Need to make the web easier to use?
Some people with disabilities may find it hard to use the Internet. If so, it’s easy to change the settings on your computer, smartphone, tablet or browser to make the Internet easier to read and navigate.
If you use Microsoft Windows . . .
- Go to the Start menu, select “Computer” and then choose “Properties.” This will tell you which version of Windows you have on your computer.
- Choose the link below that matches your version of Windows:
Windows 8 <https://www.disability.gov/accessibility-options/?warn_link=f544d97e73a7bc4e41d0cf6651f762d3>
Windows 7 <https://www.disability.gov/accessibility-options/?warn_link=ec313253115d55b9d14a13475eb80f4d>
Windows Vista <https://www.disability.gov/accessibility-options/?warn_link=113ce236c7b89a543cb9e5437e4cf6ab>
If you use Apple Mac OS X. . .
Select the link below that matches the issue you are having with the Internet:
For people with vision impairments <https://www.disability.gov/accessibility-options/?warn_link=2a27c162623f12eb79c4d694c69c31a9>
For people with hearing impairments <https://www.disability.gov/accessibility-options/?warn_link=39ec097ea27a41a2081d20bc9783878c>
For people with physical disabilities or motor skills impairments <https://www.disability.gov/accessibility-options/?warn_link=6dfefe8867d94239d5c6a7d2b4d027be>
For people with learning disabilities <https://www.disability.gov/accessibility-options/?warn_link=b7a457f47c00c29542e0c4dbeb15a106>
If you use Mac OS 8 or 9, select this link:
www.bbc.co.uk/accessibility/archive/mac/seeing/text/os/text_os9.shtml <https://www.disability.gov/accessibility-options/?warn_link=31c5a64df246a73bfa6fa24dbfb982dc>
If you want to change the settings on your mobile device. . .
Select the link below to learn about “built-in” accessibility options available on your mobile device or tablet:
IOS Devices: iPhone/iPads <https://www.disability.gov/accessibility-options/?warn_link=5ac819843e4083bb71197345f6f73be8>
Android Devices <https://www.disability.gov/accessibility-options/?warn_link=a36ca6a744e2ecd0e7878cec498b7ace>
BlackBerry Devices <https://www.disability.gov/accessibility-options/?warn_link=74094b534f3d8528e20818c55ef8e82f>
Windows Devices <https://www.disability.gov/accessibility-options/?warn_link=ebf8ca5234569d33856274fb77a84ecc>
If you want to change the settings on your browser . . .
Select the link below to learn about changes you can make to your browser:
Internet Explorer <https://www.disability.gov/accessibility-options/?warn_link=d7f6015bc3980bcce4c6bd0ad84a89e1> (IE)
Mozilla Firefox <https://www.disability.gov/accessibility-options/?warn_link=d6ffd03a73f27dcaa4920f941673fe8e>
Google Chrome <https://www.disability.gov/accessibility-options/?warn_link=1f0b3787a22475d3474085c16fec81b9> (read the section titled, “Chrome Browser.”)
Safari <https://www.disability.gov/accessibility-options/?warn_link=f66bfd21dbb0ddd98cedb5c7bbc6f795>