Simply put, assistive technology refers to any equipment or software that improves the learning, work, and daily life of people with disabilities.
Author: Belcher Joseph
Overview of programs for blind people
A screen reader program that allows a blind person to access a Linux/Unix console (in text mode) using a refreshable Braille display.
Screen readers
Screen readers are software programs that allow blind or visually impaired users to read text displayed on a computer screen using a speech synthesizer or Braille display.