Third-party utilities to enhance accessibility

A wide variety of hardware and software products are available to make personal computers easier to use for people with disabilities. Among the different types of products available for the MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Windows NT operating systems are:

• Programs that enlarge or alter the color of information on the screen for people with visual impairments
• Programs that describe information on the screen in Braille or synthesized speech for people who are blind or have difficulty reading
• Hardware and software utilities that modify the behavior of the mouse and keyboard
• Programs that enable people to "type" by using a mouse or their voice

• Word or phrase prediction software that enables people to type more quickly and with fewer keystrokes
• Alternative input devices, such as single switch or puff-and-sip devices, for people who cannot use a mouse or a keyboard

For more information about accessibility utilities, see Other Products and Services for People with Disabilities.