Purchase Evaluation Equipment Software

No type of information technology is more prevalent in the modern workplace than software. Software applications include word processors, spreadsheets, database management, groupware that enables colleagues to work in a networked environment, e-mail, Internet browsers, financial management and accounting programs, and others.
Almost all software applications contain some barriers to people with disabilities. Among the communities most likely to face significant barriers are those who are blind, those with low vision, and those with multiple disabilities. People who cannot use a computer mouse -- including those with disabilities limiting manual dexterity or reach -- can also find it difficult to use mainstream software applications, unless the applications allow users to use keyboard input or other means of interacting with the software.
A good evaluation consists of a well written and thought provoking application which not only gets the client the best equipment for use at this time, but the evaluator also looks down the road at what the client may need one year or more from now. An evaluation also introduces the client to several new technologies that may not have been explored by the client, or they may have a set idea of what would work the best, and once having seen what is available, may change their mind, for something better.
The technology needed for each person is different; each person may use different equipment or combinations of equipment according to their need. Does anyone evaluate the different types of software, and what resources might be available? Yes there are many independent places evaluating different software, the best may be educational institutions that do not have software to sell.