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Technology plays an important part in our every day lives, but what sort of equipment are you looking for to help with your every day lives? The general information may help.

  • Is there a website that lists accessibile technology for the deafblind?
    You could try the
    Equipment Accessibility section in Sense's website.
     
  • Why are the accessible hardware and software so expensive?
    It is simply down to the high productivity costs for such a small market like the blind and deafblind, so therefore the high prices.
     
  • I would like to buy a good computer that has everything I need, including accessibility solutions such as zoom, text-to-speech and braille support. I beleve Apple Macs has this?
    Yes. Unlike Windows PCs, all Macs (iMacs, ~Macbooks and Mac Minis) have an accessibility solution called
    Universal Access which is included as standard.
     
  • I'd like to find out more about accessibility solutions for my Windows PC. Where do I find it?
    Try these:
    Products for your PC and Specialist Companies links as they offer a wide range of accessible solutions for your PC.
     
  • I've read about electronic reading devices, what are they and will they help me?
    There are several different types of CCTVs (Closed Circuit Tevlevisions, but more commonly known as electronic magnifiers) such as the desktop, the plug-to-TV, USB-plug-to-computer and the pocket kinds. Trawl through the Specialist Companies links to discover their products.



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