AccessAbility will back individual products as well as full systems. The Benefits of buying Adaptive Computer Systems from AccessAbility AccessAbility, Inc. would like to present the following compelling reasons why service providers, agencies, and individuals should purchase equipment for visually impaired computer users from specialized turn-key system suppliers such as AccessAbility as opposed to purchasing the adaptive equipment from one supplier and the computer from another. As blind and low vision businesspeople and professionals in the access technology field, we are quite concerned with the serious under-utilization of adaptive equipment by many of these individuals. The Problem Lack of system integration and configuration is the first problem. A PC clone adapted for a visually impaired person has several additional components which tax the system and pose potential hardware and software conflicts.
Some adaptive equipment is dependent on compatible video and sound cards.
Port conflicts may also be a problem with the addition of a Braille embosser, Braille 'n Speak, Braille display external synthesizer, CD ROM and scanner. The IRQ settings on the PC may need to be adjusted to accommodate these extra devices. Some clones may be susceptible to overheating when loaded with several adaptive boards. A larger case with a second fan will be necessary. Troubleshooting may be very difficult in a computer with adaptive devices particularly when the system was not integrated by a single supplier with specialized access technology experience.