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The ALLIANCE FOR TECHNOLOGY ACCESS - [ http://www.ataccess.org/default.html ]
     ... An absolute must site for supporters of people with disabilities


GAMES

A list of Audyssey Magazine Issues courtesy [ Audiogames.net/ ]

... "Audyssey Magazine is the oldest gaming magazine for people interested in games that are accessible to people who are blind."

A plethora of accessibility games and resources:...
[ http://www.vizhelp.org/bitz/Accessable_Games.html ]
[ http://www.whitestick.co.uk/games.html ]
[ http://www.acb.org/arizona/games.html ]
[ http://www.tsbvi.edu/technology/games.htm ]

Accessible Games Website... [ http://www.gamesfortheblind.com/ ]
All inPlay... [ http://www.AllinPlay.com/ ] ( used to be Zform Games )
Bavisoft... [ http://www.bavisoft.com/ ]
BSC Games... [ http://www.bscgames.com/ ]
GMA Games... [ http://www.gmagames.com/ ]
Inspired Code... [ http://www.inspiredcode.net/ ]
Kitchens Inc... [ http://www.kitchensinc.net/ ]
L Works... [ http://www.l-works.net/ ]
PCS Games... [ http://www.pcsgames.net/game-co.htm ]

Entertainment and Games section of The Oregon Commission for the Blind...
[ http://www.cfb.state.or.us/ ]



MISC

ABLEDATA... [ http://www.abledata.com/ ]... "Explore the world of assistive technology!"

[ Accessibility + Seniors ]... a Google search

Access to Computerized Music Production by Blind and Vision-Impaired Musicians...
[ http://www.ski.org/Rehab/DBGilden/JWilliams/contents.html ]

[ American Sign Language Browser ]... by Michigan State University: Learn American Sign Language (requires Apple Quicktime 5.0 or better)

[ "Apple Computer... OS X" and Accessibility ]

"Call For Help" Computing Tips for Seniors...
[ http://www.techtv.com/callforhelp/features/story/0,24330,3389260,00.html ]

[ "Cerebral Palsy" +computer ]... a Google search

"Computer Accessible for those ( not necessarily ) over 65 years old..."
[ http://www.csuchico.edu/~csu/seniors/computing.html ]
     ... A great resource for all ability challenged computer users

[ The Dayton Art Institute ]... an accessible art gallery

Deaf Culture Links... [ http://www.deafweb.org/natlorgs.htm ]

Department of Veterans Affairs Section 508 info (Accessible Electronic Information)
[ http://www.va.gov/oit/ea/section508/ ]

Disabled American Veterans Site...
[ http://www.dav.org/ ]

Dyslexia... [ Google search... Dyslexia  +computers ]

e-bility software resources... [ http://e-bility.com/links/software.php ]

Firefox Web Browser... [ Google search: "Firefox"  +Accessibility ]

LDS.org Disability Resources [ http://www.disabilities.lds.org/disabilities/eng/ ]

Library of Congress Accessibility FAQ... [ http://www.loc.gov/access/faqs.html ]

[ "Microsoft and Accessibility" ]

[ "Windows XP" and Accessibility ]

[ "Windows XP Accessibility Tutorial" ]

[ "Windows Vista Accessibility Tutorial" ]

"My MS My Way"... [ Affordable Assistive Technology Solutions ]

Opera Web Browser... [ "Using OPERA (web browser) to Check for Accessibility" ]

San Diego County Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services needs your help...
[ http://www.adaptive.org/ ]
     ... Your community may have similar needs... but please, be conscientious and do not DUMP unusable computer equipment or outdated equipment best suited for recycling

[ XPress It ] a custom Speech Engine for Cerebral Palsy computer users ( approx $850.00 USD )



NEWS

Google News:

Here's an interesting link for current news and more links on making the World Wide Web more accessible... [ http://www.w3.org/Voice/ ]
     ... From the "Voice Browser Working Group of the World Wide Web Consortium"... "Applying Web technology to enable users to access services from their telephone via a combination of speech and DTMF"



TECH LINKS...

[ http://www.cfb.state.or.us/Blind/techlinks.shtml ]... From the Oregon Commission for the Blind

Besttechie Tech Forum... [ Read the posts and learn; and/or register and sign in to participate ]
     ... AND its comprehensive set of links for the computer user or tech troubleshooter in need:
[ "Commonly Recommended Software, Links, and Tips" ]



TOOLS

[ http://trace.wisc.edu/world/computer_access/multi/sharewar.htm ]
Tools and applications (and more) on Windows and Apple and other platforms for persons with disabilities including:

  • Keyboard on screen  
  • Audio  
  • Magnification  
  • Application & Window Managers  
  • Modification  
  • Braille  
  • OCR (Optical Character Reader)  
  • Typing Assistance  
  • Sign Language  
  • Visual Cursor Enhancers  
  • Voice & Speech Input and Output  
  • Shortcut  
  • Text Readers  
  • Abbreviation 
  • Screen  
  • Expansion  
  • Word Completion  
  • Prediction  
  • Latching Programs  
  • "Sticky Keys"  
  • Mouse Enhancers  

[ http://www.vis-ability.co.uk/ ]... Electronic Aids for Visually Impaired People:

[ Ability Hub ]... "Assistive Technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. This web site will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers"

[ The Blind Readers' ]... "Index to Adaptive Computer Hardware and Software"

One Hand Typing resources (including one handed keyboards)...
[ http://www.aboutonehandtyping.com/ ]

[ TechDis ]... "Web Accessibility & Usability Resource"

Assistive Technology Tech Guide (US)... [ http://www.usatechguide.org/techindex.php ]
     ... Lacking in some ways (Apple listing only a Speech Recognition ap), but lots of vendors and products

[ Alternative Web Browsing ( Courtesy W3C / WAI ) ]
     ... Alternative Browsers (including Voice Browsers) and Screen Readers... and more.
( Note: Currently outdated but may be updated in the future )


VISUALLY IMPAIRED... more links

[ billsparks.org/Blind_Resources ]... Audio, News, and Info Directory: Blind Resources

[ http://www.blindsoftware.com/ ]... "Software downloads for the blind and visually impaired"



WEB CONSTRUCTION FOR ACCESSIBILITY

[ W3C... WAI (Web Accessibility Initiative) ]

[ Resources ]
[ Quick Web Tips ]

Designing accessible web pages for persons with disabilities... [ http://nadc.ucla.edu/dawpi.htm ]
     ... This information is copyright free. Readers are encouraged to copy and share it, but please credit the National Arts and Disability Center

Building Accessible Websites... [ http://joeclark.org/book/sashay/serialization/ ]

[ The Guild of Accessible Web Designers ] (GAWDS) formed June 2004...

[ Mandarin Design.com ]... Tips on making web pages accessible








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