Downloadable Adaptive Computing Documents |
Most of the resources on this page are publications that I use in the Adaptive Computing Lab at the Methodist Rehabilitation Center.
Quick Links to Topic Areas
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Abbreviation Expansion Emulation in Word and Writer
Accessibility Features in Windows Operating Systems
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Browsers
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Downloadable Free Software
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Keyboard Settings and Shortcuts
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Mouse Settings and Shortcuts
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Security Assists
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Tutorials and Handouts by Disability
Abbreviation Expansion Emulation in Word and Writer
| Abbreviation Expansion in Word | How to use the
AutoCorrect function in Word 2003 as an Abbreviation Expansion feature. |
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How to use the AutoCorrect
function in Word 2007 as an Abbreviation Expansion feature |
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| Abbreviation Expansion in Writer, in OpenOffice 2.4 | How to use the AutoCorrect
function in Writer as an Abbreviation Expansion feature. Writer is the word processor in OpenOffice, a free office suite. |
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| Abbreviation Expansion in Word 2008 for Mac | How to use the AutoCorrect
function in Word 2008 for Mac as an Abbreviation Expansion feature |
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Accessibility Features in Windows Operating Systems
Browsers
Browser Accessibility Firefox |
Accessibility features of Firefox 3. This free , open source, Internet browser is extremely configurable. |
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Browser Accessibility Internet Explorer |
This handout discusses the
accessibility features of IE 7. |
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Browser Accessibility Opera |
The accessibility features and customizable
aspects of Opera 10 web browswer. |
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Browser Accessibility Safari 5 |
Introduction to the Safari 5 browser from
Apple. The outstanding Mac browser is now available to use on Windows
PCs. |
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Browser Accessibility Zoom Features Safari 5 for Windows |
The Safari 5 browser from
Apple is now available to use on Windows
PCs. This tutorial shows how to use the Zoom feature and how to change text size on web pages. |
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| Browsers: Zoom | How to Zoom in and change text size in
the popular web browsers. |
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Downloadable Free Adaptive Software
| AutoHotkey | Downloading and installing
AutoHotkey.
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AutoHotkey |
Scripting in
AutoHotkey.
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| Click N Type | Downloading and installing
Click N Type. This is an extremely effective, totally free on-screen keyboard from Lake Folk Software. |
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Click N Type at Log In |
You can have a Click N Type on-screen keyboard available so that you may use it to log in to Windows XP.
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| Virtual Magnifying Glass | A simple to use and easily configured Magnifying Lens. |
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| E-Triloquist | Downloading, installing, and configuring E-Triloquist. This is an excellent, freee TTS (text to speech) program designed for persons with ALS that have lost the ability to speak. It is quite effective for any person that needs augmentative communication assistance. |
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Keyboard Settings and Shortcuts
| Accessibility Setting Checklist | A one page matrix of most of the Windows utilities or options that might be made to enhance the computer experience for persons with accessibility issues such as vision, hearing, mouse use, keyboard input, etc.
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Keyboard Settings Windows XP |
General instructions guide
for adaptive keyboard settings in Windows XP. |
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Keyboard Settings Windows 7 |
Ease of Access settings for
the keyboard in Windows 7. |
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Keyboard Settings Sticky Keys |
How to access the settings
for Sticky Keys in Window XP. |
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Keyboard Settings Sticky Keys |
How to access the settings
for Sticky Keys in Vista. |
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Keyboard Settings Sticky Keys |
How to access the settings
for Sticky Keys in Windows 7. |
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Keyboard Settings Filter Keys |
How to access the settings
for Filter Keys in Windows XP. |
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Keyboard Settings Filter Keys |
How to access the settings
for Filter Keys in Vista. |
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Keyboard Settings Filter Keys |
How to access the settings
for Filter Keys in Windows 7 |
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Keyboard Settings Mouse Keys |
How to access the settings
for Mouse Keys in Windows XP. |
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Keyboard Settings Mouse Keys |
How to access the settings
for Mouse Keys in Vista. |
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Keyboard Settings Mouse Keys |
How to access the settings
for Mouse Keys in Windows 7. |
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| Keyboard Shortcuts to Run Programs on Desktop | Creating a keyboard shortcut
to run a program in Windows 7. |
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| Keyboard Shortcuts | Windows Logo key keyboard
shortcuts. |
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| Keyboard Shortcuts | Internet Explorer 6 edited list of keyboard shortcuts. |
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| Keyboard Shortcuts | Internet Explorer 6 quick
study list of keyboard shortcuts. (one page) |
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| Keyboard Shortcuts | Windows XP edited list of
keyboard shortcuts. (nine pages) |
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| Keyboard Shortcuts | Windows XP quick study list
of keyboard shortcuts. (2 pages) |
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| Keyboard Shortcuts | Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts.
There are a number of new shortcuts for Win7, especially the Windows logo key shortcuts. |
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Mouse Settings and Shortcuts
Security Assists
| AVG Anti Virus | AVG offers a free version of their Anti-Virus suite. This tutorial tells how to download, install, and configure the program. |
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| Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes.com offers a free version of their anti spyware and malware program. This tutorial tells how to download, install, and configure the program.
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Microsoft Security Essentials
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Microsoft offers a free anti-virus and anti-spyware program that works in real time. This tutorial tells how to download, install, and configure the program.
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Secunia Scanner
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Secunia.com has a free online scanning program that looks for security vulnerabilities in a number of programs like browsers, plug-ins, Windows programs, etc. This tutorial tells how to go to the site, run the scanner, and what do to with the results of the scan.
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Tutorials and Handouts by Disability
| AAC | Alternative and AugmentativeCommunication Software for computers and mobile devices. Programs are available in the Adaptive Computing Lab at MRC. |
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| Autism Spectrum Disorders | Handout providing
links to on-line resources for technology for Autism Spectrum Disorders. |
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Blind and Low Vision
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Low vision computer assist
tips. |
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| Blind and Low Vision | Handout on technology resources
for blind and low vision users. |
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Blind and Low Vision Windows 7 Magnifier |
How to start and use Magnifier
in Windows 7. |
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| Blind and Low Vision Browser Text Size |
How to change text size
in the popular web browsers. |
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Blind and Low Vision Screen Reading |
Handout with general information
on screen reading software. |
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Blind and Low Vision Scan and Read |
Handout with general information
on optical character recognition (OCR). |
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Eye Gaze Gaming Links |
Handout with links to online information about using eye gaze and gaming.
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