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Fire Vox
Fire Vox is an open source, freely available talking browser extension for the Firefox web browser.
Thunder Screen Reader
Thunder is free screenreader talking software for blind and visually impaired people.
Can you recommend a Subversion (SVN) client for Windows?
What's a good way of accessing the OATS subversion servers to check in and out my code?
Firefox improves access keys
Firefox, the popular open source web browser, have improved their use of 'accesskeys' which enable you to browse just using the keyboard.
iPhone accessible?
Read this blog of a blog for a fascinating insight into the barriers that usability/accessibility has to climb to make people realise that usable (thus accessible) stuff is cool... Try using your iPhone whilst driving (or any other eyes-busy task) and then see how cool you think it is!
Scratch
Scratch is a new programming language that lets you create your own interactive stories, games, music, and art.
How do I manage my software releases on the OATS site?
I would like to manage the releases of my software using the OATS site - including version management and project planning.
Jambu
Jambu makes the web easier to access for those who interact with computers using switches and head mice or other types of Alternative Input device. It is designed for users with mobility impairments who find keyboard and mice difficult or impossible to use.
CDSpecial
CDSpecial is a freeware switch accessible CD player for Windows. It can simultaneously play a CD track and a video or display an animated gif to add visual interest for the user. It has a delay-to-pause feature to encourage repeated interactions.
DSpeech
This is a TTS (Text To Speech) program with functionality of ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition) integrated. It is able to to read aloud the written text and choose the sentences to be pronounced based upon the vocal answers of the user.
Launcher6
Launcher6 is a simplified, switch accessible user interface that can launch programs, act as an electronic speech device, or act as a multimedia game spinner for Windows computers. The launcher6 screen completely covers the screen offering 6 choices, but reducing the probability that the user will encounter the perhaps troublesome Windows interface. Multiple access methods and supports like auditory scanning are simultaneously supported. The built in editor saves any changes automatically as they are made.
MyMediaPlayer (MMP)
MyMediaPlayer is a simple switch accessible media player with a delay-to-pause feature to encourage repeated interations. MMP allows for a video file and an audio file (if desired) to be played simultaneously. File locations are stored on playlists for convenience, and the playlists and most recent setup are saved automatically. When MMP is restarted the most recent setup is loaded automatically.
Using the OATS site to document a project
How do I set up my project so that I can use the inbuilt OATS documentation system?
How do I use my Forge pages?
If you have opted to use the OATS Forge to host your project, how do I make use of all the avaliable tools?
KeyCounter
This package counts the number of key depressions, and can be set to suggest breaks are taken after a set number are carried out.
Sonar 4
This package provides an expanded ring around the mouse pointer for users who have difficulty locating the pointer.
Mouseketeer
Mouse clicking replacement software. It can carry out left click, right click, double click, highlight and drag-drop actions.