Accessibility

If you have trouble seeing web pages, the US Social Security Administration offers these tips(link is external) for optimizing your computer and browser to improve your online experience.

• Use the keyboard to navigate screens(link is external)
• Increase text size(link is external)
• Magnify your screen(link is external)
• Change background and text colors(link is external)
• Make your mouse pointer more visible(link is external) (Windows only)
• I find a keyboard or mouse hard to use

  If you find a keyboard or mouse difficult to use, speech recognition software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking(link is external) may help you navigate web pages and online services. This software allows the user to move focus around a web page or application screen through voice controls.

  I am deaf or hard of hearing

  If you are deaf or hard of hearing, there are several accessibility features available to you.

  Transcripts

  A text transcript is a text equivalent of audio information that includes spoken words and non-spoken sounds such as sound effects.

  Captioning

  A caption is transcript for the audio track of a video presentation that is synchronized with the video and audio tracks. Captions are generally rendered visually by being superimposed over the video, which benefits people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing, and anyone who cannot hear the audio (e.g., when in a crowded room). Learn how to turn captioning on and off in YouTube.(link is external)

  Volume controls

  Your computer, tablet, or mobile device has volume control features. Each video and audio service has its own additional volume controls. Try adjusting both your device’s volume controls and your media players’ volume controls to optimize your listening experience.