My iMac ran long on OS X Leopard. I want Lion, the latest operating system. But to upgrade, I first had to pay $29 for Snow Leopard, the intervening release.
Paying for one upgrade just to get another seems unfair. What assuages me is all that free assistive technology in each Apple machine.
Snow Leopard integrates VoiceOver (its built-in screen reader) with the Multi-Touch trackpad, enabling blind users to hear what's onscreen with the swipe of a finger.
The trackpad also makes navigation and input easier for people with some mobility impairments.
The operating system's improved video resolution also makes signing and lip reading during iChat video conversations more reliable to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
Even though I'll have to spend another $29 to download Lion from the App Store, upgrading to Snow Leopard reminded me how vital it is to keep up with accessibility features many of us have, but may not realize it.
So take a tour of your system's accessibility settings and applications.
Whether you use a Mac or a PC, you already have solutions that can make your computer easier to use.
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