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5. Physically DisabledThere are a wide range of physical disabilities that can impair a user's mobility, and many of these impairments need to be addressed on an individual basis. This section addresses impairments that apply to users who have difficulty using a mouse, pointing device, or keyboard. 5.1. Keyboard NavigationThere are features that are built into the Linux operating system that allow for additional keyboard configuration. In some of the X Windows desktops these settings can be changed from the control center. An application has also been developed for X Windows called AccessX and it provides a graphical user interface for configuring all the AccessX keyboard settings. These settings are:
5.2. Assistive Technologies for the Physically DisabledThe following is a list of assistive technologies for the physically disabled: 5.2.1. On-Screen KeyboardOn-screen keyboards enable a user to select keys using a pointing device, such as a mouse, trackball, or touch pad. This application can be used in place of a standard keyboard.
5.2.2. Speech RecognitionSpeech recognition utilities are used by people with mobility impairments, so they can operate the computer using voice control.
5.3. Additional ResourcesThe following is a list of additional Web sites that may be of interest to users with mobility impairments:
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