Accessibility Tools

Accessibility tools are tools used to help people with disabilities navigate the world of technology. These tools are designed to help with things such as speech, comprehension skills, and other forms of disabilities. The following will look at different accessibility tools and what they're designed for.   

One accessibility tool is ZoomText which is a screen magnifier for Microsoft Windows tailored for low vision users. This means that people with vision problems can enlarge the words on the screen. Text-to-speech is another accessibility tool that is software that converts text into spoken words, allowing users to read aloud or access information in an audio format. Braille is designed for blind individuals. Devices that display text in Braille help individuals with visual impairments to read and interact with computers and other devices. Notability assists with note-taking, marking up PDF's, lecture slides and other forms. Closed captioning is text displayed on screen that provides a transcription of the audio content, making it accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing.You will usually find this on apps like YouTube to help with seeing what the people are saying in the videos.Classroom is common in classrooms where you can create and join classes, manage assignments, and provide feedback on student work. You can navigate and work in Classroom using a screen reader and keyboard shortcuts. Lastly, the bookmarking feature allows users to save and quickly access frequently visited websites, making web browsing more efficient and user-friendly.  

These are all examples of accessibility tools you can find in a classroom setting or at home. These tools change the way people with disabilities use technology for the better.