FREE Accessibility Tools Already on Windows XP
Idalia Benavides
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For those who think that Windows XP is not loaded with some awesome software you are very wrong. Amongst all of the advantages of the great operating system that has recently been replaced by Windows Vista there are awesome accessibility tools for those who have visual, hearing, and mobility impairm 
ents. If you keep on reading this article you will find out about some of the tools that you have available to you for free without having to download anything. They all also have help sections for those who find these programs confusing.
- Accessibility Wizard
This is a wizard that will help you configure your computer device into one that meets your accessibility needs. You will go through a series of questions and then at the end you will have a computer system that is ready to help you out with your needs fast, easy, and without taking up too much time to learn to use.
- Magnifier
If you have trouble reading text at any point while you're using the computer then worry no more, this magnifier tool will work wonders for you. It is simple to use also therefore making it easy for you to use at any point in time when you feel that you need it. It can make text really big and usually bigger than any other utility out there available for download.
- Narrator
This is perfect for lazy readers. It's a tool that will read aloud anything that you place your mouse over. It's great also for the visually impaired. Make sure to use this when you need to get something read that's really loud and you don't' feel like putting any effort into it and you just want to hear it. It's very easy to use also, it's only one tiny window that appears for it to work.
- On-Screen Keyboard
If at any point there is a problem with your regular keyboard don't worry about it because to use this on-screen keyboard all you need is a mouse or a pointing device and viola! It's just like a regular keyboard and it's very easy to navigate. You will probably like using this one more than your regular one once you get used to it. It's wonderful for those who have trouble typing or seeing the small letters on the keys on the keyboards.
- Accessibility Wizard
This is a wizard that will help you configure your computer device into one that meets your accessibility needs. You will go through a series of questions and then at the end you will have a computer system that is ready to help you out with your needs fast, easy, and without taking up too much time to learn to use.
- Magnifier
If you have trouble reading text at any point while you're using the computer then worry no more, this magnifier tool will work wonders for you. It is simple to use also therefore making it easy for you to use at any point in time when you feel that you need it. It can make text really big and usually bigger than any other utility out there available for download.
- Narrator
This is perfect for lazy readers. It's a tool that will read aloud anything that you place your mouse over. It's great also for the visually impaired. Make sure to use this when you need to get something read that's really loud and you don't' feel like putting any effort into it and you just want to hear it. It's very easy to use also, it's only one tiny window that appears for it to work.
- On-Screen Keyboard
If at any point there is a problem with your regular keyboard don't worry about it because to use this on-screen keyboard all you need is a mouse or a pointing device and viola! It's just like a regular keyboard and it's very easy to navigate. You will probably like using this one more than your regular one once you get used to it. It's wonderful for those who have trouble typing or seeing the small letters on the keys on the keyboards.