accessibility tools
Disability support software
Accessibility tools are technologies that help people with disabilities use computers, websites, and other digital products.
These include screen readers that convert text to speech, magnification software, alternative keyboards, voice recognition systems, and captioning services.
The term covers both assistive hardware and software: The website was tested with common accessibility tools to ensure compliance.
- closed captionsOn-screen transcription of audio
- live captionsInstant transcription of speech
- screen readersSoftware vocalizing on-display content
- braille displaysTouchable text output devices
- rampsInclined connecting surfaces
cane · grab bars · eye tracking · assistive technology · ergonomic designs · captioning · keyboard shortcuts · mobility aids · hearing aids · stairlifts · text-to-speech · alt text · assistive devices · cursor · voice · magnifier · zoom · font size
- preloaded appscalculator, calendar, camera app, clock, contacts
- webpage elementsheader, footer, nav bar, navigation bar, menu
- computer skillstyping, keyboarding, copy paste, clicking, scrolling
- blind serviceswhite cane, Louis Braille, guide dog, guide dogs, braille alphabet
- edtecheducational software, online classes, Moodle, STEM, learning platforms
- EdTech toolssmartboards, tablets, laptops, online quizzes, LMS
accessibility toolsbarriers
Things blocking access
obstacles · impediments · obstructions · physical barriers · hurdles