Microsoft Corp. and Freedom Scientific Inc. today announced the availability of the PAC Mate by Freedom Scientific, a revolutionary personal data assistant (PDA) for people who are blind. This launch signals the first time a mainstream PDA product has been available to people with disabilities. Built on the Microsoft® Windows® CE platform and tightly interwoven with Microsoft Pocket PC applications, the PAC Mate is equivalent to Pocket PC devices for sighted users, supports many of the same third-party applications and enables individuals who are blind to make the most of their time, whether they are at their desk or on the go. Unveiled during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the PAC Mate promises to play a key role in empowering and increasing the productivity of persons with disabilities in the work force.
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