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Www.freewarehome.com offers some downloadable programs that could be helpful for individuals with various forms of disabilities.  The following are some examples:

1) Vu-Bar 4.0 is software that provides an on-screen slotted ruler that would assist individuals with dyslexia from skipping lines or dropping from one line to the next.  This version allows the user to select bar width, screen width and slot height appropriate to font being used.

2) Click-N-Type 3.0 is an on-screen virtual keyboard program designed for individuals who have severe physical disabilities which causes a difficulty using a physical keyboard.  It contains some unique features such as a full virtual keyboard, word prediction and completion, scanning modes, audible and visible feedback options, and point-n-click virtual mice.

3) EzMagnifer 1.2 is a utility program for the visually impaired designed to magnify only a portion of the screen being viewed.  This software

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Free Software to Assist People with Disabilities

allows the user to capture the image of a specific area, and save it to the same folder as the main program being used.  This small program will    allow multiple sequential image ‘captures’ to be made.

This is just a small sample of accessible programs on this website.

 

 

 

.  Directory of Foundation Workforce and Economic Development Grants

 

 

Organizations that focus on workforce development and job training are a significant asset to their communities. Many corporate and private foundations see the value in these community organizations reaching their neighbors and want to help.  This new resource can help bridge the gap between funding and services for many community            organizations. 

The Directory of Foundation Workforce Development Grant Opportunities booklet is a resource for these organizations looking for funding opportunities for their workforce development or economic development programs. This directory provides a detailed list of private and corporate foundations that provide

grant opportunities to FBCOs that are looking to   further their workforce development and job-training programs.

This directory provides a detailed list of private and corporate foundations that provide grant opportunities to FBCOs in order to give community organizations a clear and concise tool to pursue grants. These lists provide a detailed explanation of each grant and contact information to more easily          determine eligibility.

The Directory can be found at                                 http://www.dol.gov/cfbci/DFWGO.pdf