For some computer users with low vision, the inbuilt accessibility options may be of assistance - for further information visit Microsoft or Apple. The following list offers additional computer access including:
For further information see Computer Access for Students with Vision Impairments, Improved Access for Windows, Electronic Magnification Unit, Curriculum Access, Keyboarding and Computer Skills, and Computer Access: Voice.
Name and Supplier |
Price |
Output/Display |
Comments |
| APHont American Printing House for the Blind |
Free download | LP font designed for people with vision impairments | PC Clear, bold font - regular, bold, italic and italic bold |
| Biggy RJ Cooper |
Free demo Biggy US$119 BiggyLight US$39 |
Large cursors | PC or Apple - large cursor (graphics, sound) |
| CATS Software Australian Independence Products Micro Marvellous |
A$770 software only |
Standard computer screen Cursor always in view 12 contrasting colours, 2 fonts, 6 sizes |
PC: talking system Easy to use Spoken help, taped lessons No key combinations required - suitable for some physical and learning disabilities Includes typing tutor, spelling tutor, word processing, email, database, phone dialer and diary |
| ClearNote Quantum Technology |
A$4,709 - $5,399 | Colour images | Captures images (eg whiteboard) to a computer Images can be saved, cut & pasted etc |
| Co:Writer SOLO |
A$539 Multi-user licence available |
Text & voice Occupies part of the screen |
PC or Apple - word prediction software Predicts the word user is typing, displays a list of possible choices User selects one, which is then inserted into the text Reads text Download free training tutorials from ATTO |
| Guide Quantum Technology |
$1,164 |
Voice and large print | Software with inbuilt voice and enlargement Simple to use |
| Intellikeys Spectronics |
A$499-$559 Cable A$39 |
As per computer software | PC or Apple: alternative keyboard - personalise to suit Variety of overlays available including braille overlays (+$) |
| iZoom 3.0 Assist-IT |
US$49 Free trial |
1.5X to 16X via 6 zooming modes including full screen and magnifying lens Cursor enhancements |
PC: magnification/voice output software Option to launch the program automatically at startup |
| Large Cursors SVRC |
Free download | Enlarged cursors | Large arrows, various colours |
| Lunar Screen Magnification Pacific Vision |
A$690 With pen A$750 USB version A$675 With speech A$825 |
Screen enlargement | PC: Magnification software |
| Lightning Optek Systems |
A$370 | Screen enlargement up to 16x Wnlarges whole scrreen or just a section |
PC: magnification software which can be loaded to a USB memory stick and
moved from computer to computer Compatible with XP and Vista |
| MAGic 8.0 Optek Systems Quantum Technology |
No speech A$523-$555 |
Up to 16x magnification Horizontal and vertical split screens A lens that tracks mouse pointer Voice available |
PC - screen enlargement Controlled by the keyboard, or via its own on-screen control panel |
| ScreenRuler Spectronics |
A$99 | Enlargement of a strip of the screen | PC - CD Onscreen strip magnifier |
| Tiresias Fonts Tiresias |
Free download | LP font designed for people with low vision | PC and Apple Clear, bold font for labelling, large print, television subtitling etc |
| Virtual Magnifying Glass Assist-IT |
Free download | Magnifies part of the screen | PC: magnifying glass lens that follows the mouse movement |
| Write:OutLoud SOLO Spectronics |
A$169 |
Voice: speaks letters, words, sentence or file Full voice options Colour display |
PC or Apple Spell checker, dictionary, import graphics Simple to use |
| ZoomText Magnifier HumanWare Pacific Vision Quantum Technology Spectronics |
A$610-$719 |
2x-16x enlargement including menus Choice of colours |
PC - screen enlargement |
| ZoomText Magnifier / Screen Reader |
A$820-$999 |
Enlargement 2x-16x Voice |
PC - screen enlargement and voice As ZoomText Magnifier with voice output Key commands to negotiate screen Enlargement options, reads screen Download free training tutorials from ATTO |
| ZoomWare HumanWare Quantum Technology |
A$310-$372 |
Up to 2x magnification | PC - mgnification 2x enlargement may be enough for some people |