Assistive Technology

Discussion of adaptive and assistive software and hardware.

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Ask Slashdot: Linux and Handicapped Access -- article related to Ask Slashdot and Linux.
News for nerds, stuff that matters Ask Slashdot: Linux and Handicapped Access on Sat Nov 14, 1998 09:58 AM from the worthy-coding-causes dept. , asking for the following: "I am an online game designer/producer with a small company. I am also handicapped. So, I ask your help: I am in search of

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2. Blind + Linux = BLINUX

Linux software and support for the blind and visually impaired user. Clearinghouse for access documentation, applications and utilities, and beta testing.

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"The purpose of BLINUX project is to improve usability of the LINUX operating system for the user who is blind" You'll find information about BLINUX For a fast overview check out the (Frequently Asked Questions). The BLINUX FAQ is maintained by me. If you feel that answers for some questions
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3. Morseall

A morse code controlled shell for Linux. The goal is to enable users with limited mobility to use linux with only a single mouse button. Keys are entered by tapping morse code on the left mouse button.

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Morse Code user interface for Linux. Morseall allows you to control your computer by tapping morse code on the buttons of a mouse. * added autoconf files config.in and Makefile.am * Fixed getting to page 2, jan could not do punctuation * Fixed path access to data files ... * Fixed getting to

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4. Accessibility Resources

Speech-friendly HTML authoring resources with an emphasis on accessibility and platform-independent web design. Information about Lynx, an extremely speech-friendly text-based web browser. Features links to, and descriptions of, patches, add-ons, ports, and developmental versions of Lynx.

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Speech-friendly HTML authoring resources with an emphasis on accessiblity and platform-independent web design. Information about Lynx, an extremely speech-friendly text-based web browser. Features links to, and descriptions of, patches, add-ons, ports, and developmental versions of Lynx.
oh, what a tangled web we weave... Lynx Sources & Resources Web Accessibility Resources : check your pages for text-only Documentation and Information : a blind-tailored distribution of the latest Windows 9x/NT port of Lynx; includes instructions on how to add support for details how to

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5. Installation of Linux by a blind user

The experience of one blind user of installing Linux.

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A blind person's Linux installation story The story of how a blind person installed Linux. A lesson to all who complain Linux is difficult: try doing it without seeing anything! The following is part of a letter a blind person (who wishes to remain anonymous) sent me regarding my Linux
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6. BRLTTY - Braille Display Under LINUX

BRLTTY is a daemon which provides access to the Linux console (text mode) for a blind person using a soft braille display. It drives the braille terminal and provides complete screen review functionality.

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BRLTTY is a background process (daemon) which provides access to the Linux/Unix console (when in text mode) for a blind person using a refreshable braille display. It drives the braille display, and provides complete screen review functionality. Some speech capability has also been
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7. speakup Screen review for Linux

Speakup is a screen review package for the Linux operating system. It allows you to hear all output directed to the console.

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Welcome! The speakup project is basically a bunch of blind people who like messing around with Linux and writing cool and, hopefully useful, software. It began with the reader package and has grown to encompass a number of projects as well as becoming a vibrant community. Want to have a say in
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8. Linux Accessibility HOWTO

How to use adaptive technology with Linux.

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Linux Accessibility HOWTO Michael De La Rue Sharon Snider v3.1, June 21, 2002 Revision History Revision v3.1 2002-06-21 Revised by: sds Updated and converted to DocBook XML. Revision v3.0 2001-10-25 Revised by: sds Updated and converted to DocBook SGML. Revision v2.11 1997-03-28 Revised by: mdlr
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9. Jos Lemmens Page

Linux software for the visual impaired, and the Jabt driver for the Alva Braille Terminal series 3 and 4.

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Linux software for the visual impaired and more. Some of my own software (for Unix/Linux) - This is a driver for the Alva Braille Terminal series 3, 4 and 5. It reads the Linux virtual console screen and displays it on the braille terminal. There is a simple version of - This is a screen reader
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10. Jos Lemmens Page - screader

The background program screader reads the screen and puts the information through to a software Text-To-Speech package (Like `festival') or a hardware speech synthesizer (like Accent).

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