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14 May 2008: GhostReader 1.5 takes Mac text-to-speech to the next level
29 April 2008: Infovox iVox 1.2 adds new voices and a pronunciation editor
31 January 2008: New web site about gaming for Mac users with disabilities
18 January 2008: AssistiveWare releases major new versions of flagship products
7 January 2008: AssistiveWare previews new versions at BETT in London
4 December 2007: GhostReader special Christmas offer: Free extra voices
30 October 2007: British voices for Mac OS X improve pronunciation
24 October 2007: Mac users with disabilities speak out
15 October 2007: Infovox iVox new pricing speaks to more Mac users
10 October 2007: VisioVoice 1.1 boosts access to Mac OS X for vision impaired Mac users
24 September 2007: Events at Apple Expo for Mac users with disabilities
18 September 2007: GhostReader 1.1.1 offers Leopard-ready text-to-speech for Mac OS X with iPhone and iPod export
11 September 2007: Acapela Group and AssistiveWare introduce new French voice for Mac OS X
23 August 2007: Acapela Group and AssistiveWare introduce new British voice for Mac OS X
5 July 2007: Introducing GhostReader Text-to-Speech for Mac OS X
29 May 2007: She is 10 years old and her computer means life to her: a short video.
22 May 2007: Extreme gaming on the Mac: new short video shows the impossible
8 May 2007: AssistiveWare and Acapela Group introduce new educational offers for Mac OS X speech software
2 May 2007: Give Your Mac a Voice Promotion: Up to 34% off Infovox iVox
12 March 2007: AssistiveWare previews new software at CSUN
21 February 2007: Infovox iVox 1.1 improves speech and adds new languages
12 February 2007: New Mac technologies make a difference for blind translator (video)
30 January 2007: New version of TextParrot, new value bundles and educational licenses
12 December 2006: AssistiveWare introduces new product family for Mac OS X
28 November 2006: Mac users with disabilities share experiences through podcasts, videos, and articles
15 November 2006: AssistiveWare to introduce Mac OS X accessibility solutions to the UK
3 October 2006: VisioVoice 1.0.1 improves access to Mac OS X for vision impaired users
6 September 2006: VisioVoice gives Mac OS X new voices and low vision support
5 June 2006: AssistiveWare announces new multilingual speech solutions for Mac OS X
17 March 2006: AssistiveWare announces VisioVoice® for Mac OS X, a multilingual companion for VoiceOver
13 March 2006: AssistiveWare announces Proloquo® 1.1 with speech to iPod-ready iTunes tracks and quick voice access
20 December 2005: SwitchXS® 2.2 now speaks Japanese, saves efforts, and helps beginning switch users
8 December 2005: AssistiveWare lowers price of TouchStrokes® on-screen keyboard for Mac OS X by 40% - 50%
15 November 2005: AssistiveWare announces a newsletter written by Mac OS X users with disabilities
16 September 2005: AssistiveWare announces version 1.0.1 of Proloquo®, a groundbreaking speech and communication solution for Mac OS X
7 September 2005: AssistiveWare announces an amazing video: Paralyzed Mac user still active thanks to Mac OS X and SwitchXS®
25 July 2005: AssistiveWare announces Proloquo®, a groundbreaking speech solution for Mac OS X
13 July 2005: KeyStrokes® 3.6 and SwitchXS® 2.1 extend accessibility of Mac OS X Tiger
29 April 2005: SwitchXS® 2.0 and LayoutKitchen® 1.0 boost accessibility of Mac OS X Tiger
16 February 2005: KeyStrokes® 3.5 for Mac OS X boosts word prediction, adds new localizations, and more
9 November 2004: Seeking non-speaking beta testers for speech tool on Mac OS X
18 October 2004: SwitchXS® 1.6 for Mac OS X improves gaming and adds layout editor
15 September 2004: SwitchXS® 1.5.5 for Mac OS X adds Japanese and more
4 September 2004: MacGeneration 2004 Award for KeyStrokes on-screen keyboard for Mac OS X
24 August 2004: Apple Expo and upcoming Mac OS X assistive technology software releases
3 June 2004: SwitchXS® 1.5 adds speech-cueing, key repeat and other advanced features
13 January 2004: KeyStrokes® 3.1 provides support for more languages, adds AppleScriptability, and more
28 November 2003: SwitchXS® 1.2.1: important bug fix release
25 November 2003: SwitchXS® 1.2 now works with any input device you can think of
13 October 2003: SwitchXS® 1.1 improves access to Mac OS X for people with disabilities
2 September 2003: Apple Expo Europe and European Year of People with Disabilities events and activities
14 July 2003: SwitchXS® allows people with neural-motor issues to finally move to Mac OS X using only a single switch
8 July 2003: KeyStrokes® 3 brings revolutionary word prediction to popular on-screen keyboard
4 April 2003: New Assistive Technology Products for Mac OS X Forthcoming
7 January 2003: Niemeijer Consult announces first single-switch access solution for Mac OS X to go in beta (beta testers invited)
5 December 2002: Niemeijer Consult announces upcoming release of KeyStrokes® 3.0 on-screen keyboard with zero-upgrade fee for early adopters
7 October 2002: Niemeijer Consult announces KeyStrokes® 1.5 for Mac OS X on-screen keyboard
25 September 2002: TouchStrokes® 1.5.6 offers an improved touch screen experience
10 September 2002: TouchStrokes® 1.5.5 offers improved kiosk features
2 September 2002: KeyStrokes® 2.2.2 on-screen keyboard for Mac OS 7.1 - 9.2.2 released
27 August 2002: TouchStrokes® 1.5.1 and KeyStrokes® for Mac OS X 1.1.1 on-screen keyboards now Jaguar compatible
24 July 2002: TouchStrokes® 1.5 virtual keyboard just doubled in value
29 April 2002: TouchStrokes® virtual keyboard for Mac OS X released
29 March 2002: On-Screen Keyboard Accessibility Solution for Mac OS X Ready for Prime Time
15 March 2002: Niemeijer Consult Proudly Announces On-Screen Keyboard Accesibility Solutions for Mac OS X
8 January 2002: Niemeijer Consult Proudly Announces Future Release of First On-Screen Keyboard Solution for Mac OS X
8 January 2002: KeyStrokes 2.2 on-screen keyboard released
25 April 2001: KeyStrokes 2.1 on-screen keyboard released
6 April 2001: New public beta available of KeyStrokes 2.1 on-screen keyboard
23 January 2001: KeyStrokes 2.1 on-screen keyboard available in public beta
15 January 2001: Mac OS 9.1 and KeyStrokes on-screen keyboard compatibility
3 January 2001: Special upgrade offer extended until 31 January 2001
11 December 2000: Version 2.0.2 of KeyStrokes was released on December 11, 2000
11 December 2000: Free dictionaries in US and UK English, French, and German released for use with KeyStrokes 2 on December 11, 2000
1 December 2000: Version 2.0 of KeyStrokes is officially released on December 1, 2000
19 March 1999: Version 1.2 of KeyStrokes is officially released on March 19, 1999
6 March 1998: Version 1.1 of KeyStrokes is officially released on March 6, 1998
10 January 1998: Version 1.0 of KeyStrokes is officially released on January 10, 1998


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