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Accerciser

Accerciser is an interactive Python accessibility explorer for the GNOME desktop. It uses AT-SPI to inspect and control widgets, allowing you to check if an application is providing correct information to assistive technologies and automated test frameworks.

Acta

Acta is an outline processor. It lets you organize just about anything -- reports, ideas, lists, projects, graphics -- in the form of an outline, where topics have subtopics.

Agrip

The of this project aim is to provide access to the mainstream gaming community not by producing specialist "accessible games" but by making mainstream games - and their associated extension and development tools - accessible. Downloads include an accessible version of Quake, the popular PC game.

Amaya

Amaya is a complete Open Source accessible web browsing and authoring environment from WC3

at-spi

at-spi (assistive technology service provider interface) is the primary assistive technology infrastructure for the Solaris and Linux operating environments.

atk

The interface definitions of accessibility infrastructure. (GNOME)

Big Calculator

You can either click on the buttons with the mouse or use the numeric keypad to perform calculations.

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.

FireFox

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FoxyVoice

A Firefox extension that speaks web pages as you browese. Uses Microsoft SAPI for speech on Windows only.

gail

GAIL provides accessibility support for gtk+ by implementing AtkObjects for widgets in gtk+.

Game Accessibility Suite

Code library and utilities to enhance accessibility to existing and future games (Win32).

Hotspots

Hotspots is now open source and public domain or free software. It may be used by a number of users on one computer or by one user on a number of different computers.

iRotate

Allows you to rotate the screen by 90,180 and 270 degrees

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.

KM-RW

This program allows the user to record and later play back sequences of keyboard and mouse input.

Orca

Orca is a free, open source, flexible, and extensible screen reader that provides access to the graphical desktop via user-customizable combinations of speech, braille, and/or magnification.

Paint.NET

A free (not open source) accessible painting program with powerful tools.

StarOffice 4 Kids

StarOffice 4 Kids is a product suite for teachers and students that has emerged from a technological research project.

Talking Notes for Powerpoint

For those with speech problems who need to talk to a Powerpoint presentation.

Tango Desktop Project

The Tango Desktop Project exists to help create a consistent graphical user interface experience for free and Open Source software.

Tux Paint

Tux Paint is a free drawing program designed for young children (kids ages 3 and up). It has a simple, easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging cartoon mascot who helps guide children as they use the program. It provides a blank canvas and a variety of drawing tools to help your child be creative.

WindowCatcher

A utility that searches any user interface in Windows XP or Vista for MSAA and UIAutomation information and makes this available to assistive technology interfaces. Microsoft .NET 3.0 framework must be installed before installing WindowCatcher. This can be downloaded free from the Microsoft website, or a CD with a full installer can be obtained from the ACE Centre

Zen Key

This program allows you to control almost all aspects of your computer via the keyboard by creating new keyboard shortcuts. It can also control the mouse pointer, including its speed from keyboard shortcuts.