[OPLINTECH] Computers for users with disabilities

[Chad Neeper]

One of my libraries is interested in providing a computer for people 
with disabilities. The library has a very active oversize collection, 
and would definitely like to cater to people with degraded vision. But 
we're also interested in making it as useful as possible to multiple 
disabilities. Does anyone have (or have seen) a setup you think is 
particularly good. We're interested in more than just providing access 
to the standard set of Windows Ease of Access tools, which are easily 
available on all the patron computers already. We're thinking along the 
lines of hardware solutions as well as software:  extra large display, a 
mouse (or other pointing device) and keyboard more friendly to users 
with poor dexterity, etc. We're certainly willing to look at a 
pre-kitted setup (think Early Literacy Station kids' computer) rather 
than a custom setup too, if anyone knows of a manufacturer that 
specializes in this area.

While I'm sure there will eventually be a cap on the amount of money 
spent on this, right now we're just looking for ideas and options with 
no cap in mind.

Thanks!

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*Chad Neeper*
Senior Systems Engineer

*Level 9 Networks*
740-548-8070 (voice)
866-214-6607 (fax)

/Full LAN/WAN consulting services -- Specialized in libraries and schools/
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