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ACollab

ACollab is an accessible, open source, multi-group, Web-based collaborative work environment. Group member, group administrator, and system administrator tools are all compliant with international accessibility standards (WCAG 1.0, Section 508 US) so people with disabilities can participate fully in collaborative and administrative activities.

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.

AMIS

AMIS is a software program that you can use to read DAISY books. AMIS is a multilingual player for reading books complying with DAISY standards.

Atutor

ATutor is an Open Source Web-based Learning Content Management System (LCMS) designed with accessibility and adaptability in mind.

Big Calculator

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

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.

Daisy Pipeline

The Daisy Multi Format Converter allows conversion of DAISY books between different formats.

EdWord

EdWord is a talking word processor that allows you to combine text with symbols.

Enable Viacam

Enable Viacam (aka eViacam) is a mouse replacement software that moves the pointer as you move your head. It works on standard PCs equipped with a web camera. No additional hardware is required. Runs over Windows and Linux and is released under GNU/GPL license.

eStoryMaker

A simple means for assembling text, picture and sound files into an e-story that supports multiple access means.

Everyday Skills

Switch-activated software that supports teachers in teaching the young people who are deafblind in learning everyday skills.

Hark The Sound

Hark The Sound is a really simple sound game intended for young kids who are visually impaired. It was inspired by my friend and colleague Diane Brauner and was written by Gary Bishop. It is free for educational and fun use.

Inclusive CD Player

A free, switch accessible CD player for Windows 95 onwards.

KM-RW

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

Microsoft Reader

Microsoft Reader is used to view certain eBooks on your computer. An additional piece of software, 'Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech Package' can be downloaded in order to speak your eBooks to you, giving you access to all manner of novels and non-fiction eBooks without the need to read them from the screen.

MQA Spell Checker

Spell Checker checks the spelling of any edit control in almost any application under Windows 3.1/95/98. The program was designed to run under Windows 3.1. Though it will operate under Windows 95/98, it is not compatible with later versions (2000, ME, XP).

Music Games

Music Games is a collection of early learning musical activities, ideal for Key Stage 1.

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.

Number Navigator

A program that assists those with fine motor problems to set out columnar arithmetic, without the need for a spreadsheet.

OpenEducationDisc

This software builds on the OpenDisc and is aimed directly at schools and students aged 10-21+ giving the necessary tools to help them complete homework/coursework assignments.

Paint.NET

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

PictureSlideShow

Picture Slide Show lets you continuously displays all the pictures in a folder. You can tell in which folder to look at and how long to display a picture for.

Power Reader

A dyslexic text reader/learning tool, a graphical, interactive text reader integrated with computer text-to-speech whose level of focus, complexity, and detail is adjustable according to the user's needs.

PowerTalk

PowerTalk automatically speaks any presentation or slide show running in Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows. You just download and install PowerTalk and while you open and run the presentation as usual it speaks the text on your slides. The advantage over other generic 'Text To Speech' programs is that PowerTalk is able to speak text as it appears and can also speak hidden text attached to images. Speech is provided by the standard synthesised computer voices that are provided with Windows.

pVoice

pVoice is an application for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).Disabled people who cannot speak and have very little possiblities to operate a computer can use pVoice by selecting photo's or symbols to generate speech output.

SAW Resources

These resources are in continual development and will be updated from time to time. All contributions of new selection sets for SAW with be gratefully received.

Scratch

Scratch is a new programming language that lets you create your own interactive stories, games, music, and art.

Sense Factory

Switch-activated software that lets you make slideshows and sequences of pictures, videos and sounds for use with one or two switches.

SENSwitcher

From the Northern Grid for Learning web site... "SENSwitcher is a suite of programs designed to help teach early ICT skills to people with profound and multiple learning difficulties, those who need to develop skills with assistive input devices and very young children new to computers. It is, we believe the first time anyone anywhere has developed an online switch enabled application which targets ICT skills from purely experiential through cause and effect, switch building, timed activation, targeting and row scanning."

Speegle

Provides voice output from 'Google' like web search engine

StarOffice 4 Kids

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

Symbol & Concept Coding Editor (aka SYMBERED)

Building a Symbol and Concept Coding Editor for CMS, based on CCF(ConceptCodingFramework).

Symbol Set Maker

An accessory for making symbol sets for use in EdWord and EdWeb. It will instantly convert a file full of images into the correct format to be used in EdWord and EdWeb.

SymVoc

SymVoc is aimed to help less able people to communicate with others using symbols and speech synthesis.

Talking Faces

Another free, switch accessible program from Inclusive Technology. Record your voice and hear it played back while a face animates!

Talking Notes for Powerpoint

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

TouchCD - Switch CD Player

A very simple switch controlled CD player

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.

WordTalk

WordTalk is a free plug-in developed for use with all versions of Microsoft Word (from Word 97 upwards), which can help people with reading difficulties use Microsoft Word more effectively.