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Learn how 3M is supporting the eSSENTIAL Accessibility™ assistive web browser and making it easier for visitors with physical disabilities to navigate the web. 3M is proud to provide — free of charge to all 3M.com visitors globally — innovative accessibility software that enables anyone with a physical disability to more easily navigate the web. eSSENTIAL Accessibility™ has developed a stand alone web browser that features an array of keyboard and mouse replacement solutions. This allow users who have difficulty typing, moving a mouse or reading a web page to navigate web pages much easier. These difficulties may be due to physical or dexterity limitations stemming from stroke/paralysis, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy or age related factors. The browser includes:

• Onscreen keyboard with word prediction and layout designer
• Mouse Auto Click
• Manual Scan / Auto Scan
• XY Mouse
• Direction Mouse
• Radar Mouse
• Web cam based hands-free movement tracking

The eSSENTIAL Accessibility™ browser also includes a page reader for individuals who have difficulty reading because of mild visual impairment, dyslexia or similar learning issues, literary deficiencies or limited English proficiency.