Free, Accessible Programs to Enhance Your Life From: Abilities.com By: Beata Green There is no doubt that the internet has become an integral part of our everyday lives over the years. Being able to access the internet has made our lives far easier and has helped to provide us with a far greater level of convenience, as we can now carry out all sorts of tasks and research from the comfort of the home or office. However, while many of us take easy access to the internet for granted, there are also those who may struggle to make use of the internet, such as people with certain disabilities. Anything from physical disabilities or severe visual impairment through to intellectual disabilities can put people at a real digital disadvantage. Fortunately, there are free software resources that can help. eSSENTIAL Accessibility App is an excellent app that is designed to help users with disabilities to navigate the internet hands-free. http://www.essentialaccessibility.com/download BrailleSurf 4 is an internet browser which facilitates computer use for people with visual impairments. https://code.google.com/p/braillesurf4/downloads/list Going for Independence Search Engine helps seniors and users with disabilities are able to more easily identify the perfect car or wheelchair for their needs, with features of the various products matching with the most common special needs. http://www.goingforindependence.org/ Read the entire article at: http://www.abilities.com/community/accessible-programs.html