Windows 10 Accessibility Features
Windows 10 brings meaningful innovation to all people, whether you have a disability, a personal preference, or a unique work style. With a robust set of built-in and third-party accessibility features, Windows 10 lets you choose how to interact with your screen, express ideas, and get work done. Link to Windows 10 Accessibility Features Website. Link to Vision Supports |
Chromebook Accessibility Features
You can make your Chromebook easier to use by turning on accessibility features that work best for your needs.
How to turn on Live Captions in the Chrome Browser -
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Apple Accessibility
Built‑in features that work the way you do. Make them yours, and make something wonderful. This website walks you through the many built-in features that provide accessibility across many tasks. Link to Apple's Accessibility Website. |
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Switch Access -
The YouTube video on the left provides a great overview of what a switch is and how it works. For more information refer to their resources on their YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cly3vDZYqs Examples of companies to purchase out of pocket these switches: RJ Cooper - https://store.rjcooper.com/ Adaptive Tech Solutions - https://www.adaptivetechsolutions.com/ Enabling Devices - https://enablingdevices.com/ Enable Mart - https://www.enablemart.com/ Ablenet - https://www.ablenetinc.com/ |
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Switch Interface
Switch interfaces are an access aid used to connect a special needs switch or similar device to a computer. In many cases, a standard switch 3.5mm jack cannot plug directly into a computer. The switch interface allows the user to plug their wired single or multi-switch into the switch interface and then the switch interface into a computer USB port. These computer aids interface with both Windows or Mac platforms without any software. Many switch interfaces allow multiple switches to be plugged in at once and are perfect for the educational setting. eSpecialNeeds - https://www.especialneeds.com/shop/assistive-technology/switches/switch-interfaces.html Ablenet - https://www.ablenetinc.com/computer-and-tablet-access/switch-interface/ Enabling Devices - https://enablingdevices.com/shop/?fwp_product_categories_search=switch%20interface |
Modularhose Assistive Technology
Modularhose provides various solutions for mounting tablets, devices and switches. Link to Modularhose Assistive Technology Website |
SENict Teaching Activities
Their free activities have been carefully designed to help young people make progress with their access skills using assistive technology such as switches, touch devices, pointing devices and eye gaze systems. Use the topics folders on the website to select and download all of their free accessible activities to use on your PC computer. Download activities are for PC computers running the Windows operating system. They are not compatible with the MAC or mobile devices. Once downloaded, you can simply copy the activities to a folder on your computer. Link to SENict Website |
Tar Heel Gameplay Welcome to Tar Heel Gameplay, a collection of free, easy-to-play, and accessible games. Each game is speech enabled and may be accessed using multiple interfaces, including touch screens and 1 to 3 switches. You may create your own games using videos from the huge collection at YouTube. Note the little well icon in the upper left corner of the page; clicking it will allow you to access the main menu. Tar Heel Gameplay is being developed and tested in the Google Chrome browser. It may work in other modern browsers but save yourself some confusion and try it with Chrome. TarHeel Gameplay Link Check out TarHell Reader their accessible book library and creation tool. TarHeel Reader Link |
Experiments with Google - Creatability
What is Creatability? Creatability is a set of experiments made in collaboration with creators and allies in the accessibility community. They explore how creative tools – drawing, music, and more – can be made more accessible using web and AI technology. They’re just a start. We’re sharing open-source code and tutorials for others to make their own projects. Link to the Creatability website. |
Priory Woods SchoolSwitch / Touch Screen VideosSwitch videos are animations or slideshows set to music, which can be controlled by a range of common assistive access devices. They are designed to help children understand and generalise cause and effect (the action / reaction bond), one of the foundation stones for early learning. The videos can be played online or downloaded for use on a PC or Macintosh computer. Link to Priory Woods School Website switch and touch screen videos. |