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Accessibility in your back pocket
Accessibility in your back pocket
Did you know that you have access to accessibility features in many of the devices that you already using in your personal and professional life?
Look no further than your iPhone, Chromebook or Microsoft Windows computer! Accessibility features are built into many different computer platforms, and they are universally designed, so people of all abilities can use what they need.
Where do I find the "accessibility features" on my device?
Where do I find the "accessibility features" on my device?
iPhone (iOS)
iPhone (iOS)
To find the accessibility features on your iPhone, go into "Settings" and click on "Accessibility". You may be surprised to find out how many options are available to support people with vision, hearing, physical, speech and learning struggles.
Listed below are a few specific features to check out.
Vision: Display & Text Size, Magnifier, Zoom, Invert Colors and VoiceOver.
Hearing: Look for compatibility with hearing aid devices, subtitles & captioning, LED flash for alerts and noise cancellation options.
Learning: Speak Screen, Speak Selection, Typing Feedback, Guided Access, Stop Timer and Predictive Text.
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
To find the accessibility features on your Microsoft Windows computer or laptop, go into the "Control Panel" and click on "Ease of Access".
You will find options to replace sounds with visual cues, enable speech recognition, change font and display options, enable closed captions, etc.
RESOURCE: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility
Chromebook
Chromebook
To find the accessibility features on your Chromebook, click on the "Settings" icon, select "Advanced" and select "Manage accessibility features". You can then turn on the accessibility features you want to use, such as:
Text-to-speech: Screen reader and select-to-speak.
Display: Choose a screen magnifier, high contrast color setting, or adjust screen resolution or text size.
Keyboard: Turn on sticky keys or on-screen keyboard, or word prediction features (among many others).
And so much more!
RESOURCE: https://edu.google.com/why-google/accessibility/chromebooks-accessibility
REFERENCES
REFERENCES
Dell, A. (2017). Assistive Technology in the Classroom (What's New in Special Education), Pearson Education. Kindle Edition.
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