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"Combatting difficulties brought on by various disabilities in an environment where software and hardware has become increasingly more complex is a huge challenge for engineers to overcome. Thankfully, both Microsoft and Apple have taken some steps to make sure that users of Windows and OS X with disabilities can at least enjoy basic functionality without requiring assistance from another person."

What is BLiNK Eye Tracking? BLiNK is a one of a kind wireless eyewear that contains a tiny camera and a special invisible light that tracks where your eyes are looking. BLiNK is portable, lightweight, and clips on to any eyewear. All for under $200. BLiNK is a real time-saver. Imagine flying through your daily computing tasks twice as fast. Select items with laser precision instantly. Multi-task with brilliance and ease. Just wirelessly link BLiNK to your computer and within seconds, your eye movements are turned into cursor control. BLiNK captures everywhere you look. A pointer skates across the screen just like your existing mouse. To click, simply gaze for a moment, blink, or tap your keyboard. Use BLiNK to browse the web, write an e-mail, or update your Facebook status; hands-free. Imagine blasting away opponents in a videogame with just a glance. BLiNK was inspired by disabling diseases like ALS. Go to Our Story to learn more. BLiNK can be used in research, marketing, sports, and sciences. Visit Eye Tracking to learn about eyegaze and eyetrackers and  BLiNK details the possibilities. Click details to learn more about the technology that makes it all possible.

"During the past ten years we have developed two access technologies. EagleEyes and The Camera Mouse

"Mindwave Mobile is the world's least expensive research-grade EEG headset available. It interfaces with mobile devices (iOS and Android) and your desktop computer and can be used to play a variety of games, brain trainers, and educational apps. It's the ultimate introduction into the world of brain-computer interface. Can you control a game with only the power of your mind?"

"There are several reasons why Chrome is regarded as the most popular browser in the world: It is considered the more secure than the competition, is one the speediest, and benefits from cloud based profiles. This last feature is particularly useful for those interested in assistive technology because it allows the user to become untethered from the device. "

Sue Center is a communication environment designed specifically for people who cannot use a keyboard or mouse. It could be described as an 'on-screen keyboard' but it is much more than that. With an ordinary computer, a special low-cost input device, and this free software you can:

Aliens and Paint. These are a simple shoot the Aliens video game program and a Paint program that work well with Camera Mouse. No clicking required. All-time favorites. Good for learning to use Camera Mouse.

"Click-N-Type is an on-screen virtual keyboard designed to provide computer accessibility to anyone with a disability that prevents him or her from typing on a physical computer keyboard. As long as the physically challenged person can control a mouse, trackball, touch screen or other pointing device, this adaptive software keyboard allows you to send keystrokes to virtually any Windows application or DOS application that can run within a window. "

Help and "how to" tutorials for Accessibility options using Universal Access in Apple's Mac OS X and Ease of Access in Microsoft Windows:

"Educational Software For UDL and Special Needs"

"Clikka Mouse is innovative "work around" software that addresses the problem and best of all, it's free."

- Open source webcam mouse emulator "Enable Viacam (aka eViacam) is a mouse replacement software that moves the pointer as you move your head. It works on standard PCs equipped with a web camera. No additional hardware is required. Based on the award winning Facial Mouse software. "

"Below is an extensive list of AT freeware and shareware programs along with a few of the more modestly priced ones. These programs are designed to make interacting with a computer easier."

"DwellClick is the app that clicks for you. You point, it clicks . DwellClick will drag for you."

"ClickNoMo is software that clicks your mouse for you. You probably click your mouse hundreds of times a day, thousands of times a week. ClickNoMo lets you rest your tendons while you continue to work and get things done. "

"FrogPad™ NoteTaker aka SoftFrog™ is the latest product from FrogPad™. This first version is really for FrogPad™ aficionados who have an understanding of FrogPad™ keyboards. If you do not have a FrogPad™ keyboard and you want to train yourself, you can familiarize yourself here"

"This collaborative space was created to celebrate the many Apps and Extensions made by developers which serve the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities. Although Google already highlights accessibility features built into the Chrome browser or through add-ons, we have collected numerous other free tools that we feel further contribute to that mission."

"The first-of-its-kind Freehand™ from AbleNet provides computer access simply by touching fingers together on a special glove. "