I have no idea what mind mapping software is, but I just got a link for a free educational software bundle designed to run from a memory stick or Flash drive. It also has a screen reader, so maybe some of the applications are accessible. I am downloading it now, so I have not looked at them yet.
I saw it on a mailing list for parents of kids with Williams Syndrome, which is a genetic disorder which is characterized by physical and personality traits, health problems and learning disabilities. Here is the info from the Williams-Syndrome mailing list: http://mits.cenmi.org/Resources/MITSFreedomStick.aspx block quote The MITS Freedom Stick is a portable, use-anywhere accessibility solution. Install this software package on any 4gb USB Flash Drive (full) or 2gb USB Flash Drive (lite) and you create a set of tools for your students that they can carry in their pockets which will make any Windows computer highly accessible. The Freedom Stick contains the full Open Office suite (comparable to Microsoft Office), the Balabolka Text-To-Speech system, an on-screen calculator which allows students to paste their math work into homework or test documents, a "mind mapper" (similar to Inspiration), the Audacity audio recorder/player, and many more supports. The easiest way to get started with the MITS Freedom Stick is to download either of the self-unzipping files by visiting the "Downloads" link on the right-hand column of this page. Then simply copy the whole "unzipped" collection of software to a blank USB Flash Drive. Visit theMITS website for downloads and more information. The Freedom Stick contains: A full version of Open Office (equivalent to Microsoft Office and all documents adapt to both software programs), including Writer (Word), Impress (PowerPoint), Calc (Excel), Base (Access), plus Scribus (similar to Microsoft Publisher). The Sunbird Calendar and Thunderbird Email systems. Fully accessible versions of the Firefox, Opera, and Chrome web browsers including Text-To-Speech options and translations. Firefox and Chrome both include pre-set bookmark folders, offering access to free Digital and Audio Texts, online calculators (including talking calculators), and a wide range of curriculum supports. A full scientific graphing calculator, a digital periodic table with physics and chemistry calculators built in, Converber - a remarkable unit converter, and X-mind - similar to Inspiration. Balabolka, a Text-To-Speech system which can convert whole digital books to audio files, read anything with word-by-word highlighting, and which allows students to write and hear their own reading read back to them. PowerTalk Portable, will read any PowerPoint presentation Audacity, a digital recorder and player. Software for drawing, painting, photo-editing/manipulation Kompozer for writing html code (for building websites) and Notepad++ for coding (and testing code) in almost any computer language. Screen magnifiers. 7-Zip for creating and unpacking Zip Files. Simulation software including Robot Programming and Home Design. Games including Chess and Sudoku. block quote end *Don Marang* Vinux Package Development Coordinator - vinuxproject.org <http://www.vinuxproject.org/> On 8/7/2012 9:28 AM, Ruchi Patil wrote: > Are there any completely accessible mind mapping softwares available to the > blind? > > Sent from my iPhone > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
