Windows Accessibility Options

Microsoft has included features to make Windows-based software easier for the disabled to use.  The features (called "Accessibility Options")  make it possible to use the keyboard instead of the mouse, or to type with only one finger, or to prevent an imprecise, weak or discoordinated hand from disrupting typing. They also provide adaptations for users with visual impairments.   These features are available for Windows 3.x, Windows 95, and Windows 98.

This information is provided 'as is'.  These features are part of the Microsoft Windows operating system.  Bungalow Software does not provide support for any of these features.  If you have questions about these features, please contact Microsoft.

Overview of the Windows™ Accessibility Options

Links to Microsoft information on Accessibility.

Microsoft has a nice overview of using computers with the disabled.

Windows 3.x

Windows 3.x Accessibility Features can be installed using a free upgrade from Microsoft.   These features include most of the keyboard enhancements available in Windows 95 (StickyKeys, MouseKeys, etc.).

Windows 95

Microsoft has a nice overview of the Windows 95 Accessibility Options.

Microsoft has an extremely comprehensive guide to using Windows 95 with the disabled population. This is a self extracting .doc (MS Word) format document.   If you don't have MS Word, you can download the Word Reader from the Microsoft Viewer download site.

Directions for installing Windows 95 Accessibility Options.

MouseTamer is a free product developed by Bungalow Software to adjust the mouse double click sensitivity.

Windows 98

Microsoft's official Windows 98 Accessibility Options webpage

Directions for installing Windows 98 Accessibility Options