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= Use Accessibility Tools and Software =


Accessibility tools can help with reading text aloud, converting speech to text, and more. This guide covers key accessibility features across popular platforms, as well as useful library resources and tools for academic support.
Accessibility tools can help with reading text aloud, converting speech to text, and more. This guide covers key accessibility features across popular platforms, as well as useful library resources and tools for academic support.
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=== Chromebook ===
=== Chromebook ===
Chromebooks have a '''''Dictation''''' tool for converting speech to text. To use this feature, see [https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/12001244?hl=en Google’s Chromebook support page].
Chromebooks have a '''''Dictation''''' tool for converting speech to text. To use this feature, see [https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/12001244?hl=en Google’s Chromebook support page].
== 👀 Screen Magnification ==
Most operating systems and mobile platforms have a built-in screen magnification tool. This makes it easier to zoom in on content without having to zoom in and out of resources manually (i.e. ''websites''). This is particularly helpful to zoom in on buttons, menu items and more within the operating system.
=== macOS ===
Apple has a built-in accessibility tool called '''''Zoom'''''. There are full screen and picture-in-picture options (amongst others). To learn more about this, refer to [https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/zoom-in-on-whats-onscreen-mchl779716b8/mac Apple’s support article here for macOS Accessibility Zoom.]
=== iPad ===
Apple has a built-in accessibility tool called '''''Zoom'''''. There are full screen and picture-in-picture options (amongst others). To learn more about this, refer to [https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/zoom-in-ipad9a245e3e/ipados Apple’s support article here for iPadOS Accessibility Zoom.]
=== Windows ===
Windows has a built-in accessibility tool called '''''Magnifier'''''. To learn more about this, refer to [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-magnifier-to-make-things-on-the-screen-easier-to-see-414948ba-8b1c-d3bd-8615-0e5e32204198#:~:text=Press%20the%20Windows%20logo%20key%20%2B%20Ctrl%20%2B%20M%20to%20open%20the,adjust%20the%20zoom%20level%20accordingly. Microsoft’s support article here for Magnifier.]
=== Chromebook ===
ChromeOS has a built-in accessibility tool called '''''Full screen magnifier'''''. To learn more about this, refer to [https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/6320705? Google’s support article here for Full screen magnifier.]
== 🖱️ Voice Control & Navigation ==
Most operating systems and platforms have built-in voice control and navigation options for accessibility. These features help navigate computers/mobile devices using one's voice (i.e. ''clicking on buttons, navigating through menus, etc.'').
=== macOS ===
Apple has built-in voice control for macOS called '''''Voice Control'''''. To learn more about this, refer to [https://support.apple.com/en-us/102225 Apple’s support article here for Voice Control on macOS]
=== iPadOS ===
Apple has built-in voice control for iOS and iPadOS called '''''Voice Control'''''. To learn more about this, refer to [https://support.apple.com/en-us/111778 Apple’s support article here for Voice Control on iOS/iPadOS]
=== Windows ===
Microsoft has built-in voice control for Windows 11 called '''''Voice Access'''''. To learn more about this, refer to [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/get-started-with-voice-access-bd2aa2dc-46c2-486c-93ae-3d75f7d053a4 Microsoft’s support article for Voice Access on Windows 11]


== 🛠️ Read & Write Extension (Chrome) ==
== 🛠️ Read & Write Extension (Chrome) ==
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* [[Access Padlet|Padlet Resources]] – Use Padlet for organizing and sharing ideas visually.
* [[Access Padlet|Padlet Resources]] – Use Padlet for organizing and sharing ideas visually.
* [[Access Canva]] – Create presentations, posters, and other visual content.
* [[Access Canva]] – Create presentations, posters, and other visual content.
* [[Access NoodleTools]]– An excellent resource for managing citations and creating notecards for research projects.
* [[Access NoodleTools]] – An excellent resource for managing citations and creating notecards for research projects.


== 💡 Additional Support ==
== 💡 Additional Support ==
For further assistance with accessibility tools or library resources, reach out to the IT department or the library staff. They can provide personalized guidance on using these tools effectively for your educational needs.
For help with accessibility tools or library resources, reach out to the Tech department or the Library. They can provide tips and tricks on using these tools effectively for your work at Riverdale!
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