Putting you in control

Providing unbiased recommendations on the best, most appropriate and cost-effective solutions to suit the needs of individuals with disabilities.

banner-main-solutionsWe have over 33 years experience of working with people with limiting conditions and over 12 years assistive technology expertise. We work sensitively and professionally with you to identify clear recommendations about the equipment most appropriate to your needs.

IT Your Way offers an independent assessment, training and consultancy service. As a One-Stop Shop, we can work with you through the whole process – from initial enquiry through assessment of needs and supply of equipment to delivery of training. This ensures that you gain maximum benefit from the technologies recommended.

Dyslexia Solutions

Many technology utilities are available to help overcome the effects of dyslexia. For example:

  • using a non-serif font such as Arial, Tahoma, Comic Sans MS
  • aligning text to the left
  • changing background colour from white to a pastel shade
  • using text-to-speech software to hear text on the screen read out
  • using word prediction software to overcome spelling issues
  • using speech recognition software to talk to the computer for overcoming spelling and composition issues whilst increasing productivity
  • using a digital voice recorder to record meetings, lectures, memos, etc.

Software programs to consider:

  • Text Help Read & Write (text-to-speech + many other useful utilities)
  • ClaroRead (text-to-speech + many other useful utilities)
  • Mindview (mind mapping software)
  • Inspiration (mind mapping software)
  • SparkSpace (mind mapping software)
  • Windows Speech Recognition
  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking (speech recognition software)
  • Sonocent Audio Notetaker (for working with digital recordings)
  • Sonority Audio Notebook (for working with digital recordings)

Vision Impairment Solutions

Many solutions are available to assist computer users to access their programs, whether their vision is slightly impaired or they have no usable vision. These include:

  • adjusting the appearance of text (font size, style, etc) in your documents
  • adjusting how the menus, background colours and navigation elements of Windows are displayed (font size, colour, etc)
  • adjusting the size and type of the mouse pointer on screen
  • using screen magnification software to make information on the screen easier to see
  • having text read out to you through screen reading software

Consider the following:

  • Windows Accessibility Options (Windows XP)
  • Ease of Access Centre (Windows Vista/Windows 7)
  • Dolphin Supernova (screen magnification and full screen reading software)
  • ZoomText (screen magnification with text-to-speech support)
  • Jaws for Windows (screen reading software for people with no usable vision)
  • alternative keyboards with enlarged characters and high visibility keys

Physical Disability Solutions

Many people have a physical disability as the result of a congenital condition such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, etc. However, others experience physical limitations from acquired conditions like Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), spinal injury, hemiplegia (stroke), Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), Work Related Upper Limb Disorder (WRULD), etc.

Many groundbreaking technologies are available to help you if you fall into this category, such as:

  • alternative keyboards, e.g. mini keyboard (no numeric keypad)
  • alternative pointing devices, e.g. rollerballs, touchpads and joysticks
  • ergonomic keyboards, e.g. Goldtouch Go, Maltron
  • ergonomic mice, e.g. 3M Vertical Mouse, AirObic, Evoluent
  • speech recognition software, e.g. Dragon NaturallySpeaking
  • switch access (there is a huge variety of types, sizes, colours)
  • Eyegaze systems, e.g. Tobii C12, Toby PCEye, Alea IntelliGaze
  • switch and Eyegaze accessible software e.g. The Grid 2, Tobii Communicator