Vision Impairment

Assistive Technology available at the Library – Learn about accessibility options available at the Library and with eBooks, eAudiobooks, research databases and physical materials.

Features in Windows 10

• Windows Magnifier to magnify the screen in any program:
  • To launch Windows Magnifier: Windows Logo Key + Plus Sign (+)
  • To Increase the Zoom/Magnification: Windows Logo Key + Plus Sign (+)
  • To Decrease the Zoom/Magnification: Windows Logo Key + Minus Sign (-)
  • To turn off Windows Magnifier: Windows Logo Key + ESC
• High Contrast – to turn on, use the left side of the keyboard and press Shift + Alt + Fn + Print Screen. Use the same keys to turn it off
• Windows Narrator to read text on the screen in any program:
  • To launch Windows Narrator: Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + Enter
  • Move to the next item: Caps Lock + Right Arrow
  • Move to the previous item: Caps Lock + Left Arrow
  • To view all shortcut keys: Caps Lock +F1
  • To exit Windows Narrator: Caps Lock + ESC

Features to use in Chrome Browser

• Low Vision Support in Chrome
• High Contrast extension

Language Access

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Google Translate

Use Google Translate on an entire webpage

• To launch Google Translate extension: Right-click on the mouse and select "Translate to ..." from the pop-up menu. Then select the preferred language and select Done.

Mobility Aids

Dexterity and mobility features in Windows 10

• On-Screen Keyboard to use a visual keyboard that can be selected using the mouse or a single key.
  • To launch the On-Screen Keyboard: Select Start, then Settings > Ease of Access > Keyboard. Then switch the On-Screen Keyboard toggle to the on position.
• Mouse Keys to use the numeric keypad to move the mouse pointer.
  • To launch Mouse Keys: Select Start, then Settings > Ease of Access > Mouse. Then switch the Mouse Keys toggle to the on position.