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Getting Started JAWS was created by Freedom Scientific, a corporation that manufactures assistive technology. JAWS is a screen reader that is used by visually impaired users to hear...
Article Id: 15259
Category: Accessibility Software

Microsoft Word To make Word documents more accessible, use the program's built in Header tags to allow for quick and easy navigation to each section of a document. Be sure to label and add ALT text captions for any images and charts in your document. Microsoft PowerPoint To make...
Article Id: 15307
Category: Accessibility Software

General Information Window-Eyes is a discontinued screen reader that provides read-aloud technology and braille displays for visually-impaired users. Although it...
Article Id: 15261
Category: Accessibility Software

Adobe Read Out Loud Function Adobe Reader includes a feature that will read the PDF file out loud using the digitized speech that is present in the OS (Operating System). This article will show the user how to activate and utilize the read out loud feature in Adobe Reader. 1. Click View and move the pointer down...
Article Id: 18649
Category: Accessibility Software

General Information C-Print is a "speech-to-text" program developed for the hearing...
Article Id: 15330
Category: Accessibility Software

General Information Read&Write for PC or Mac is a customizable easy-to-use toolbar that easily integrates mainstream applications letting individuals access reading, writing, studying, and research support from within...
Article Id: 16911
Category: Accessibility Software

Assign Text Equivalents Text equivalents must be provided for any graphics in Flash Professional CS5. For example, names for icons and text equivalents for animations. Text within a movie is exposed by default when using Adobe Flash Player 10 because it takes advantage of Microsoft Active Accessibility. In graphic...
Article Id: 15272
Category: Best Practices & Compliance

Converting PDFs from Microsoft Office Software Adobe Acrobat software has an application that works with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that allows you to make PDF documents accessible. This creates a "tagged" document that is accessible to assistive technology. Tags in a PDF allow you to control the...
Article Id: 15311
Category: Best Practices & Compliance

ANGEL HTML editor Captions should be included in every file uploaded in ANGEL. These captions should describe all of the content in detail. These files include any images or charts in Word or PowerPoint, audio files, video files, and PDF files. ANGEL can also be used to write quizzes. For accessibility purposes,...
Article Id: 15285
Category: Best Practices & Compliance

HTML Tips Screen readers will typically read abbreviations as full words. For example, "LSU ITS Department" might be read as "sue it's department." This issue can be avoided by: Use of periods between letters. (ex. L.S.U.) Putting spaces...
Article Id: 15287
Category: Best Practices & Compliance