Accessibility Hardware

[Darrell Shandrow]

Hi David,

It would not seem that the guy who is "zooming" in that much would be a very
effective user.  Please see the message I just posted here; there are much
more effective ways to use a computer for people with that little amount of
vision!  There's a good deal of resources available.  I'm always able and
willing to help!

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----- Original Message -----
From: "David Mandala" <davidm@them.com>
To: "Plug" <plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us>
Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 12:28 PM
Subject: Re: Accessibility Hardware


> You might try joining the balug.org mailing list and asking the question
> there. As I recall balug has a couple of people that are sight
> challenged, one of them completely blind and one that uses some type of
> software zoom to allow him to see the screen at all (and I do mean ZOOM,
> he gets about 5-6 letters on screen at at time on his laptop).
>
> It's been a while since I attended a balug meeting so I don't know for
> sure that either person is still attending but you never know.
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Davidm
>
>
> On Thu, 2003-02-06 at 12:11, itdamager@cox.net wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > This isn't specifically a linux question but I ask for the groups input
on this matter.
> >
> > I have a user that is, unfortunatly, losing his sight.
> >
> > Can anyone give me tips on hardware I can buy that might make his job
easier? Something like big giant keyboards or magnifying screens?
> >
> > Google turns up, well googles, of information but I don't know where to
start. Surely someone has experience in this area and can recommend
manufacturers, etc.
> >
> > Any input is much appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
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