Computer Access: Simple Tips to Latest AT Access

Presenter Sandy Hanebrink, OTR/L

Institute Designed for Educating All Students Epworth by the Sea, St Simons Island June 5, 2012 Built in Computer Access Options

Microsoft Accessibility http://www.microsoft.com/enable/

Magnifier now includes a lens mode and full- screen mode.

On-Screen Keyboard can be resized to make it easier to see and includes text prediction.

Windows 7 also gives you more ways to interact with your PC by taking advantage of new strides in speech recognition and touch technology.

Built in Computer Access Options Center

The Ease of Access Center provides a convenient, centralized place to locate accessibility settings and programs to make your computer easier to use. The Ease of Access Center can be found in the by selecting Windows logo key+U and also when logging into Windows.

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Feature Description Ease of Access Provides a centralized location in the Control Panel where you can Center adjust accessibility settings and programs. You can also get recommendations for settings to make your PC easier to see, hear, and use.

Magnifier Magnifies the screen or a portion of the screen to make text, images, and objects easier to see.

On-Screen Keyboard A visual, on-screen keyboard with all the standard keys that you can use instead of a physical keyboard. On-Screen Keyboard also lets you type and enter data with a mouse or other .

Narrator Reads aloud on-screen text and describes some events (such as error messages appearing) that happen while you're using the computer. Built in Computer Access Options

Speech Recognition Enables you to interact with your computer using only your voice while maintaining, or even increasing, your productivity.

Change text size Lets you make text and objects larger and easier to see without losing graphics quality.

Personalization You can add a personal touch to your computer by changing the computer's theme, color, sounds, desktop background, screen saver, font size, and user account picture. You can also select specific gadgets for your desktop.

Touch If you've got a touch-screen monitor, you can just touch your computer screen for a more direct and natural way to work. Use your fingers to scroll, resize windows, play media, and pan and zoom.

Keyboard shortcuts Keyboard combinations of two or more keys that, when pressed, can be used to perform a task that would typically require a mouse or other pointing device. Keyboard shortcuts can make it easier to interact with your computer, saving you time and effort. Built in Computer Access Options

Sticky Keys Instead of having to press three keys at once (such as when you must press the CTRL, ALT, and DELETE keys simultaneously to log on to Windows), you can press one key at a time when is turned on.

Mouse Keys Instead of using the mouse, you can use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad to move the pointer.

Filter Keys Ignore keystrokes that occur in rapid succession and keystrokes that are held down for several seconds unintentionally.

Visual Notifications Replace system sounds with visual cues, such as a flash on the screen, so system alerts are announced with visual notifications instead of sounds.

Captions Get information via animations and video that some programs use to indicate that activity is happening on your computer. Built in Computer Access Options

Internet Explorer 9--Features

Zoom in on a webpage Built in Computer Access Options Internet Explorer 9—Features continued

Change the font size, formatting, and screen colors Built in Computer Access Options

Internet Explorer 9--Features

Move around the Web quickly using the keyboard Use the keyboard to surf the web You can quickly move around the Web by using one key and one key combination: TAB or SHIFT+TAB. Internet Explorer 9 keyboard shortcuts.

Select text and move around a webpage with a keyboard You can use the keyboard keys Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, the arrow keys, and TAB to navigate through the buttons, content, and text entry fields on most webpages. This feature is called Caret Browsing.

Customize Internet Explorer 9 to work with a screen reader or voice recognition software Built in Computer Access Options

Internet Explorer 9--Features

Use accelerators to perform common tasks You can select text on a webpage and use add-ons called Accelerators to perform many common tasks, such as mapping a street address or translating text into a different language. You can also choose the web services or websites that Accelerators use to handle different types of tasks.

Pin a website to your taskbar For quick access, you can pin a frequently visited website to the taskbar on the Windows 7 desktop, just like you would a program. Built in Computer Access Options

Microsoft Office 10--Features

Creating accessible documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with Microsoft Office 2010

Create accessible Office files so individuals with disabilities can read and use your files. Learn how to create accessible Word documents by adding alternative text to images and objects, organizing content to be easily read by screen readers, including captions for audio and video files, and more. Also, learn about creating accessible Excel files including alternative text for images and objects and how to specify table headers. Built in Computer Access Options Microsoft Office 10--Features Check documents for accessibility With the click of a button in Word 2010, Excel 2010, and PowerPoint 2010 you can scan a document, spreadsheet, or presentation to identify areas that may be problematic for users with disabilities to view or use. Built in Computer Access Options Microsoft Office 10--Features

Create talking books in Word Built in Computer Access Options Microsoft Office 10--Features Add closed captions to videos in PowerPoint presentations Built in Computer Access Options Microsoft Office 10--Features

Use the keyboard to create a SmartArt graphic

People with some mobility and dexterity impairments can still conveniently create a SmartArt graphic (a visual representation of information) using the keyboard rather than the mouse. Built in Computer Access Options Microsoft Office 10--Features Describe shapes, pictures, tables, and graphics for people who cannot see them Built in Computer Access Options Microsoft Office 10--Features Make web browsing accessible to all SharePoint Designer 2010 includes a built-in compatibility checker for common accessibility standards to help make sure websites are easy to use for everyone. "More Accessible Mode" in SharePoint Services provides greater accessibility for custom controls.

Create PDFs accessible by people with vision impairments Tagged PDF files make it easier for screen readers and other assistive technologies to determine a logical reading order and navigation for the file, as well as allowing for content reflow when using large type displays, personal digital assistants (PDA) and mobile phones. Built in Computer Access Options Microsoft Office 10--Features Make Microsoft Office easier to see, hear, and use Get quick access to frequently used commands

In Backstage view-- What and where is the backstage view? Built in Computer Access Options Microsoft Office 10--Features

Use the keyboard to quickly move around the ribbon

Zoom in or out of a document, presentation, or worksheet for better visibility on screen

Get the big picture with Full Screen Reading view Built in Computer Access Options Microsoft Office 10--Features Automatically correct spelling mistakes

Command your computer by voice

Hear written text read aloud

Hear foreign text read aloud with Mini Translator Built in Computer Access Options Reference: http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/default.aspx

Windows 7 Windows Phone 7 Windows Phone 6.5 Windows XP Keyboards and Mice SharePoint Foundation 2010 Internet Explorer 9 SharePoint 3.0 Internet Explorer 8 HealthVault Internet Explorer 7 Assistive Technology MSN for Windows Office 2010 Product Documentation Office 365 in Accessible Formats Office Web apps Keyboard Shortcuts Office 2007 Compare Accessibility Office 2003 Features in Windows Office XP Accessibility Developer Lync 2010 (formerly Office Communicator) Center Accessibility and Kinect Accessibility in SharePoint 2010 Resources

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Resources

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•Tools for Life http://www.gatfl.org/

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Contact Information

Sandy Hanebrink, OTR/L SC Branch Director

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