1. Jane Vincent, A.M.L.S.
Assistive Technology Lead, U-M
jbvincen@umich.edu
November 8, 2012

2.  Computer access
◦ Focus of today’s presentation
 Magnifiers
 Audio/braille/large print products for:
◦ Health care
◦ Cooking
◦ Labeling
◦ Working
◦ Etc.
 Many products listed at abledata.com

3.  Monitor
◦ Low-vision users: May be difficult to read
 Contrast
 Movement
 Size
◦ Blind users: Cannot use
 Mouse
◦ Low-vision users: May not be able to see standard
pointer/cursor
◦ Blind users: Cannot use

4.  Provide solutions to barriers
◦ Modification of standard setup
◦ Alternatives to standard setup

5.  At U-M, AT is administered through the Knox
Center, 1128 Shapiro, (734) 936-3794
(message), jbvincen@umich.edu
 Knox Center services are available to
members of the U-M community (anyone with
a U-M login)
◦ Center open the same hours as the Shapiro Library
◦ Evaluations available by appointment

6.  Speak information from the screen
◦ Visible information
◦ Background information (e.g., descriptions of
graphics)
◦ Summative information (e.g., how many links are on
a page)
 Use keyboard shortcuts to substitute for a
mouse
◦ From system or from screen reader
 May interface with refreshable braille

7.  JAWS
◦ Available from any Sites Windows computer
 VoiceOver
◦ Built into the Macintosh and iOS operating systems
 ChromeVox
◦ Downloadable screen reader that only works with
Google’s Chrome browser

8.  Braille printer
 Reading Edge scanner
 Standard scanners
◦ The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities
(SSD) performs high-volume scanning for registered
students

9.  Pointer/cursor enlargement or tracking aids
 Magnification
 Color modification
 Redundant audio output

10.  System or program settings
◦ Windows tutorial
◦ Mac tutorial
 Browser settings
◦ Firefox 10
◦ IE 8
◦ Safari 5
◦ Chrome 22
 MAGic
◦ Available from any Sites Windows computer

11.  Closed circuit televisions (CCTVs)

12.  Ann Arbor District Library, Downtown Branch
◦ Assistive Technology Lab, 2nd floor, (888) 460-0680
◦ Lab has scanning software, CCTV, large-print Intellikeys
keyboard, refreshable braille display
◦ Free drop-in trainings are available at the lab:
 Tuesdays 2:00 pm-6:00 pm
 Wednesdays 9:30 am-12:30 pm
 Thursdays 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
◦ JAWS is also available on computers at all AADL branches
 Center for Independent Living
◦ Glen Ashlock, (734) 971-0277

13.  Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure (GPII)
◦ Users sign up once for the software solution they
need
◦ That solution is then available from any Internet- or
intranet-connected device, automatically
configured to their preferences and the device they
are using
◦ Many solutions will be free or low cost
◦ Products will be updated automatically

14.  Design that works with AT
◦ Compliance with the Web Content Accessibility
Guidelines (WCAG), backed up with user testing
 Design that is broadly usable by default
◦ Reasonably large font sizes (at least 12 pt.)
◦ Good color contrast
◦ Judicious use of formatting (boldface, italics)
◦ Use of plain fonts

15.  Web Accessibility at the U-M
 WebAIM
 AChecker

16.  Jane Vincent
U-M Assistive Technology Lead
jbvincen@umich.edu
734-936-3794