Monday, 24 October 2011

Exciting Computer Technology Advancements for the Blind

The revolutionary JAWS program for Windows is helping folks who have visual impairments use computers more independently than ever before. The exciting new JAWS for Windows program actually states the names of icons on the computer audibly. This is great news for the blind and visually impaired who, in the past, had to rely upon the assistance of others to use a computer. JAWS can also assist folks to create and even edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in the Microsoft Office Suite of PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.This amazing technology allows visual impaired folks to not only access the internet but also help open up a whole new world of independent computer usage. They can access social networking sites such as Facebook, Hi5, and MySpace. And many people are now having a much easier time using computers more efficiently for work or other activities.Software such as JAWS along with powerful hardware like NAS Storage and really help to level the playing field for the visually impaired as well as people who are otherwise challenged. Very exciting news, and with the ongoing advancements in computer technology, many of us can only dream about what else is yet to come our way in the world of computers.Will computers someday take over the world? Probably not. But they are certainly helping to make it a much easier, more productive and enjoyable place to live. Nowadays, we are able to communicate with folks across the globe with just the click of a mouse. Computers are not only improving the world we live in but bringing it closer together as well.

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