Accessibility Blog

When creating documents that ensure accessibility to individuals with disabilities, you should be sure to do the following:

1. Use alternative texts for images.  This will allow screen readers to give a description of the image.
2. Create tables using the table feature instead of tabs or spaces.  By doing this, a screen reader will read each cell of the table in its entirety instead of a line at a time across the page.
3. Use nothing smaller than a 12-point font.  This will help readers of all ages and abilities read the material.

Resources for Accessibility Features of Desktop Computers

• Microsoft support provides information on how to adjust the settings in Windows to better ensure accessibility.  The topics include vision, hearing, dexterity and mobility, focus, and using Windows with a screen reader.
• Apple support provides information on how to turn on the accessibility features in macOS that support vision, hearing, and physical motor skills.
• Abilitynet.org.uk provides a guide on choosing the best computer for your accessibility needs.  It looks at topics such as desktop or laptop, Windows or Apple, should I get a tablet PC, and cost.