Other solutions for people who have low vision, who are blind, or who are
just plain aging and having lower vision in general is to use CCTVs (closed
circuit televisions) that attach to the computer and enlarge the print of
anything being read on a computer screen or to use screen readers that read
the text. With devices that enlarge the print, a person would not need to
squint or get too close to the monitor.

Other neat devices are the voice-activated softwares, such as DragonSpeak or
DragonDictate or Naturally Speaking that were developed for people who have
upper body limitations or cannot sit for long periods of time. One can speak
into the computer and it types one's words. I'm told by some of my
colleagues with disabilities that this technology makes their work
productivity faster and more efficient than their nondisabled peers! There
are many more software devices for such devices located on the ABLEDATA site
at www.abledata.com and the Georgia Tech Assistive Technology site at
www.assistivetech.net. Personally, I think many of us might like to use such
technology and save more of us from getting carpel tunnel syndrome, back and
neck strain, etc.

Carol Boyer
Project Associate
RESNA Technical Assistance Project
1700 N. Moore Street, Suite 1540
Arlington, VA 22209
703/524-6686, x- 309 (V)
703/524-6639 (TTY)
703/524-6630 (Fax)
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