Computer Accessibility for the Visually Impaired:

Last Updated February 8th, 2026. Included in this website page are the following sections. Computer Accessibility for the Visually Impaired. Sunny Pointer. Computer Screen Magnification Software. Computer Screen Readers. My Recommendations for Computer Accessibility for the Visually Impaired. Getting Started with Computer Accessibility Suggested Steps. Windows 11 Computer Accessibility Features. Mac Computer Accessibility Features. Computer Accessibility for the Visually Impaired Resources. Internet Accessibility for the Visually Impaired. Computer Software for the Visually Impaired. End of list.

Computer Accessibility for the Visually Impaired:

  • Accessibility features that make it easier to see details on the screen.

  • Internet browser accessibility features and extensions.

  • Voice commands.

  • Voice typing.

  • Large print, tactile, and braille keyboard adaptations.

  • Large print and braille external keyboards.

  • Trackball mice.

  • Magnification software.

  • Screen reader software.

Sunny Pointer Mouse Pointer Locator Computer Software:

Sunny Pointer is a free-to-download computer software available for Windows, Mac, and Linux to help people find their mouse pointer. Sunny Pointer can be helpful to those with peripheral (also known as side) vision loss. A network of lines is displayed on the screen to indicate the position of the pointer.

Sunny Pointer website link.

Setting up Sunny Pointer:

Open the Sunny Pointer installer and follow the steps provided. Open the Sunny Pointer Menu which can be accessed in the System Tray in the bottom right corner of the screen.

In automatic mode, Sunny Pointer is activated whenever the mouse pointer is moved. In manual mode, a custom keyboard command, such as Alt + S is used to turn on Sunny Pointer. The key or keys can be held down for as long as needed to follow a line to the mouse pointer.

Customizing Sunny Pointer:

  • The number setting is for how many lines are on the screen from 1 to 256.

  • The thickness setting is for how thick the lines are on the screen from 1 to 24.

  • The transparency setting is for how visible the lines are on the screen.

  • The inner radius setting is for how big the center focus is on the screen from 1 to 20.

  • The length setting is for how long the lines are on the screen from 21 to 100.

Computer Screen Magnification Software:

  • The computer screen magnification software that is available is only for Windows and are not free.

  • ZoomText.

  • Fusion which is a screen magnifier and screen reader.

  • SuperNova Magnifier.

  • SuperNova Magnifier with Speech.

  • SuperNova Magnifier & Screen Reader.

Computer Screen Readers:

  • For Windows users there are free and paid options available. For free options there’s Narrator Screen Reader and Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA).

  • Paid screen readers include JAWS, Fusion which is a screen reader with magnification, SuperNova Magnifier & Screen Reader, and Dolphin ScreenReader.

  • For Mac users there’s VoiceOver Screen Reader.

  • For Chromebook users there’s ChromeVox Screen Reader.

My Recommendations for Computer Accessibility for the Visually Impaired:

  • Consider adapting the current keyboard before purchasing a new keyboard.

  • Use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as the default internet browser.

  • Try the default free accessibility features found in settings before considering the paid computer accessibility software.

  • Before purchasing any paid computer accessibility software, try the software first using free versions if they are available. ZoomText and JAWS offer free 40 minute versions.

  • My recommendation for a screen magnification software is ZoomText.

  • My recommendation for a Windows screen reader is Non-Visual Desktop Access.

Getting Started with Computer Accessibility Suggested Steps:

  • Using the keyboard.

  • Exploring the settings.

  • Making the desktop icons bigger.

  • Changing the desktop background to a solid color.

  • Using the Windows or Apple menu.

  • Customizing the internet browser.

  • Exploring screen magnification options.

  • Exploring screen reader options.

Windows 11 Computer Accessibility Features:

  • Screen brightness.

  • Display zoom.

  • The desktop background and lockscreen background changed to a solid color for high contrast.

  • Large size desktop icons.

  • Dark Mode.

  • Increased text size.

  • Increased mouse size and color of the mouse.

  • Increased text cursor size and color of the cursor.

  • On-screen magnifier. 

  • Voice commands.

  • Voice typing.

  • Narrator Screen Reader.

Mac Computer Accessibility Features:

MacOS includes accessibility features that make it easier to see what’s on the screen and speak what’s on the screen. To adjust the accessibility features on a Mac, go to Apple Menu, then System Settings, and then Accessibility. The accessibility features available include Display Features, Zoom Features, Spoken Content Features, Descriptions, VoiceOver Screen Reader for Mac.

Adaptive Keyboards for Macs from Maxiaids:

Internet Accessibility for the Visually Impaired:

Visually impaired people can browse the internet using their computer’s accessibility features, accessibility software, the internet browser’s accessibility features, extensions for the internet browser, and the specific accessibility features provided by the website or application.

A website may have an accessibility button such as a circle with a person symbol in the middle. This button opens up a menu to select between different accessibility features available for that website such as adjustable text size and high contrast color themes. An example of this is the Maxiaids website link.

A website may also have an accessibility button for one or a few features such as text size. An example of this is the Carroll Center for the Blind website link.

A visually impaired user may experience difficulties with finding the accessibility button if it is not featured in an easy-to-find location unlike the American Council of the Blind website link which has an easy-to-find accessibility menu.

Finding accessibility features in an application such as Gmail can involve navigating to common buttons such as settings represented by a gear symbol or a more button represented by three dots or lines in a row.