Re: PARKINSN Digest - 27 Mar 1995 to 28 Mar 1995

[Howard Koster <koster@xxxxxxxxxx>]

     Chris,

     I am enclosing some information from Microsoft about "Access
     Pack" for Windows:

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     Access Pack for Microsoft Windows

     Microsoft distributes Access Pack for Microsoft Windows,
     which provides people with motion or hearing disabilities
     better access to
     computers running Microsoft Windows. Access Pack for
     Microsoft Windows contains features that:

      Allow single-finger typing of SHIFT, CTRL, and ALT key
     combinations.
      Ignore accidental keystrokes.
      Adjust the rate at which a character is repeated when you
     hold down a key, or turn off character repeating entirely.
      Prevent extra characters if you unintentionally press a key
     more than once.
      Enable you to control the mouse cursor by using the
     keyboard.
      Enable you to control the computer keyboard and mouse by
     using an alternate input device.
      Provide a visual cue when the computer beeps or makes
     sounds.

     Access Pack for Microsoft Windows is included on the
     Microsoft Windows Driver Library in the file ACCESS.EXE.  If
     you have a modem,
     you can download Microsoft Windows Driver Library components
     and application notes, including the following, from network
     services:

      CompuServe
      GEnie
      Microsoft OnLine
      Microsoft Download Service (MSDL), which you can reach by
     calling (206) 936-MSDL (936-6735) any time except between
     1:00 A.M.
     and 2:30 A.M. Pacific time.  Use the following
     communications settings:

     For this setting Specify
     Baud rate  1200, 2400, or 9600
     Parity None
     Data bits  8
     Stop bits  1


      Various user-group bulletin boards (such as the
     bulletin-board services on the Association of PC User Groups
     network)

     People within the United States who do not have a modem can
     order the Access Pack for Microsoft Windows by calling
     Microsoft
     Product Support Services at (206) 637-7098 or (206) 635-4948
     (text telephone).

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     See also

     Accessibility for People with Disabilities


     More information about products and services for people with
     disabilities

     For more information on Microsoft products and services for
     people with disabilities, contact Microsoft Sales and
     Service at (800) 426-9400
     (voice) or (800) 892-5234 (text telephone).
     The Trace R&D Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
     produces a book and a compact disc that describe products
     that help
     people with disabilities use computers. The book, titled
     Trace ResourceBook, provides descriptions and photographs of
     about 2,000
     products. The compact disc, titled Co-Net CD, provides a
     database of more than 17,000 products and other information
     for people with
     disabilities. It is issued twice a year.

     You can contact the Trace R&D Center at the following
     address or telephone numbers:
     Trace R&D Center
     S-151 Waisman Center
     1500 Highland Avenue
     Madison, WI 537052280
     Voice telephone: (608) 2632309
     Text telephone: (608) 2635408
     Fax: (608) 262-8848

     For general information and recommendations on how computers
     can help specific people, you should consult a trained
     evaluator who
     can best match your needs with the available solutions. An
     assistive technology program in your area will provide
     referrals to programs
     and services that are available to you. To locate the
     assistive technology program nearest you, you can contact:

     National Information System
     Center for Developmental Disabilities
     Benson Building
     University of South Carolina
     Columbia, SC 29208
     Voice/text telephone outside South Carolina: (800) 922-9234,
     ext. 301
     Voice/text telephone in South Carolina: (800) 922-1107
     Voice/text telephone outside the U.S.: (803) 777-6222
     Fax: (803) 777-6058

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     See also

     Accessibility for People with Disabilities


     Hope this helps,
                --- Howard