Accessibility
Settings for Devices
Settings for Devices
Some students or families may need for their device to be set up in a way that helps them with reading or writing. Below are links that can guide you on how to activate the settings on your laptop, phone, or tablet.
Some students or families may need for their device to be set up in a way that helps them with reading or writing. Below are links that can guide you on how to activate the settings on your laptop, phone, or tablet.
Depending on which Balsz device your child has, you will want to look at Chromebook or Windows 10 features. We have also included some tips for iPhones and Android phones if you are also using a phone to access anything.
Depending on which Balsz device your child has, you will want to look at Chromebook or Windows 10 features. We have also included some tips for iPhones and Android phones if you are also using a phone to access anything.
For further technical support, click here for all Technology Support phone numbers. For the main line, call 602-629-6422. You may also email: Happyfox@balsz.org. In the subject line, write Student Name/ID# and School. In the email give a brief description of the problem and a phone number to reach you.
For further technical support, click here for all Technology Support phone numbers. For the main line, call 602-629-6422. You may also email: Happyfox@balsz.org. In the subject line, write Student Name/ID# and School. In the email give a brief description of the problem and a phone number to reach you.
Chromebooks
Chromebooks
If your child has a Chromebook, please use these links for help with any accessibility features.
If your child has a Chromebook, please use these links for help with any accessibility features.
Thinkpad & Windows 10
Thinkpad & Windows 10
If your child has a Thinkpad, the device uses Windows 10. Please use these links for help with any accessibility features.
If your child has a Thinkpad, the device uses Windows 10. Please use these links for help with any accessibility features.
iPhones & Samsung Phones
iPhones & Samsung Phones
Your child will have a Balsz-issued device (please contact your school if he/she does not), but should you or your child need to access learning tools using a phone, use these links to help with accessibility.
Your child will have a Balsz-issued device (please contact your school if he/she does not), but should you or your child need to access learning tools using a phone, use these links to help with accessibility.
Language & Translation
Language & Translation
If you are trying to assist your child and need a website translated, you will have the Google Translate extension if logged into your child's Balsz account on Chrome.
If you are trying to assist your child and need a website translated, you will have the Google Translate extension if logged into your child's Balsz account on Chrome.
See these links on how to use the Google Translate extension, and how to install it for yourself on personal devices.
See these links on how to use the Google Translate extension, and how to install it for yourself on personal devices.