Jacques Stassen - utilities and resources

RECOMMENDED BROWSERS

Some of the content on this page may not be rendered correctly by browsers not fully supporting the HTML 5 specifications. The following are recommendations for viewing this page optimally:

Google Chrome, external download,
Microsoft Edge (only available in Windows 10);
Mozilla Firefox, external download;
a screen reader fully supporting translation of HTML5, NVDA by NvAccess is recommended.

Download the latest official release of NVDA now (opens external link)

STASCOM UTILITY SUITE

I started developing this program as a pet project in late 2015. Initially only a small group of people used these utilities, until it was suggested that I share the package publicly. As a screen reader user, I tend to add features to benefit this user group. However, some of the features can be equally useful to light-dependent folks. 😉
Read more on Stascom Utility Suite and download your copy today (opens new browser window)

SOFTWARE TIPS AND TRICKS

A list of links to external sources to answer many of those "how to" questions.
Go to software tips and tricks section (opens new browser window)

ACCESSIBLE INTERNET RESOURCES, PODCASTS, REVIEWS AND TUTORIALS

The links below point to external resources. I am not affiliated with these websites, it is merely provided for convenience.

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Accessible games

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MAILING LIST SUBSCRIPTIONS

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The table below provides the names of a number of accessibility related mailing lists, the e-mail address to subscribe to the lists, as well as the address to post to the list once subscribed.

DESCRIPTION	SUBSCRIBE TO ADDRESS	POST TO ADDRESS
Win10, a central forum for blind and visually impaired users of Windows 10	win10+subscribe@groups.io	win10@groups.io
Windows 10 and JAWS discussion list	windows-10-and-jaws-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.in	windows-10-and-jaws@yahoogroups.co.in
NVDA Users' List	nvda+subscribe@groups.io	nvda@groups.io
Eyes-free Android	eyes-free+subscribe@googlegroups.com	eyes-free@googlegroups.com
Vi Android	vi-android-request@freelists.org with the word "subscribe" in the subject field	vi-android@freelists.org
iDevices	idevices-request@gatewayfortheblind.com with the word "subscribe" in the subject field	idevices@gatewayfortheblind.com
Mac For The Blind	mac4theblind-request@freelists.org with the word "subscribe" in the subject field	mac4theblind@freelists.org
BARDTalk - NLS BARD discussion list	bardtalk+subscribe@groups.io	bardtalk@groups.io
Talking Tech With Startbutton - Computer and technology related articles	talkingtech-request@vipconduit.com with the word "subscribe" in the subject field	talkingtech@vipconduit.com

Useful program downloads

A compilation of useful programs which can be downloaded directly from my site, as well as references to external resources.
Go to program downloads section (opens new browser window)

SCREEN READER INFORMATION

Get a description of what a screen reader is and download links to available packages on the Windows platform.
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SMARTPHONE RESOURCES

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GSMArena, opens external link
Thinking of purchasing a new handset, tablet or phablet? Fill in the name and model of the device you are interested in and get full hardware / software specifications, read reviews and more.
Applevis (opens external link)
Comprehensive resource for using Apple products with Voice Over, including blogs, forums, podcasts, reviews and guides
Inclusive Android (opens external link)
Comprehensive resource for Android devices, including "getting started" guides, reviews, tips and tricks.
Talkback hardware keyboard shortcuts (opens external link)
Support page on Google listing the hardware keyboard assignments to use with Talkback. These key mappings can be changed to user preference under Talkback settings.

ONLINE SHOPPING

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Cobolt Systems Ltd, opens external link

Shop for a wide range of products including talking clocks, talking multi function radios, talking combination ovens, talking watches, microwave cookware, a range of glasses, mouse magnifier, cordless mouse magnifier and more.

MaxiAids, opens external link

We carry the latest and greatest products to help you live every day to the fullest.

RNIB online shop, opens external link

We have a range of products to help you stay independant at home.

NVDA - Non Visual Desktop Access screen reader

I am a staunch user of NVDA, the screen reader developed by NVAccess in Australia. This powerful, free package provides computer access to thousands of blind and visually impaired people around the globe. If you can afford it in any way, please consider making frequent donations to NVAccess.

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