It’s important to us that our web content is accessible to the widest audience possible. Here at Monash, we use Google accessibility products, which offer a large range of accessibility features to make sure content is available to a diverse group of users.

We’ve listed below some key accessibility tools for you to use.

For web content creators, check out Get started with Accessibility Scanner.

Get started with browsers and operating systems

• Android accessibility overview
  Offers hearing aid compatibility, built-in screen reader and a range of other helpful tools for any kind of disability. Users can also install and enable Brailleback.
• Use TalkBack to browse the web with Chrome
  Supports screen readers and magnifiers which offer low vision full-page zoom, high contrast colour and extensions.
• Accessibility in Google Search
  Using screen readers and “Ok Google” voice search and actions, you can search and navigate the web, open apps, get directions and more – all hands-free.

Stay organised and get connected

• Gmail standard view help
  Equipped with screen readers, keyboard shortcuts, mobile device accessibility, buttons as text instead of icons and much more.
• Use the Google Contacts with a screen reader
  Comes with a preview screen reader and keyboard shortcuts which allow you to view and edit your contacts easily.
• Use Google Groups with a screen reader
  Includes screen readers and keyboard shortcuts that will help you create and manage email lists efficiently.
• Use a screen reader with Google Calendar
  Includes screen readers and keyboard shortcuts which are available for Android, iPhone and iPad users.

Useful tools to share and collaborate

• Screen readers that work with Google Drive
  You can store files and folders with the aid of screen readers, captions, keyboard shortcuts across mobile devices for Android and iOS users.
• Edit documents with a screen reader
  In addition to all the basic accessibility features, Docs provides voice typing and allows you to use a Braille display to read and enter text.
• Edit spreadsheets with a screen reader
  Create, edit and share spreadsheets using screen readers, keyboard shortcuts across mobile devices for Android and iOS users.
• Edit presentations with a screen reader
  Create, edit and share presentations across mobile devices using screen readers and keyboard shortcuts. You can also use a Braille display to read and enter text.
• Edit forms with a screen reader
  Create, edit and share information using screen readers and keyboard shortcuts.
• Use Google Sites with a screen reader
  Create and share websites using the help of screen readers and keyboard shortcuts.

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