Assistive Technology and Windows Vista

I've recently taken delivery of a new computer - a Compaq laptop from PC World , by the way - and took the plunge into the world of the latest Operating System from Microsoft. enter Windows Vista. "Ta-da!" So starts my latest learning curve and...



I thought I would share some of that learning here and report back on the implications for Assistive Technology. So watch this space for my experiences of:

  • Vista and Freedom Scientific's Jaws;
  • Vista and Dragon Naturally Speaking from Nuance;
  • Vista a…

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Magic Training

Magic is a great piece of software for people with low vision. It comes in 2 versions, one with speech and the other magnification only and will magnify the screen up to 16 times.
If you are using Freedom Scientific's magnification software, I can help you get the most out of it and customise it for your needs. This will include:

  • setting the level of magnification to suit you;
  • getting the general screen colours right for your eyes including text colours;
  • changing the flashing cursor so it is …

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Magic Training

Magic is a great piece of software for people with low vision. It comes in 2 versions, one with speech and the other magnification only and will magnify the screen up to 16 times.
If you are using Freedom Scientific's magnification software, I can help you get the most out of it and customise it for your needs. This will include:

  • setting the level of magnification to suit you;
  • getting the general screen colours right for your eyes including text colours;
  • changing the flashing cursor so it is …

Read more…

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