Comments on: Devices help the blind cross tech divide

Specially designed gadgets help people with visual and other physical limitations stay connected.

Macintosh OS X...

... has plenty of extra options to help those with disabilities to be
able to use their computer already including the excellent
magnification features for visual impairment and advanced speech
recognition and reading capabilities already built into the operation
system.

I did hear that the old OS9 had stronger support for various
manufacturers but that OS X in its newest version, Tiger 10.4.x, has
improved significantly if not surpassing the older OS.

Macintosh OS X...

... has plenty of extra options to help those with disabilities to be
able to use their computer already including the excellent
magnification features for visual impairment and advanced speech
recognition and reading capabilities already built into the operation
system.

I did hear that the old OS9 had stronger support for various
manufacturers but that OS X in its newest version, Tiger 10.4.x, has
improved significantly if not surpassing the older OS.

Morse Code

I have an Uncle who is both blind and deaf. He is no longer able to read braille due to gradual deteriation of nerve sensitivity. However, he is able to operate a computer and surf the internet via a morse code based interface. He rests his hand upon a speaker to feel the pulses and nowadays is more comfortable using a keyer than a keyboard for entering text. The interface he uses is not commercially available, but was custom built for him by a childhood friend.

Morse Code

I have an Uncle who is both blind and deaf. He is no longer able to read braille due to gradual deteriation of nerve sensitivity. However, he is able to operate a computer and surf the internet via a morse code based interface. He rests his hand upon a speaker to feel the pulses and nowadays is more comfortable using a keyer than a keyboard for entering text. The interface he uses is not commercially available, but was custom built for him by a childhood friend.