Windows Touch Typing Software
Windows Touch Typing Software
A huge range of touch typing software is available, both mainstream touch typing software and accessible touch typing software designed specially for students with little or no vision. Below is a short list of some of the better touch typing software that we have experienced, largely for the Windows operating system.
TypeAbility
TypeAbility works in conjunction with JAWS to provide the most accessible touch typing experience we have found. Students are worked through a series of lessons, learning not only the alphabet and number keys but all of the keys on the keyboard.
TypeAbility is designed to be used without the use of vision, however, also works well for students with low vision due to them not needing to rely on their vision to complete tasks.
As TypeAbility works with JAWS, it is an exclusively Windows product. TypeAbility can be trialled - it can be downloaded and used in its full capacity 15 times before purchase is necessary.
Classroom Applications
Learning to touch type - vital skill for completing written work in the future using a computer or tablet.
Guides
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Links
- Yes Accessible (purchase and information) for TypeAbility: http://www.yesaccessible.com/typeability.html
- Training on use of TypeAbility: https://doccenter.freedomscientific.com/doccenter/doccenter/rs25c51746a0cc/2013-06-26_TypeAbility/02_TypeAbility.htm