Thursday, April 22, 2010

Assistive Technology - Ease of Access Center - Narrator






















In order to get to the Narrator you will need to follow these steps:
1. Click "Start"
2. Click "Control Panel"
3. Click "Ease of Access"
4. Click "Ease of Access Center"
5. Click "Start Narrator"



This assistive technology tool is the narrator. The narrator will read aloud what is on-screen as you navigate using the keyboard. This can be a very useful tool for a person who has a visual impairment. It allows them to hear the words on the screen.

Assistive Technology - Ease of Access Center - On-Screen Keyboard






















In order to get to the on-screen keyboard you will need to follow these steps:
1. Click "Start"
2. Click "Control Panel"
3. Click "Ease of Access"
4. Click "Ease of Access Center"
5. Click "Start On-Screen Keyboard"

The on-screen keyboard is a keyboard on the computer screen. The user can use the mouse and click on the letters and numbers of the on-screen keyboard in order to type. This may help people who have a disability that allows them limited movements of their fingers, hands, or arms. Moving the mouse over the on-screen keyboard requires smaller movements than typing on a regular keyboard does.

Assistive Technology - Ease of Access Center - Magnifier






















In order to get to the Magnifier you will need to follow these steps:
1. Click "Start"
2. Click "Control Panel"
3. Click "Ease of Access"
4. Click "Ease of Access Center"
5. Click "Start Magnifier"

This assistive technology resource is called the "Magnifier". It adds a section at the top portion of the screen that magnifies the section of the screen that your mouse is on. This technology can help people who have visual impairments see or read words or pictures on the screen.