Changing software and keyboard settings
Although assistive technologies are widely available, sometimes all that is required to improve access for a client is to change the keyboard or software settings. This can allow the enlargement of text, icons and the speed of a mouse click to the client's comfort.
Windows XP offers a huge range of accessibility features, including adjusting Display Options, adjusting Mouse Options, adjusting Keyboard Options, adjusting Internet Options, adjusting Sounds and Audio Options, adjusting Taskbar and Menu Options, adjusting User Accounts Options, adjusting Speech Options, Utility Manager, On-Screen Keyboard, Narrator and Magnifier.
The Microsoft website has details of these at: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/accessibility/default.mspx
Windows XP has an accessibility wizard which can take the client through the various PC settings.
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If you have access to Windows XP you can use the Accessibility Wizard to explore the Accessibility features. You can start it by clicking on: Start > All Programs > Accessories > Accessibility > Accessibility Wizard If you are using an earlier version of Windows, or another Operating System, check your local help files to find out what options are available. |
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From the information sources above, or additionally from the AbilityNet MyWay site at: http://www.abilitynet.org.uk/myway/ make a note of the accessibility features you are likely to require to show to clients. Jot down the steps you have to carry out to implement them. |
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