Utilities and Resources for Enhancing Accessibility

Microsoft and other organizations provide products, services, and resources that make it easier to use personal computers. The following list includes some of the different types of available products:

  • Programs that enlarge or alter the color of information on the screen

  • Programs that describe information on the screen in Braille or synthesized speech

  • Hardware and software utilities that modify the behavior of the mouse and keyboard

  • Programs that make it possible for people to "type" using a mouse or their voice

  • Word or phrase prediction software that makes it possible for people to type more quickly and with fewer keystrokes

  • Alternate input devices, such as single switch or puff-and-sip devices

Expand imageMicrosoft Active Accessibility

Expand imageAdditional Microsoft Products and Services for People with Disabilities

Expand imageDirectories of Computer Products That Help People with Disabilities

Expand imageReferrals to Assistive Technology Programs and Trained Evaluators

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