Third-Party Utilities to Enhance Accessibility

A wide variety of third-party hardware and software products are available to make it easier to use personal computers. Among the different types of products available for the MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT operating systems are:

• 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 people to "type" using a mouse or their voice.
  
  
• Word or phrase prediction software that enables people to type more quickly and with fewer keystrokes.
  
  
• Alternate input devices, such as single switch or puff-and-sip devices, for people who cannot use a mouse or a keyboard.

To learn more about these products, see the topic "Getting More Information."