The project aim is to produce an open source Windows based screen magnifier that will run from a USB pen drive and work in line with the NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) free and open source screen reader for use by visually impaired users.
Although magnification in various forms is available on Windows XP and Vista with complete screen magnification on Windows 7 it is felt that these systems do not offer a portable solution with links to an open source screen reader or such options as:
This project will build on the work of the LATEU funded Access Tools with the accessible USB pen drive menu and inclusion of other free and open source applications.