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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.

Acomm

AComm is an accessible Java-based Instant Messaging and Whiteboard tool. It has been designed to allow assistive technology users to participate in synchronous Internet-based communication activities that have traditionally been inaccessible to them.

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)

FireFox

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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

Kavlon 10-key

Kavlon 10-key keyboarding wordlist database is a utility to re-map a small set of keys to a larger set of keys and to use that mapping to allowing fast entry of words.

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.

mmFollow

mmFollow quite simply adds a cartoon character to the mouse cursor.

Mouseketeer

Mouse clicking replacement software. It can carry out left click, right click, double click, highlight and drag-drop actions.

Mousetweaks 2.23.2

Mousetweaks provides mouse accessibility enhancements for the GNOME desktop.

MyFTC

My Freedom To Communicate (MyFTC) is Assistive Technology (AT) software that uses text-to-speech technology to enable nonverbal individuals to communicate easily in real life situations.

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.

RapidSet

Allows quick and easy changing of the background and font colours, without having to go through the Screen Properties dialogs.

ReefChat

ReefChat is a free and open source accessible Ajax chat application.

Simple Control

Simple control of your mouse, the internet and launching of other programs. Designed for use with a switch and for someone who just wants access to the simple things. SAW selection sets - so needs SAW installed to run.

Sonar 4

This package provides an expanded ring around the mouse pointer for users who have difficulty locating the pointer.

StarOffice 4 Kids

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

SteadyMouse

SteadyMouse is free software designed to assist people with the hand tremors that commonly go along with Parkinson's disease, Multiple sclerosis, etc.

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.

Vu-Bar 4

A unique piece of software, provides an on-screen, slotted ruler.

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.