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Accessibility Partner

Many individuals have trouble typing, moving a mouse or reading a web page. They can’t access or navigate a website without assistive technology. Woodbine Entertainment Group is pleased to offer this software free of charge to our website visitors this innovative online accessibility software.
The eSSENTIAL Accessibility™ application can be rapidly downloaded and installed on any Microsoft® Windows® powered computer for the use of anyone who has difficulty typing, moving a mouse or reading a web page.

 

To download the eSSENTIAL Accessibility Application™ please click here.

eSSENTIAL Accessibility™ benefits individuals with dexterity limitations that arise from a variety of conditions:

  • Stroke/paralysis
  • Arthritis
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Cerebral Palsy (CP
  • Age-related factors

Moreover, it also helps those who have difficulty reading because of:

  • Literacy deficiencies
  • Limited English proficiency
  • Dyslexia or similar learning issues
  • Mild visual impairment

How does it work?

eSSENTIAL Accessibility™ is a stand alone web browser that features the following array of keyboard and mouse replacement solutions (i.e. alternative input methods) which allow users to overcome any physical limitation and access a website:

  • Onscreen Keyboard (with Word Prediction and Layout Designer)
  • Auto Click
  • Manual Scan
  • Auto Scan
  • XY Mouse
  • Direction Mouse
  • Radar Mouse
  • Hands-Free Movement Tracking System

eSSENTIAL Accessibility™ includes a page-reader system for individuals who have difficulty reading. This feature can be set to:

  • Read the content of any web page out loud
  • Read the title of the frames out loud
  • Read the content of a selected frame out loud
  • Read the links on an open web page out loud

eSSENTIAL Accessibility™ is fully compatible with the following voice recognition systems:

  • Microsoft Speech Recognition 6.1 or greater

Other Features:

  • Fully customizable toolbar
  • Multi-user (seven in all including French)
  • Multi-language
  • Fully compatible with SAPI 4 and SAPI 5
  • LiveUpdate system