Free Software
In this section we've included programmes which are specifically access software titles and which are free to download
EdWord and EdWeb
These are a simple talking word processor and web browser with symbol support to which an on-screen grid of letters and words can be added.
Grid Maker
Grid Maker is an accessory for EdWord and EdWeb. It is used to create grids which can be programmed to carry out different tasks.
Microsoft Reader
Software for showing books on the screen in a way similar to actually holding the book and reading it
WordTalk
WordTalk reads aloud on-screen text in Microsoft Word to help those with reading difficulties. It is an add-on that works with any version from MS Word 97 to the latest version.
Dasher and Speech Dasher
Useful software for people who are unable to type using a keyboard. By pointing at letters it is possible to form words.
Sayz Me
A screen reader that will read text aloud. Useful for the visually impaired and people with literacy problems
Another Lens
This is a useful alternative to the Windows magnifier. It enlarges the area around the mouse cursor inside a box that can easily be resized.
Power Talk
A program that automatically speaks the text in a Microsoft Power Point presentation.
Accessible Podcatcher
An accessible program for receiving podcasts (audio files such as news) on your computer. It has been designed to be easy to use for the visually impaired.
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iZoom
A screen reader and magnifier for the visually impaired.
Every Day Skills
Every Day Skills is created for teaching deafblind people life skills. It allows for easy learning, and accepts input from access switches. It is useful for anyone requiring life skills software
Chip Speaking
Programme which lets you record your own ‘everyday’ phrases (up to 99) so that they can be replayed at will.
MultiMail
A program for reading emails that is easy to use with varying input devices such as switches, touch screens or a mouse and keyboard.
pVoice
A program to help people who are unable to talk and use a mouse or keyboard to communicate.
Auto HotKey
Auto Hotkey is a program that can set keys or mouse clicks do many tasks. By pressing one key, it is possible to open a program or a website without having to use the mouse.
Dwell Click
This is ideal for those who can operate the mouse pointer, but not the buttons. For example, users of a head mouse such as the SmartNAV can use this software to control mouse operated Windows programs.
Joystick 2 Mouse
A program that allows a games joystick or game pad to be used to control the pointer. It also lets the user to assign different commands to the buttons of a joystick while also changing the sensitivity if needed.
PointNClick Mouse
A program that allows someone who is unable to click a computer mouse to click 'virtually'.
Special Access To Windows
A program that is designed to allow switch users to control Windows.
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Zen Key
Zen Key is a powerful utility that allows for the creation of keyboard short cuts for virtually every type of windows command or mouse movement.
Rapid Keys
A program that allows the user to type abbreviations and replace them with a full word.
Eventcorder
This is a program for automating complex tasks that require more than a simple click of the mouse or tap of the keyboard.
HotKey Control
HotKey Control allows you to set up specific combinations of keys to control multimedia functions of your computer.
Little Guard
Program used to deactivate the computer mouse and keyboard preventing young children from using the computer when they shouldn't.
Arcess Accessible Games
Arcess accessible games allow for a number of input devices such as switch systems, to allow for disabled users to enjoy them.
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Big Calculator
Big Calculator is an accessible calculator that allows users to click and select input with a mouse rather than a keyboard.
Hark the Sound
Hark the sound is an educational sound based game for visually impaired children.
Irotate
Irotate lets you rotate the display of the computer without moving your monitor. Useful for people who view a screen at an angle.
Accessible BBC Listen Again
A program that is easy to use and finds the BBC's radio shows available as part of the ‘listen again’ service.
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Inclusive CD Player
Inclusive CD Player controls you computer’s CD player with either the mouse, keyboard or switches.
Sense Factory
Sense Factory allows you to create and run a slideshow using switches.
Talking faces
Talking Faces allows a user to record a voice, then play it back along side an animated on-screen face.
