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Computer Access - Enlargement


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
Evaluation CD-ROM A$50
Scanner accessory A$300

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
Spectronics 

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
With speech A$751-$815
Multi-user licence available

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
Multi-user licence available

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
USB version A$721-$859
Keyboard A$175-$180
Multi-user licence available

2x-16x enlargement including menus
Choice of colours

PC - screen enlargement
Easy key commands to negotiate the screen
Works with graphics-based programs such as Windows
Download free training tutorials from ATTO or CAT

ZoomText Magnifier / Screen Reader
HumanWare 
Pacific Vision
Quantum Technology 
Spectronics 

A$820-$999
USB version A$919-$1,139
Keyboard A$175-$180
Multi-user licence available

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

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