Sint-Lodewijkscholen

Special software for physically disabled pupils,
present in the school.

Adaptations
Software Description Usage
Wivik A keyboard that is visable on the computer’s display and that is controlled by a mouse or any other pointing device Suited for students that are unable to use a normal keyboard
Setup for enhanced accessibility of the keyboard Paste-keys =ability to emulate e.g SHIFT, ALT or CTRL key combinations with one keystroke Suited for students that can only use a single hand.
Filter-keys = neglects short or simulteanously pressed keystrokes Suited for students that cannot control all of their movements
Mouse-keys = the numeric keypad emulates the mouse Suited for students that are unable to use the mouse
ZoomTextXtra Magnifies the entire program on the screen Suited for students that have limited sight.

 

Adaptations
Hardware Description Usage
Adapted mouse Mouse with drag-key Suited for students who are unable to click and drag at the same time
Adapted track-ball Suited for students with disturbed movements
Optical filter To be placed in front of the display (against eye- and headache) Suited for students with small eye-problems
Grid A grid is placed above the keyboard Suited for students with disturbed movements
A samll box with infrared-control Can be controlled by the chin and is used in combination with Wivik Suited for students with very limited abilities

 

Type Utility programs for Dos with mobility, vision and hearing disabilities
Name Accessdos
Reference nr or type  
Description a set of eight programs designed to provide accessibility to the keyboard, the mouse, and sound for Dos users. It is especially helpful to anyoune wit special needs, such as eye/hand co-ordination, difficulties or mobility impairments.
Judgement very good program for people who have problems to press two or more keys at once.
Additional information 25 kb hard disk space - operating system Dos 3.3 or higher
You can download a copy of AccessDos version 1.2
For windows users exist WindowsPack
Web-sites with information http://www.austin.ibm.com/sns/snsaccesdos.html

 

Type utility programs for users with motion related disabilities to use the keyboard and mouse
Name Access Pack for Microsoft Windows
Reference nr or type  
Description Access Pack for Microsoft Windows is a set of utilities that makes it easier to use the keyboard an mouse

Access Pack consists of three keyboard drivers and a mouse driver that replace the standard Windows drivers.
Judgement
  • very good program for people who have problems to press two or more keys at once
  • not so easy to install
Additional information
  • system requirements: the access Pack software is fully compatible with most systems running Microsoft Windows 3.x. It can also be used with a Microsoft Mouse, and IBM PS/2 mouse or no mouse.
  • You can download the file from network services
Web-sites with information http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/accp.htm

 

Type Windows Visual Keyboard
Name WiViK 2.0
Reference nr or type WiVik is registered trademarks of The Hugh MacMillan Rehabilitation Centre.
Description WiVik displays a graphic image of a variety of moveable, resizable keyboards, including those from other countries for people using Windows 3.x or Windows 95. It is accessed with a mouse, trackball, or other mouse emulator.
Judgement very good for people who can only use a mouse.
Additional information system requirements: 1 MB hard disk space
2 MB memory (4 MB or more is recommended)
Web-sites with information http://www.ndirect.co.uk/~vr-systems/wivik.htm

 

Last updated november 04, 1999

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