Access Pack for Microsoft Windows makes it easier for users to control the keyboard and mouse when using Windows versions 3.0 or 3.1. It is designed primarily for individuals with motion-related disabilities who may have difficulty using the computer keyboard or mouse, and for individuals who prefer visual feedback in place of sounds.
Access Pack provides the following features:
These features can be used separately or in combination, and can be customized to suit the user's preference. They are all designed so that an individual who requires a feature can turn it on without assistance, as long as the Access Pack is installed. When all features are disabled, individuals who do not need them should not notice that the Access Pack is installed. Therefore, a computer on which Access Pack is installed can be used both by individuals who require it and those who do not.
It is recommended that Access Pack be installed on all computers which may be used by multiple people, such as public or workgroup machines.
The Access Pack software is fully compatible with most hardware configurations. Access Pack consists of three keyboard drivers and a mouse driver, which replace the standard Windows drivers which are used on most hardware. It also includes the Access Utility (ACCESS.EXE), a program that controls the Access function, and a few other files which the Access Utility uses. Microsoft offers this free and it is now packaged in Windows 95.