This week you will be looking at the accessibility features of your own devices...from tablets and smartphones, to laptops and web browsers. You will gather information and report out on a specific resources that your devices provide (describe resources for two of devices and be mindful not duplicate the same content from blog to blog). Please include information about how it works and possible support for a range of users. Respond to two other participants. Your initial response should be 350+ words.
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Accessibility features in specific software
- Accessibility Features in Firefox: This is Mozilla's official help site for Firefox's accessibility features.
- Apple Accessibility: This is Apple's overview site for accessibility features on Macs, iPods, iPhones, and iPads. From here, you can navigate to help documents for specific features. iPad Features
- AppleVis: This community-based website offers tips, tutorials, and product reviews for blind and low-vision users of Apple products.
- Setting Up and Personalizing a Mac for Diverse Learner Needs
- Mac Keyboard Shortcuts for Accessibility Features
- 9to5 MAC Accessibility
- Google Accessibility: This is Google's help site for accessibility features on Android phones and tablets and in Chrome.
- Microsoft Accessibility: Here, you'll find news on Microsoft's accessibility projects, as well as help pages on accessibility features in the Windows operating system and in the Microsoft Office suite.
- TutsPlus: OS X Accessibility 101: This tutorial offers in-depth explanations of accessibility features in the OS X operating system.
- Udemy Free Course
- Nook
- Microsoft Accessibilities
- Adobe Accessibility Features
- Kindle Fire
- Microsoft Office Provide a wide variety of free and pay resources and tools.
- Google Chrome Provide a wide variety of free and pay resources and tools.
- Android Features Provides a detailed list of how to customize your features.
Assistive technology devices
- Ablenet: Computer Access: Here, you can purchase a wide range of assistive-technology devices. You'll also find information on what types of devices are useful for specific disabilities.
- Compusult: Computer Access for Physical Disabilities: Compusult offers assistive and other kinds of technology to individuals and businesses. It also provides training courses on assistive technology.
- Inclusive Technology: Here, you'll find assistive-technology products, as well as educational software designed for K-12 students with disabilities.
- Alliance for Access to Computing Careers: This website offers information on accommodations and accessible design that can be useful for teachers and students in technology fields.
- My Web My Way: This site was created by the BBC. Here, you can find detailed guides on how to change a variety of settings to make your computer more accessible and easier to use.
- National Center for Learning Disabilities: Here, you'll find useful information on learning disabilities, assistive technology, and appropriate accommodations for work and school.
- Tech-Ease for All: This site has resources for teachers and parents who want to use technology and computers with disabled students.