WebAnywhere

Apparently this didn't post last week, so I'm posting it now...

WebAnywhere was fairly easy to use, after a bit of reading and a few demo videos.  The program starts right after using the link and at first it starts talking about headings, links, etc. that it finds on the page.  This was a bit confusing before I realized that it was going through the webpage before it starts reading.  After reading through the "shortcut" keys, I realized how to use WebAnywhere and navigate to different pages, sections, etc.  The keys made it much easier to utilize the program and "control" where it is reading.

This program can open up many doors for people with disabilities.  With some practice and memorization the program can be very useful for someone who has impaired vision.  It is a free program, so it is accessible to everyone and it helps them navigate the web, and "see" what is written on a page.  My blog page would be easily accessible to them as long as they know the web address.  There are some minor drawbacks to the program, like learning all the shortcut keys and navigating using only web addresses, but overall, it is a good start to helping visually impaired users on the web.  There are some better programs out there, but for its price, this will get the job done.