I always wondered how difficult might be life for blind and visually impaired people but the technology is soo good, i just loved the software called JAWS, which is very helpful to use computers.
JAWS
JAWS (an acronym for Job Access With Speech) is a screen reader, a software program for visually impaired users, produced by the Blind and Low Vision Group. Its purpose is to make personal computers using Microsoft Windows accessible to blind and visually impaired users. It accomplishes this by providing the user with access to the information displayed on the screen via text-to-speech or by means of a Braille display and allows for comprehensive keyboard interaction with the computer.
It also allows users to create custom scripts using the JAWS Scripting Language, which can alter the amount and type of information which is presented by applications, and ultimately makes programs that were not designed for accessibility (such as programs that do not use standard Windows controls) usable through JAWS.
JAWS for Windows (JFW) is a program that reads information from a computer display and speaks it to you. JFW supports Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP Home and Professional, Vista and Windows 7.
Key features:
Dual cursor design, eliminating the need for Review Mode.
Built-in Auto-speak Macro keys that make decisions and read the screen automatically.
Both audible and visible pop-up menu system.
Logically designed Speech pad allowing single-handed operation.
Windows for selective screen reading.
Screen enhancements which recognize monochrome or color automatically.
Numerous voice configurations.
Special Help Mode which makes learning the keyboard quick and easy.
Hope the technology improves vastly and the life gets easier and easier for those who want to achieve more n more :)
