Accessibility - Part 2
| Default computer settings don't suit everyone. For example, the size of the text or icons might be too small. The My Computer My Way website provides information and activities which explore how you can alter your computer in order to meet your own needs. An activity is available which allows you to change the size of the text you are seeing on the screen and if you decide that you preferred it larger or smaller than the default size, it then provides you with the information to enable you to change the settings on your own computer. On this site you can also learn how to change your keyboard and mouse settings in order to make them easier to use and find out about the tools that are built into your computer to help you to read text, including getting your computer to talk to you. |  |
Select the link below to access the AbilityNet's My Computer My Way website. The website will open in a new window. Try some of the tools on the site and consider how they might benefit you or your learners.
The resource is online. The zoom and text size can be adjusted using the Internet browser. The website provides information to make websites more accessible.
This site is a starting point for anyone who wishes to adapt the computer. More information about making a computer more accessible can be found on the AbilityNet website (http://www.abilitynet.org.uk).
LearnApps is free software that learners can use straightaway to support their learning. For more information, including a full list of the software that is available to download, visit the RSC Scotland N&E EduApps website.
