Ubuntu setup for the visually impared

[Sasha Tsykin]

Will H. Backman wrote:
>
> I just wanted to let the Ubuntu community know about my experience.  I 
> set up an Ubuntu laptop for someone who is visually impared, and it 
> works great.
> I had to install the gnome-accessibility-themes to get the large, 
> high-contrast themes.
> I had to install the xcursor-themes to get a large mouse pointer 
> option, although this could be improved with a real high-contrast 
> pointer theme.
> The fun trick was giving them the features of the commercial ZoomText 
> product for free.
> I modified the xorg.conf file and added one line to the screen 
> configuration.
> The screen had a resolution of "1024x768", but the super large fonts 
> of the theme made the screen a little crowded.
> I added the following right under the "1024x768" line for their 
> default color depth:
>
> Virtual 2048 1536
>
> This means that the full desktop is twice as large as the screen, and 
> you "slide" the view around with your mouse.
> This is essentially a screen magnifier.
>
> The user loved the desktop and was amazed at how well it works for 
> free.  Most (but not all) icons in the menus and toolbars have very 
> nice high-contrast versions.
>
> Thanks alot Ubuntu.
>
> -- Will
>
It's nice to see someone with such a positive Ubuntu experience. I have 
set up Ubuntu for my visually impaired grandmother, after she startd 
complaining about windows, it really is great.