From Sharon O'Brien,
Your Guide to Senior Living.
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I have reluctantly accepted the fact that I have presbyopia, which sounds a lot worse than it is. I also learned that I am in good company -- presbyopia is age-related and affects everyone.

So now I carry reading glasses wherever I go, but sometimes when I use my portable computer I need to adjust the screen to see something more clearly. For people with disabilities of any sort, it's helpful to know how to adjust your computer's settings for greater accessibility.

Computer Accessibility Tips for Microsoft Windows XP
If you are a Windows XP user, Microsoft has created an entertaining and informative list of tips for customizing your computer settings. These tips are designed to help mitigate age-related impairments in vision, hearing and dexterity.

Computer Accessibility Tips for Mac OS X
Apple has created a comprehensive list of accessible technology that is available with the Mac OS X, including keyboard navigation, visual and talking alerts, speech recognition and more.