Dasher is a free alternative text-entry system designed for computer users who are unable to use a two-handed keyboard. It is highly suitable for individuals with limited or no hand mobility. Dasher can be driven using a mouse, a trackpad, a touchscreen, a rollerball, or a joystick – any two-dimensional pointing device that can take over the role of a mouse. A foot mouse and a head mouse are additional options. It can also be driven using an eyetracker, giving a completely-hands-free writing system.
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Screen Reading, WindowsDeskBot is text-to-speech software that reads the content of the clipboard. To do so, the user must select text and use the copy shortcut (CTRL + C) to send it to the clipboard. DeskBot can use any voice that is installed on the computer.
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Magnification, WindowsDeskLens is available in a freeware and a professional version available for download. It includes several features including multiple lens, filters, brightness and contrast changes and scripting support for advanced users.
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Magnification, WindowsDesktop Magnifier allows users to zoom anywhere from 2 to 32 times. Users can adjust the refresh rate. Interfaces in English, French, German and Croatian are available.
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Magnification, WindowsDesktopZoom is a screen magnification program that allows users to magnify an area around the mouse, use a fixed window area or enlarge the entire desktop. It allows the user to change the system colours to grey or inverse. It allows for cursor adaptation and users can save their profiles for later use.
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Other, WindowsDia is software used to create charts and diagrams. These are saved as XML files but can be exported to many other formats (EPS, SVG, XFIG, WMF, and PNG).
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Writing, WindowsDicom is word prediction software that uses a word bank to suggest words as the users begins typing. Users can add words to the word bank and listen to text being read out loud. French and English versions are available but need to be downloaded separately.
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Dictionary/Reference, WindowsDictionary.com Toolbar is a web browser extension that gives the user the definition of a word in-page.
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Other, WindowsDigiMemo L2 allows the user to take notes which will be saved on the computer by using a special pen and tablet. Notes can be taken on any type of paper and can be saved directly on the tablet’s internal memory or transferred to a computer. When pages are transferred to the computer, they can be edited electronically. An add-on can be purchased to convert handwriting into digital text.
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Organization/Productivity, WindowsDiigo is an online tool to allow users to manage different types of documents. Users can add the diigo icon on their web browser (Chrome or Firefox) to browse, read, research, annotate, store, organize, collaborate and share information from Internet. All personal information is stored in the diigo library and users can access it on different computers.
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