Author Topic: Software for low vision (Read 1934 times)

Calliethecat · « **on:** September 26, 2003, 02:56:31 PM »

I am looking for software for the mac that will help a person with low vision. I really don't want to get her a PC but all I can find is PC software. I know Mac used had a lot of stuff for the handicapped...

Gregg · « **Reply #1 on:** September 26, 2003, 03:07:42 PM »

What OS are you working with? There is an old Control Panel called CloseView that would be purrrfect for low vision. I know it worked in OS7.1 and I think up to 8.1 also.

pendragon · « **Reply #2 on:** September 26, 2003, 03:11:13 PM »

When you say "low vision" do you mean the size of the text and images on the monitor needs to be enlarged? If that is the case, then yes, there are several ways Macs can do this. But which techniques are used is in part dependent on the operating system used. So if you can provide that, I am certain you will get many fine suggestions.

Harv

bobw · « **Reply #3 on:** September 26, 2003, 03:18:27 PM »

If you're using OS X, go to the Universal Access Preference Pane. It's built in.

Calliethecat · « **Reply #4 on:** September 26, 2003, 03:34:31 PM »

Thanks everyone! I should have known that --- ding ding. We haven't gotten a computer for my friend yet but I wanted to do Mac. So glad there is a built in solution and we don't have to buy 300 and 400 dollar software!!

pendragon · « **Reply #5 on:** September 26, 2003, 03:45:58 PM »

Calliethecat, if you can get to an Apple store, a VAR, a CompUSA, or a friend who is running OS X, perhaps your friend can try it out. The magnification that is in the Universal Access Preference Pane BOBW referenced goes up to 20X.

Best wishes and do let us know how things develop.

Harv

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Author Topic: Software for low vision (Read 1934 times)