Going Linux #392 · Accessibility On Linux

from Going Linux · host Larry Bushey

Once upon a time, there were Linux distributions that focused on the needs of computer users with disabilities. Today's Ubuntu MATE does the best job of any modern desktop Linux at including the broadest out-of-the-box implementation of accessibility software. This is particularly valuable because Windows does not and the "officially supported" software applications for Windows that are focused on accessibility are also extremely expensive. Episode 392 Time Stamps 00:00 Going Linux #392 · Accessibility On Linux 01:22 Once upon a time, there were distributions focused on accessibility. 01:49 Jaws screen reader for Windows is very expensive 03:47 Vinux 05:15 Vinux is a dormant project 05:36 Sonar GNU/Linux 06:08 Sonar is discontinued but deserves recongnition for its contributions 08:04 Ubuntu MATE comes closest to what Sonar attempted 08:40 What accessiblity/assistive/adaptive software is included with Ubuntu MATE? 08:47 Accessibility settings 09:33 Keyboard shortcuts 10:17 Enabling accessibility at startup 11:27 Orca screen reader is pre-installed 14:26 Braille support (BRLTTY) is provided by default 16:56 Kudos for Manjaro 19:44 Kudos to the MATE team 20:25 Ubuntu MATE enables Onboard the on-screen keyboard by default 22:01 Magnus: The pre-installed screen magnifier 22:48 Mouse and trackpad accessibility setting in the Ubuntu MATE Control Panel 23:35 Keyboard preferences for accessibility 24:07 Ubuntu MATE pre-installs the OpenDyslexic font for users with dyslexia 25:46 eViacam: Head and eye-tracking software is available in the Ubuntu Software Center 29:10 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe 30:18 End

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