version available.

A heartfelt message from Darrell.

"In early 2003, Microsoft Corporation commissioned Forrester Research, Inc., to conduct a comprehensive, two-part study (Phase I: The Market for Accessible Technology, and Phase II: Accessible Technology in Computing) to measure the current and potential market of accessible technology in the United States and understand how accessible technology is being used today."

Instruction on how to adapt a mouse to accept switch connections.

A resource of fun ideas, art and music and 'assistive technology', including game and toy adaptations