Talk:Accessibility

Hi. I have an XO B2 machine here for trial. I also have a physical disability and use a mouth stick. I'm finding huge hurdles to get anywhere without sticky keys. Can anyone tell me a) if the sticky keys functions are installed and if so b) how I can get them turned on?

If they are not included. a) how can I get them and install/run them so I can use the machine and b) how can we make sure these functions are included and easily accessible in the release?

Secondly. The wiki says that B2 machines should have a working resistive touch pad that works - the two outer pads. These ones don't respond to stylus on my mouthstick. As I cannot use my hands this is also proving an access problem.

Is this likely a software update issue? I'm trying to get my way around the system with the access hurdles to find out what v system it has and to get some help if it needs updating.

Some dialog would be good with someone working on accessibility issues.

Dave

Keyboard -Dave

Hi Dave, Did anyone answer your questions? If so, what did they tell you?

Tanya September 25, 2007 8 PM

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

I am a speech pathologist in the U.S. and I'm very interested in the XO as a communication device for children with severe speech disabilities. I'm glad that there is already work on text-to-speech modules. Some software to enable graphical representation of language (since many children without speech are also unable to read) is the next step. This program might be a starting place: [1]. The CVS has the source that the developer claims will run (sortof) on Linux now. I'm not sure where to start, though. I've got some interest at my university already.

Physical access is going to be an issue. I hope the XO2 has a touch-screen.

Gobo Fraggle 12:23, 28 October 2007 (EDT)