Easy Access via On-Screen Keyboard

How and why does an on-screen keyboard improve accessibility to IT communications? 
It allows individuals who are visually impaired to use devices that they normally cannot access. With keys that are not on regular keyboards put in place it will help people access different documents with one touch. 
How can it be accessed?
To access this device you will need to click on the start button,then click on the 'All Programmes' button which will lead you to various different options; clicking on the 'Accessories' command will take you to the option of Easy Access; this will give you the device. There are various different features that come with the on screen keyboard such as programmable keys, customization, auto-correction, gestures.

The reason why it increases accessibility 
To access this device you will need to click on the start button,then click on the 'All Programmes' button which will lead you to various different options; clicking on the 'Accessories' command will take you to the option of Easy Access; this will give you the device. There are various different features that come with the on screen keyboard such as programmable keys, customization, auto-correction, gestures.

Programmable Keys
A programmable key is a key that is on a keyboard which has the function and capability of doing a specific objective. For example there could be a key for opening a web browser with just one touch. These types of keys are not normally found on general keyboards  

Customization
To make your on screen keyboard more personal and unique to you there are over 50 different designs that can be applied with the correct software. If the sample designs do also not meet your preferred taste you can be unique and modify the keyboard by creating your own; this can be done by changing the colour, font, size, shape, background etc.  

Auto Correction and Gestures
With predictive text, text replacement in place as you type is useful as it will allow you to type faster as it provides you with suggestions; this also enables words to be corrected after writing several letters. Gestures also allow spaces to be put in place and Auto Capitalization.

Key Logger
With key-logger in place it will make it more easier for people as the software picks up every keystrokes and saves it in a log. Having the recorder on will record various details from emails to messaging servers. 

Security
Having an on-screen keyboard also allows the risk of lack of security. One reason to this is because it is very easy to shoulder surf as it is on the screen. Another reason this can be a risk is that key logger can be a flaw at times due to the fact that people can go against the Computer Misuse Act and will be able to access personal information due to the log.