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! Darrell Shandrow - Shandrow Communications! Technology consultant/instructor, network/systems administrator! A+, CCNA, Network+! Check out high quality telecommunications services at http://ld.net/?nu7i My deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the astronauts lost in the 2/1/03 space shuttle explosion! ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Mandala" To: "Plug" 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. > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: > > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- > David IS Mandala > gpg fingerprint 8932 E7EF CCF5 1B8C 1B5C A92E C678 795E 45B2 D952 > Phoenix, AZ (480) 460-7546 HP, (602) 741-1363 CP > http://www.them.com/~davidm/ > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss